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
New analysis by PBE, commissioned by the Disabled Children's Partnership, reveals the cost of tribunals between local authorities and parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). 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
Research and Policy Analyst Beth Kitson gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. 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
Jansev Jemal, PBE's Director of Research and Policy, gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more
Pro Bono Economics is launching its first fantasy football league this Premier League season. Read more
Jansev Jemal, PBE's Director of Research and Policy, gives her reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more
New analysis by PBE reveals the scale of appliance poverty in the UK and estimates the wellbeing impact of charity grants for white goods. 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 latest VCSE Sector Barometer, conducted by PBE and Nottingham Trent University's National VCSE Data and Insights Observatory, has found increasing optimism among charities about the future, as well as concerns about volunteer numbers. 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
Matt Whittaker, CEO of Pro Bono Economics, gives his reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more