More and more people are now likely to support charitable causes following the pandemic, with many more likely to include gifts in their Will.
People have also become more open to talking about their own mortality and planning for the future, compared with before the COVID-19 crisis.
According to a survey carried out on behalf of Remember A Charity, 21 per cent of people say they are now more likely to support charitable causes in their lifetime with 12 per cent more likely to include a gift in their Will.
The survey questioned more than 2,000 adults and found that writing or updating a Will is higher on their agenda.
A significant number, 27 per cent, now say they are more likely to discuss funeral plans with their families, which climbs to a third among the over-55s.
This is higher among women (29 per cent) than men (24 per cent). One in five (21 per cent) say that they see death as less of a taboo topic and are more open to talking about it generally.
Lucinda Frostick, Director at Remember A Charity, said: “People’s attitudes have changed since COVID and, despite the challenges of the economic environment, it seems that the nation is even more driven to make a positive impact on the world we leave behind.
“It’s great to see a growing appetite for legacy giving, particularly when it’s become such a vital income stream for so many charities. What’s more, with people becoming more comfortable discussing their final wishes and planning for the future, this knowledge makes it even easier for charities, solicitors and Will-writers to start those crucial legacy-giving conversations.”
The full UK data was collected between 26-30 January this year by Research Without Barriers who surveyed 2,004 adults of all ages across the general population.
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