Women and young people have developed an increased interest in donating to charities to combat global poverty, a survey suggests.
Charity Oxfam asked 2,000 people whether the Make Poverty History campaign and disasters such as the tsunami had boosted their willingness.
More than 25% of women and 40% of young people said they were more likely to support a charity this year.
It was the first time the charity had questioned people on their views.
There had been fears of charity fatigue when a massive earthquake struck in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, killing more than 75,000 people and making thousands homeless in October.
Female support
Respondents to Oxfam were asked if they were more likely to support charities because of Make Poverty History and the tsunami appeal.
Across the UK, it found that more women than men already supported charities.
About 26% of women donated to charity on a monthly basis, compared with 22% of men.
And 55% of women donated on an ad hoc basis compared with 47% of men.
Youth appeal
Among people aged 18 to 29, about 40% were inspired to donate or volunteer during 2005, compared with 24% of the population as a whole.
Oxfam published the study as it aims to encourage a million people to do more to alleviate poverty.
"2005 showed what can be achieved when we act together against poverty and suffering, and this research shows just how much determination there is to keep on going," said Adrian Lovett, Campaigns Director at Oxfam.
Regionally, Scots were more likely to give to charity than the rest of the UK - where only a quarter were.
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