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World Giving Index 2011: UK now 5th most charitable country on the planet

New CAF study suggests world is becoming 'more charitable'

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David Mills
Guardian Professional, Tuesday 20 December 2011 01.30 EST
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The World Giving Index 2011 has revealed the world is 'more charitable'. Photograph: Corbis

According to a new survey by the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), the UK is the fifth most charitable nation in the world. The survey, called the World Giving Index 2011, shows that the US is the most charitable country, while Ireland is second and Australia third.