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
With each new announcement, it becomes clearer what levelling up really means. It also raises new questions as to whether the government will truly be able to improve people’s lives in a meaningful way. Read more
Through this analysis, supported by Bank of America, we demonstrate the potential for corporate volunteering schemes to be cost-effective ways of improving employee wellbeing once indirect cost savings from reduced absenteeism, presenteeism and staff turnover are incorporated. Read more
With last year's winter fundraising opportunities more limited than usual, we asked charities to reflect on fundraising over 2020 and the Christmas period in particular in this flash survey. 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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Despite being forewarned about the social and economics effects of Covid on women, we seem to be sweeping them under the carpet. Read more
Our analysis provides evidence that the benefits to society from improving the mental health of young people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness by providing mental health services faster and over more sessions are likely to out-weigh the costs. Read more
As part of the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, PBE is investigating the role and potential for better data about social sector organisations, with a particular focus on charities. Read more
With the Covid crisis and its impacts on our economy evident and plans to level up the economy through the recovery becoming real, the need for a national debate on numeracy is now an urgent one. Read more
If the government wants to ensure that levelling up truly makes a difference to people’s lives, it should take another look at what makes most difference. Read more
The country needs a wellbeing boost, and some need it more than others. A renewed focus on the benefits of volunteering might just offer a path. Read more