Following two years of research, the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, carried out by Pro Bono Economics, has published its landmark final report. Read more
The Law Family Commission on Civil Society, carried out by Pro Bono Economics, has published its landmark final report, calling for bold action on the sector by government, businesses and funders. Read more
New research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society has identified a raft of changes and initiatives required to drive up productivity in the sector. Read more
This latest research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society explores the importance of productivity in the social sector and the vital work required to boost it. Read more
PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran gives his reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more
Director of Research and Policy Jansev Jemal gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more
This is a crucial and exciting role in the Communications team of a well-respected organisation looking to grow its impact and profile in 2023 and beyond. Read more
After years of decline in formal volunteering, new survey data and polling suggests a rise in 2023. Read more
Charities could be boosted by an extra 2.5 million young people volunteering in 2023 after years of decline, as new data suggests volunteer numbers may be set to rise. Read more
New study finds charities forced to cut services and staff due to economic crisis Read more
The Q4 2022 VCSE Sector Barometer shows rising demand, rising costs, income deterioration and service cuts in some organisations. Read more
New survey data reveals how the charity sector is struggling to adapt to the rise in energy bills, including some charities most critical to the response to the cost of living crisis. Read more
Wellbeing measurement offers a way to calculate cost-effectiveness of charity interventions, as this new guide shows Read more
PBE's Chief Economist Jon Franklin looks at how multiple risk factors for school exclusion impact on a child's wellbeing. Read more
PBE Economist Rachel Gomez gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more
A wellbeing analysis of the employment and mental health programmes run by Walking With The Wounded Read more
PBE's Chief Economist Jon Franklin considers the options for attempting to quantify the number of children in the UK who are at risk of permanent exclusion from school. Read more
The satellite account would allow data to be aggregated to better understand the economic value of the sector. Read more
Regulator should play more active role alongside infrastructure bodies, report says. Read more
Drawing from a wide range of sources such as sector experts and infrastructure bodies, we highlight the four main barriers to more effective grant-making and recommendations to improve it. Read more
PBE's Nicole Sykes takes a look at the impact of public sector backlogs on the charity sector. Read more
PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran explores how the charity and non-profit sector is undervalued in national accounts, and how this can be improved. Read more
New PBE research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society calls on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to mandate training on philanthropy for financial advisors and pursue regulation. Read more