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Unleashing the power of civil society

Unleashing the power of civil society

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

Published: 26th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Commission says 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'

Commission says 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'

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

Published: 26th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Commission calls for productivity boost in charity sector to unlock full potential

Commission calls for productivity boost in charity sector to unlock full potential

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

Published: 20th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Productivity of purpose: Bringing charities into the UK's productivity drive

Productivity of purpose: Bringing charities into the UK's productivity drive

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

Published: 20th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, January 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, January 2023

PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran gives his reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 18th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, January 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, January 2023

Director of Research and Policy Jansev Jemal gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Job vacancy: Digital Communications Officer

Job vacancy: Digital Communications Officer

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

Published: 16th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Hands in the air like you just do care

Hands in the air like you just do care

After years of decline in formal volunteering, new survey data and polling suggests a rise in 2023. Read more

Published: 30th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Is 2023 set to be the year of the volunteer?

Is 2023 set to be the year of the volunteer?

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

Published: 30th December, 2022

Updated: 12th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Charities struggling with energy bill hikes of 50% and more amid soaring demand, survey finds

Charities struggling with energy bill hikes of 50% and more amid soaring demand, survey finds

New study finds charities forced to cut services and staff due to economic crisis Read more

Published: 20th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Breaching the dam: The state of the charity sector

Breaching the dam: The state of the charity sector

The Q4 2022 VCSE Sector Barometer shows rising demand, rising costs, income deterioration and service cuts in some organisations. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2022

Updated: 29th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Lights out: The charity sector's energy bills

Lights out: The charity sector's energy bills

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

Published: 20th December, 2022

Updated: 29th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Guide to assessing wellbeing impacts in the charity sector

Guide to assessing wellbeing impacts in the charity sector

Wellbeing measurement offers a way to calculate cost-effectiveness of charity interventions, as this new guide shows Read more

Published: 15th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

How does a child's wellbeing vary with risk of school exclusion?

How does a child's wellbeing vary with risk of school exclusion?

PBE's Chief Economist Jon Franklin looks at how multiple risk factors for school exclusion impact on a child's wellbeing. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, December 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, December 2022

PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran gives his reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, December 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, December 2022

PBE Economist Rachel Gomez gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

The wellbeing impacts of Walking With The Wounded's programmes

The wellbeing impacts of Walking With The Wounded's programmes

A wellbeing analysis of the employment and mental health programmes run by Walking With The Wounded Read more

Published: 12th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

How many children are at risk of permanent school exclusion in the UK?

How many children are at risk of permanent school exclusion in the UK?

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

Published: 5th December, 2022

Updated: 6th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE and ESCoE commissioned by DCMS to explore civil society satellite account

PBE and ESCoE commissioned by DCMS to explore civil society satellite account

The satellite account would allow data to be aggregated to better understand the economic value of the sector. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Call for Charity Commission to take ‘pivotal role’ in improving grant-making

Call for Charity Commission to take ‘pivotal role’ in improving grant-making

Regulator should play more active role alongside infrastructure bodies, report says. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Making it count: Overcoming the barriers to better grant-making

Making it count: Overcoming the barriers to better grant-making

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

Published: 2nd December, 2022

Updated: 6th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

In Backlog Britain, charities mind the queues

In Backlog Britain, charities mind the queues

PBE's Nicole Sykes takes a look at the impact of public sector backlogs on the charity sector. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Double or nothing: Charities may be more than twice as valuable as first thought

Double or nothing: Charities may be more than twice as valuable as first thought

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

Published: 24th November, 2022

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Commission calls on FCA to improve philanthropy advice in financial services sector

Commission calls on FCA to improve philanthropy advice in financial services sector

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

Published: 23rd November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

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    Civil Society Unleashed - the event

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    Unleashing the power of civil society

    Following two years of research, the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, carried out by Pro Bono Economics, has published its landmark final report.

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    Commission says 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'

    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.

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    Commission calls for productivity boost in charity sector to unlock full potential

    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.

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