Improving the UK's literacy can not only help individuals to progress into higher earning roles, but it can also insulate them from sector-specific downturns as seen during the pandemic. Read more
This research explores long-term economic importance of early years language skills, highlighting why this basic skill is so crucial to individuals as well as wider society. Read more
PBE’s research raises concerns of a false economy in children’s services, where the need for Local Authorities to cut costs has fallen predominantly on early interventions spending such as children’s centres, family support services and services for young people. Read more
Is there an opportunity for the charity sector in the £250billion in built up household savings? Our analysis examines the behavioural insights and changes to Gift Aid which could help increase donations from the pandemic savings "windfall". Read more
The Digital Marketing Officer will be responsible for the digital marketing of the organisation to its target audiences through its social media, website and email communications, as well as for the look and feel of the organisation through its branding and design. Read more
Financial data support for an international educational and cultural charity (approx. 2-3 days) Read more
Survey data support for a community garden (approx. 3 days) Read more
Presenting data for cancer support charity (approx. 5-6 days) Read more
Streamlining data for community volunteering charity (approx. 5-7 days) Read more
Our latest Charity Tracker survey found that the positive signs in wider society have translated into increased optimism about the future for many charities. However, notwithstanding this optimism, we found most charities still faced a growing demand for their services and staff challenges brought on by the ‘pingdemic’. Read more
Submitted as a part of the Law Family Commission on Civil Society's call for evidence on unleashing civil society's potential. Read more
Great things can happen when civil society and the private sector team up, but the scale of engagement needs to be boosted. New research about the benefits that come when these sectors team up, and what's getting in the way. Read more
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Andy Haldane's full speech from the Local Trust Community Power Lecture. Read more
Research consultant David Ainsworth on the impact that a set of satellite accounts for the voluntary sector would have on the civil society. Read more
We know that the social sector plays a vital role in the wellbeing of our country. It also plays a vital role in our economy. But currently, we know very little about the scale or nature of that contribution. Read more
Charities can now receive flexible, light-touch support from volunteer economists through our Data First Aid service. Director of Services Melinda Kunjasich details how this means more charities can receive the support they need. Read more
This month, charities reported that they expect a long road of recovery ahead. There are concerns that financial challenges will not abate, as organisations struggle to get fundraising events back in the calendar and to fill those already pencilled in. Read more
PBE's Research and Policy Director Anoushka Kenley gives her reaction to this morning's ONS Labour Market statistics. Read more
If levelling up is to mean anything then it must mean something to people. That means diversifying the agenda, to invest in individuals and not just infrastructure. Addressing the adult skills crisis in the UK is an essential part of that. Read more
This note is the first of a series of summaries we’ll be publishing from the Law Family Commission on Civil Society's call for evidence on unleashing the potential of civil society in the 2020s. Read more
Volunteers have played a critical role in the UK’s Covid vaccine campaign. Why stop there? Read more
Andy Haldane's speech to Pilotlight's Power of Charity conference, discussing the value of charity, the contribution of the sector to the country throughout the pandemic, and how to channel more resources into the sector. Read more
PBE Economist Madison Kerr gives her reaction to this morning's ONS Labour Market statistics. Read more