Charitable causes would receive a slice from 35 per cent of winners.
Work colleagues might also be in luck, though only seven per cent expressed a willingness to share with those they sit alongside in the office.
“While people may admit to a little harmless playfulness when imagining life as a millionaire, the research shows generosity remains a huge part of the dream, with most people saying they’d share their winnings with family, friends and the people who matter most to them, and more than a third saying they’d use their fortune to make a difference in the world,” said Andy Carter, senior winners’ adviser at Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery.
The survey also explored who people would most want to see scoop the prize if they themselves fell short.
