National Lottery: Most ‘generous’ UK region named where nearly one in four would donate some of their jackpot to charity

A survey has revealed the most “generous” regions across the UK where almost one in four would donate a portion of their jackpot to charity.

The research – collated by betting guide company OLBG – has highlighted the parts of the UK that are more likely to share their winnings with different types of charities, as well as friends and family.

The results indicate that almost one in four (24 per cent) of Northern Irish winners would give “some of their winnings” to charity, if they were lucky enough to scoop up National Lottery winnings.

London – along with the north west and south west of England – tied for second place at 16 per cent.

A further 68 per cent of those willing to donate in Northern Ireland added that they would give to health and medical research, while almost half of respondents said that they would support charities that combat poverty and homelessness.

Northern Ireland’s generosity is closely followed by the north east (14 per cent), East Midlands (12 per cent) and Wales (11 per cent).

Yorkshire and Humberside and eastern England have tied for second to last (both 10 per cent).

Scotland and the West Midlands have appeared as the least charitable, as six per cent declared that they would hand some of their prize cash to those in need.

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However, the results from the survey of 1,500 Britons completely change when asked whether they would give away some of their winnings to family members.

Half of respondents in Scotland said that they would donate more than £100,000 to relatives, ranking as the most generous in the UK.

On average, Scottish people would give away almost £80,000 if they scooped up a £10million jackpot.

Around 44 per cent of those residing in eastern England would give away over £100,000, with all respondents averaging at around £75,000.

In third place, the Welsh appear to be the most generous towards close family and friends as two fifths of respondents claimed that they would give away £100,000.

On average, they would give away over £73,000.

Northern Ireland – who came out on top for its generosity towards charity – said that they would only give around £57,000 of their 10million jackpot to close friends and family.

Only 28 per cent declared that they would give away over £100,000.