New research by PBE shines a light on the significant contribution of women to the UK charity sector and examines the under-discussed gender imbalance that holds the sector back. Read more
The Q4 2023 VCSE Sector Barometer focuses in on volunteer wellbeing, looking at the effects of the cost of living crisis on staff and volunteers, and the ways charities are supporting staff. Read more
PBE analysis, commissioned by the Disabled Children's Partnership, of the costs of SEND tribunals between local authorities in England and parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilites (SEND). Read more
PBE's latest analysis of local authority spending on children's services in England between 2010-11 and 2021-22. Read more
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PBE's latest research explores the under-discussed gender imbalance at the top of the UK charity sector. Read more
The latest VCSE Sector Barometer, conducted by PBE and Nottingham Trent University's National VCSE Data and Insights Observatory, has found an emerging divide between the experience of small charities – those with annual income below £100,000 – and their larger counterparts in the sector. Read more
Research and Policy Analyst Beth Kitson gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more
The overwhelming majority of trusts and foundations take the responsibility of distributing funds to good causes incredibly seriously. But what about those foundations which aren’t doing all they can to put their money to good use? Read more
Labour MP Harriet Harman reflects on her time working closely with charities and civil society organisations while in government during the Blair and Brown premierships. Read more