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Lord Stephen Greenhalgh discusses his experience of engagement with civil society and faith groups as Faith Minister during the Covid pandemic and gives his views on the role charities have to play in policymaking. Read more
Dame Caroline Spelman reflects on her time working with charities as Secretary of State in Defra during David Cameron's premiership. Read more
Sir Oliver Letwin reflects on the Big Society initiative he helped David Cameron to spearhead in government, as well as giving his thoughts on the untapped potential that resides in civil society. Read more
PBE analysis, commissioned by the Disabled Children's Partnership, of the costs of SEND tribunals between local authorities in England and parents and carers of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilites (SEND). Read more
PBE's latest analysis of local authority spending on children's services in England between 2010-11 and 2021-22. Read more
Local councillors Julian Brazil and John McKay discuss how they plan to unlock the full potential of civil society in South Hams, Devon. Read more
PBE Chair Lord Gus O'Donnell and Be the Business Chair Sir Charlie Mayfield make the case for putting the social sector at the heart of the UK's productivity drive. Read more
PBE's Nicole Sykes retraces the story of Charles Dickens' philanthropy advice and calls on the FCA to make changes to encourage more of this spirit from financial advisers today. Read more
PBE Impact and annual reports Read more
Pro Bono Economics conducted an analysis of Starlight's Distraction and Boost Box programmes, looking at the potential benefits, including 'freed up' NHS staff time and a reduction in the number of sedations, compared with the cost of delivery. Read more
New analysis by PBE of the financial and wellbeing benefits of grants for fridge-freezers and washing machines, commissioned by the Association of Charitable Organisations (ACO). Read more
PBE's Nicole Sykes makes the case for greater financial advice on philanthropic giving. Read more
PBE's Nicole Sykes explores evidence collected by the #BeeWell project of a wellbeing gap impacting LGBT+ young people in Greater Manchester. Read more
The third instalment of the quarterly VCSE Sector Barometer shines a spotlight on the volunteer recruitment and retention challenges faced by charities, against a backdrop of high demand but cautious optimism. Read more
Pro Bono Economics worked with Speakers for Schools on new analysis of its Inspiration programme, looking at the potential monetary benefit and comparing this with the cost of its delivery. Read more
PBE's Jack Larkham and Nicole Sykes explore the most eye-catching and innovative social sector pledges made by winning parties in the 2023 local elections. Read more
Using our interactive map, discover where in the country council groups and political parties are setting out the most ambitious agenda for the social sector in 2023's local elections. Read more
The final report for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society focused on Northern Ireland calls for greater collaboration between the public, private and social sectors in the country. Read more
The final report for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society focused on Scotland calls for greater collaboration between the public, private and social sectors in the country. Read more
PBE Chief Economist Jon Franklin reflects on the experience of Artis, a charity specialising in performing arts in primary schools, in embedding impact measurement into their services. Read more
PBE's Chief Economist Jon Franklin discusses the challenges encountered by the #BeeWell programme in Greater Manchester when collecting wellbeing data on children permanently excluded from mainstream schools. Read more
2022 was a year of working better and working together for Pro Bono Economics. Read more
The Q1 2023 VCSE Sector Barometer shines a spotlight on the recruitment and retention challenges faced by charities, against a challenging financial backdrop and high demand. Read more
What charities need to know about the implications of the Chancellor's 2023 Budget for their income, demand, services, and the economy overall. Read more