Rise in money given to charity: survey

The reported upturn in the economy may have led to a rise in the amount of donations to charities by individuals and businesses.

The increases across the board for all charities are revealed in a survey, just released. The 2014 Fundraising Ireland survey found charities saw increases in Christmas donations in 2014 compared to 2013.

Income from the public was up 10% on average on the previous year and a 12% recorded rise in corporate donations.