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  • The charity sector through Covid

    The charity sector through Covid

    In our first report of 2021, we take a look at our Tracker’s major findings about how Covid impacted charities, how they responded, and what their expectations are going into this new year. Read more

  • November 15-20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

    November 15-20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

    As the government considers how to soothe the social scars Covid has created, charitable organisations can be a core ingredient of the balm the country needs. But without additional resource to meet its multiple fronts of demand, the charity sector will not be able to fulfil its full potential to help everyone it can. Read more

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Research & policy

PBE’s research and policy team uses the toolkit of economics to better understand and support the social sector.

We build on the insights derived from our charity projects to investigate how social sector organisations can get the most out of their resources. We develop ideas to support a thriving civil society and use data to grow the evidence base for action.

For all research or policy related enquiries, please contact Anoushka Kenley.

Covid-19 Charity Survey

In the Public Eye: snapshot of public attitudes towards civil society

In the Public Eye: snapshot of public attitudes towards civil society

To mark the launch of the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, we commissioned YouGov to provide a snapshot of public attitudes towards civil society in November 2020. Read more

Published: 19th January, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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The charity sector through Covid

The charity sector through Covid

In our first report of 2021, we take a look at our Tracker’s major findings about how Covid impacted charities, how they responded, and what their expectations are going into this new year. Read more

Published: 6th January, 2021

Updated: 11th January, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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2020 at a glance

2020 at a glance

It is more important than ever that charities are able to measure, understand and communicate their impact. Here's how we've helped charities this year. Read more

Published: 17th December, 2020

Updated: 7th January, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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Civil Action: exploring civil society's potential in the 2020s

Civil Action: exploring civil society's potential in the 2020s

The Commission on Civil Society aims to remove the constraints that hold the sector back and promote the approaches that help to push it forward. This report is the first step on that journey. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Updated: 12th January, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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Essay Collection: Civil Society, Unleashed

Essay Collection: Civil Society, Unleashed

21 thinkers, activists, professionals, writers and academics across the public, private and social sectors were asked the same question: ‘How do we unleash the potential of civil society in the 2020s?’. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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November 15-20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

November 15-20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

As the government considers how to soothe the social scars Covid has created, charitable organisations can be a core ingredient of the balm the country needs. But without additional resource to meet its multiple fronts of demand, the charity sector will not be able to fulfil its full potential to help everyone it can. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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Is this time different? Charity funding in recession and recovery

Is this time different? Charity funding in recession and recovery

PBE's latest research looks at how the Covid-19 recession and recovery could impact charity income Read more

Published: 11th November, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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October 12-18 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

October 12-18 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

October's latest charity sector survey shows a substantial proportion of charities expecting falls in their donation income over Christmas. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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September 15 - 20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

September 15 - 20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 25th September, 2020

Updated: 12th October, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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Weathering the storm: PBE Covid Charity Tracker (August 03 - 07 results)

Weathering the storm: PBE Covid Charity Tracker (August 03 - 07 results)

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 19th August, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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Analysis of Covid Charity Tracker survey free text responses

Analysis of Covid Charity Tracker survey free text responses

What has Covid-19 meant to your organisation and what more can the government, funders or others be doing to support you? Read more

Published: 13th August, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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June 16 - 17 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

June 16 - 17 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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June 09 - 10 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

June 09 - 10 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 11th June, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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June 02 - 03 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

June 02 - 03 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2020

Updated: 26th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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May 26 - 27 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

May 26 - 27 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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May 19 - 20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

May 19 - 20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 21st May, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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May 12 - 13 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

May 12 - 13 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 14th May, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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May 05 - 06 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

May 05 - 06 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 7th May, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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Undervalued and overlooked? The need for better understanding civil society’s contribution to the UK economy

Undervalued and overlooked? The need for better understanding civil society’s contribution to the UK economy

The support being provided by government is massive, and it is welcome. But it is based on an under-appreciation of the true value of the sector. Civil society does more, and civil society deserves more. Read more

Published: 4th May, 2020

Updated: 26th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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April 28 - 29 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

April 28 - 29 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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Women’s Work - policy, pay, progress and the penalties that remain

