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
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
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
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
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
In the 20 years since the Mental Health Foundation launched its annual week-long awareness campaign, the collective wellbeing of the nation has never been tested like it has during the pandemic. Read more
We are looking for an Economist to join the Pro Bono Economics (PBE) team. This is an exciting opportunity for an economist to apply their knowledge and expertise to a range of interesting projects in the third sector. Read more
We are looking for an Economist or a Researcher with a quantitative specialism, to join the PBE Research & Policy team. Read more
We believe that the best way to have impact is with others, and as such we work in partnership with a range of organisations in a variety of ways. All our partners share our goal of creating a UK with high wellbeing for all. Read more
All of the candidates elected over the last few days have the power to help or hinder the social sector in their area. It’s important, therefore that we understand what’s been promised. Read more
Using our interactive map, find out the pledges your local candidates have made about the social sector in 2021's Council, Scottish, Welsh and Police and Crime Commissioner elections. Read more
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