Italy sees rise in charitable legacy interest and social generosity

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New research conducted by Walden Lab for the Comitato Testamento Solidale reveals a growing culture of generosity and charitable legacies in Italy. According to the study, 78% of Italians are aware of charitable legacies, and 23% of those over the age of 50 are considering allocating part of their estate to social causes. This figure represents a significant increase from 12% in 2018.

The data shows that for many Italians, generosity is expressed through time and presence rather than just financial surplus. Specifically, 47% of respondents view dedicating time to others as the primary expression of generosity, followed by emotional support (44%) and volunteering (43%). The family remains the central environment for these values, cited by 65% of participants.

For the non-profit sector, charitable legacies are becoming an increasingly vital resource. Between 2020 and 2024, the proportion of non-profit organizations receiving at least one legacy rose from 61% to 77%. Additionally, the impact of these legacies on total fundraising has nearly doubled, increasing from 8% to 14%.

Entities

Comitato Testamento Solidale · Consiglio Nazionale del Notariato · Italy · Paolo Apolito · Walden lab

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[● 2 SOURCES] 23% of Italians over 50 would consider leaving a portion of their assets to a social cause. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.inliberta.it
[● 2 SOURCES] 78% of Italians report being aware of charitable legacies. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.inliberta.it
[● 2 SOURCES] The propensity for charitable legacies among Italians has nearly doubled since 2018, rising from 12% to 23%. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.inliberta.it
[● 2 SOURCES] Between 2020 and 2024, the percentage of non-profit entities receiving at least one legacy rose from 61% to 77%. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.inliberta.it
[● 4 SOURCES] 47% of Italians consider time dedicated to others as the best representation of generosity. www.cagliarilivemagazine.it · www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.inliberta.it · www.sardegnalive.net
[● 2 SOURCES] 44% of respondents identify emotional support as a key expression of generosity. www.cagliarilivemagazine.it · www.sardegnalive.net
[● 2 SOURCES] The weight of legacies on total fundraising has increased from 8% to 14%. www.ilfattonisseno.it · www.inliberta.it
[● 2 SOURCES] 65% of Italians view the family as the primary place where generosity is expressed. www.cagliarilivemagazine.it · www.sardegnalive.net

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Solidarietà, Apolito (antropologo):"Il dono crea relazioni e genera socialità positiva" [www.cagliarilivemagazine.it]

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Testamento Solidale, in Italia propensione al lascito stabile al 23%, boom dal 2018 - il Fatto Nisseno - Caltanissetta notizie, cronaca, attualità [www.ilfattonisseno.it]

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Testamento Solidale, in Italia propensione al lascito stabile al 23%, boom dal 2018 - InLibertà [www.inliberta.it]

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Solidarietà, Apolito (antropologo):"Il dono crea relazioni e genera socialità positiva" [www.sardegnalive.net]

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