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Charities praise will gifts despite cost of living

Charities praise will gifts despite cost of living

Summary

Charity leaders in Jersey say leaving money or gifts in wills helps their organizations a lot, even if the amounts are small. While some people face money problems due to rising living costs, many still choose to give, and these donations support important services.

Key Facts

  • Many people in Jersey choose to give money or gifts in their wills to charities.
  • The cost of living rising may make it harder for some to donate.
  • About 89% of people surveyed had donated money in the past year.
  • Younger people and those with less money donate less often, partly due to affordability.
  • Small donations left in wills can still make a big impact for charities.
  • Besides money, charities value time, skills, and support from volunteers.
  • Some charities received land and money through legacy gifts, which helped fund their work.
  • It is easy to leave a legacy gift, and no gift is too small to help.
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