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. Read more
75% of charities expect higher demand next year, while 83% forecast income decline Read more
Lord Gus O’Donnell: “Civil society can no longer be overlooked if building back better is to succeed” Read more
Lockdown worries for 55% of charities as 2020 takes its toll Read more
PBE has just launched an inclusive and evidence-led inquiry that will generate ideas into how civil society can deliver on its potential in the 2020s. Read more
The £10 billion charity funding gap created by coronavirus is putting an “alarming proportion” of jobs and services in the firing line in the social sector. Read more
Every £1 invested in The Clink’s prisoner training and support programme delivers a return on investment of £4.80, says new report by Pro Bono Economics. Read more
Charity incomes are expected to drop by £6.7 billion at the same time as demand for their support rises by the equivalent of £3.4 billion. Read more
This article was originally commissioned and published by the Campaign for Social Science as part of its Covid-19 programme. Read more
PBE Chair Lord Gus O'Donnell joins The Society of Professional Economists senior adviser Andrew Milligan to discuss how the current crisis compares with predecessors. Read more
Charities contribute £200 billion in economic value each year – twelve times the official estimate of £17 billion, according to top economists at Pro Bono Economics. Read more
Charity announces new scheme to match its expert volunteer economists with civil society organisations as they tackle the coronavirus challenge. Read more
Before the lockdown, the UK’s women were underpaid by £126 billion. What can they expect when the world wakes up again? Read more
The coronavirus crisis is throwing up challenges that are changing on a daily basis, placing even more importance on the already vital work undertaken by charities and civil society organisations across the country. Read more
Armed with evidence of success in reducing risk of self-harm and suicide, East Belfast Community Counselling Centre calls for increased funding of mental health services in the community. Read more
We need more: more data, more information, to get to the heart of what’s needed to build a nation that is happier, healthier and more productive. Read more
Author of the critically acclaimed “Invisible Women - Exposing Data Bias in a World Designed for Men”, Caroline Criado Perez will appear at Pro Bono Economics’ next Annual Lecture. Read more
Matt, who leaves his role as Deputy CEO of the Resolution Foundation after eleven years with the think tank, will take up the post with Pro Bono Economics in mid-November. Read more
This free, half-day workshop is aimed at charities interested in exploring the impact of their work and the role economic evaluation can play in measuring and improving impact. Read more
Most doctors say that volunteering roles in health should be expanded to include people who can bring their professional (non-clinical) skills with their personal skills to their volunteer roles – a new report by charities Pro Bono Economics and Helpforce has found. Read more
Julia calls for better design and delivery of ESV schemes to ensure that the skills of volunteers are utilised and stretched by their engagements, in a way which delivers real value to the charities they serve. Read more
Pro Bono Economics Chair Lord Gus O’Donnell was on hand to talk about our work, past, present and future on the June 17th edition of the well-known news and policy podcast: Reasons to be Cheerful. Read more
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PE is being squeezed out of the curriculum due to academic over-testing of children, say teachers. Read more