(ANSA) - Rome, June 5 - A growing number of Italians are
opting to leave gifts to charity in their wills, a group of
not-for-profit organisations said Thursday.
The number of charitable bequests has risen by 10-15% in
the last ten years according to a study conducted by Charitable
Will Network in conjunction with a group of notaries.
Women account for over 60% of donors, the study continued.
Half of bequests are for less than 20,000 euros, while in
8.5% of cases they are in excess of 100,000 euros.
"In the vast majority of cases Italians choose to make
their contribution by bequesting small sums," said Charitable
Will spokesman Rossano Bartoli.
"It's a simple gesture, an act of love that anyone can make
and that does not infringe on the rights of loved ones," he
continued.
"Even the smallest bequests make the difference to
organisations in their day-to-day work," Bartoli said.
Charitable bequests rise 10-15% in 10 years
60% are made by women, 50% are for less than 20,000