We aren't such a selfish lot , after all

More than half of people have both volunteered and given to charity in the last 12 months.

Contrary to what many may think, are willing to help out, and nearly 60% have done so by formally volunteering in the past year , 39% had done so at least monthly , 69% had volunteered in the last five years.

81% of those questioned had donated to charity in the last four weeks. The average total amount donated in the last four weeks was £25 per adult .