Women’s Work - policy, pay, progress and the penalties that remain

Before the lockdown, the UK’s women were underpaid by £126 billion. What can they expect when the world wakes up again? Read more

Published: 9th April, 2020

Updated: 10th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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Pro Bono Economics submission to the BEIS Automation and the Future of Work inquiry

Pro Bono Economics submission to the BEIS Automation and the Future of Work inquiry

Pro Bono Economics' response to the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee on the Automation and the Future of Work inquiry. Read more

Published: 4th July, 2019

Updated: 10th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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Pro Bono Economics calls for Ofsted to prioritise children’s wellbeing during school inspections

Pro Bono Economics calls for Ofsted to prioritise children’s wellbeing during school inspections

Pro Bono Economics' response to the draft Education Inspection Framework from the Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (Ofsted). Read more

Published: 4th April, 2019

Updated: 10th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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Pro Bono Economics submits response to Women and Equalities Committee

Pro Bono Economics submits response to Women and Equalities Committee

Pro Bono Economics' response to the House of Commons Women and Equalities Committee, on the Mental Health of Men and Boys. Read more

Published: 13th February, 2019

Updated: 10th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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  • In the Public Eye: snapshot of public attitudes towards civil society

    In the Public Eye: snapshot of public attitudes towards civil society

    To mark the launch of the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, we commissioned YouGov to provide a snapshot of public attitudes towards civil society in November 2020.

  • Paying for the pandemic: The economic consequences of COVID-19

    Paying for the pandemic: The economic consequences of COVID-19

    inequalities of all forms can reinforce each other to the detriment of the nation’s longer term health and wellbeing. Making the right policy choices is just as important in recovery as in crisis.

  • Job vacancy: Senior Project Manager

    Job vacancy: Senior Project Manager

    The SPM will work directly with a wide variety of charities – from helping them understand and articulate their impacts to the delivery of full-blown economic evaluation reports outlining their benefits to society.

  • Job vacancy: Press Officer

    Job vacancy: Press Officer

    We are looking for a Press Officer with some experience to join PBE’s External Affairs team. This is a new role, created to ensure PBE can fulfil its goal of being an influential, impactful evidence-based authority on the social sector.

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  • Is this time different? Charity funding in recession and recovery

    Is this time different? Charity funding in recession and recovery

    PBE's latest research looks at how the Covid-19 recession and recovery could impact charity income

  • Press release: Economists sound warning over 'charity crunch'

    Press release: Economists sound warning over 'charity crunch'

    75% of charities expect higher demand next year, while 83% forecast income decline

  • The Role of Charities in an Era of Anxiety

    The Role of Charities in an Era of Anxiety

    Speech given by Andy Haldane for Charity Finance Week 2020

  • Press release: Community support falls by third at start of second lockdown

    Press release: Community support falls by third at start of second lockdown

    When coronavirus hit, there was a surge in people putting up their hands to help others in need, both through charities and within their neighbourhoods. Yet with the pandemic far from over, there are signs that the surge in community spirit is starting to flag.

  • Civil Action: exploring civil society's potential in the 2020s

    Civil Action: exploring civil society's potential in the 2020s

    The Commission on Civil Society aims to remove the constraints that hold the sector back and promote the approaches that help to push it forward. This report is the first step on that journey.

  • PBE Reacts: Comprehensive Spending Review 2020

    PBE Reacts: Comprehensive Spending Review 2020

    "Putting civil society’s expertise at the heart of our policy making will be key to meeting the government’s aim to build back better."

  • Andy Haldane: digital transformation in the charity sector

    Andy Haldane: digital transformation in the charity sector

    Incentives like a ‘digital civic passport’ can recognise voluntary action and encourage wider participation in civic service. Originally published in the Financial Times.

  • Essay Collection: Civil Society, Unleashed

    Essay Collection: Civil Society, Unleashed

    21 thinkers, activists, professionals, writers and academics across the public, private and social sectors were asked the same question: ‘How do we unleash the potential of civil society in the 2020s?’.

  • Press release: Gloomy winter ahead for charity

    Press release: Gloomy winter ahead for charity

    Lockdown worries for 55% of charities as 2020 takes its toll

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