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  • The wellbeing impacts of Walking With The Wounded's programmes

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Unleashing the power of civil society

Unleashing the power of civil society

Following two years of research, the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, carried out by Pro Bono Economics, has published its landmark final report. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Productivity of purpose: Bringing charities into the UK's productivity drive

Productivity of purpose: Bringing charities into the UK's productivity drive

This latest research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society explores the importance of productivity in the social sector and the vital work required to boost it. Read more

Published: 20th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Job vacancy: Digital Communications Officer

Job vacancy: Digital Communications Officer

This is a crucial and exciting role in the Communications team of a well-respected organisation looking to grow its impact and profile in 2023 and beyond. Read more

Published: 16th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Hands in the air like you just do care

Hands in the air like you just do care

After years of decline in formal volunteering, new survey data and polling suggests a rise in 2023. Read more

Published: 30th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Breaching the dam: The state of the charity sector

Breaching the dam: The state of the charity sector

The Q4 2022 VCSE Sector Barometer shows rising demand, rising costs, income deterioration and service cuts in some organisations. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2022

Updated: 29th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Lights out: The charity sector's energy bills

Lights out: The charity sector's energy bills

New survey data reveals how the charity sector is struggling to adapt to the rise in energy bills, including some charities most critical to the response to the cost of living crisis. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2022

Updated: 29th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Guide to assessing wellbeing impacts in the charity sector

Guide to assessing wellbeing impacts in the charity sector

Wellbeing measurement offers a way to calculate cost-effectiveness of charity interventions, as this new guide shows Read more

Published: 15th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

How does a child's wellbeing vary with risk of school exclusion?

How does a child's wellbeing vary with risk of school exclusion?

PBE's Chief Economist Jon Franklin looks at how multiple risk factors for school exclusion impact on a child's wellbeing. Read more

Published: 15th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

The wellbeing impacts of Walking With The Wounded's programmes

The wellbeing impacts of Walking With The Wounded's programmes

A wellbeing analysis of the employment and mental health programmes run by Walking With The Wounded Read more

Published: 12th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

How many children are at risk of permanent school exclusion in the UK?

How many children are at risk of permanent school exclusion in the UK?

PBE's Chief Economist Jon Franklin considers the options for attempting to quantify the number of children in the UK who are at risk of permanent exclusion from school. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2022

Updated: 6th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Making it count: Overcoming the barriers to better grant-making

Making it count: Overcoming the barriers to better grant-making

Drawing from a wide range of sources such as sector experts and infrastructure bodies, we highlight the four main barriers to more effective grant-making and recommendations to improve it. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2022

Updated: 6th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

In Backlog Britain, charities mind the queues

In Backlog Britain, charities mind the queues

PBE's Nicole Sykes takes a look at the impact of public sector backlogs on the charity sector. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Double or nothing: Charities may be more than twice as valuable as first thought

Double or nothing: Charities may be more than twice as valuable as first thought

PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran explores how the charity and non-profit sector is undervalued in national accounts, and how this can be improved. Read more

Published: 24th November, 2022

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Giving advice: The case for the FCA to act on philanthropy

Giving advice: The case for the FCA to act on philanthropy

New PBE research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society calls for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to mandate training on philanthropy advice for financial advisors, among other recommendations. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Winter woes: The outlook for charities after the Autumn Statement 2022

Winter woes: The outlook for charities after the Autumn Statement 2022

PBE examines the consequences of the OBR's outlook and the Chancellor's Autumn Statement for charities. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

A fraying net? Six charts that highlight the challenges facing charities in the cost of living crisis

A fraying net? Six charts that highlight the challenges facing charities in the cost of living crisis

PBE's Matt Whittaker and Jack Larkham explore the challenges facing charities in the cost of living crisis with an analysis of new YouGov data. Read more

Published: 19th October, 2022

Updated: 21st November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Paying their way: Extending the right to work to all survivors of modern slavery

Paying their way: Extending the right to work to all survivors of modern slavery

An analysis for Hestia looking at how extending the right to work to all potential survivors of modern slavery could generate significant economic benefits to society. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Updated: 15th November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

An economic evaluation of the Career Ready programme

An economic evaluation of the Career Ready programme

An analysis of the economic benefits of the Career Ready programme based on its impact on A-level attainment. Read more

Published: 5th October, 2022

Updated: 2nd November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

The cost of giving - What UK charities need to know about inflation

The cost of giving - What UK charities need to know about inflation

High levels of inflation are set to persist for some time. This briefing, in partnership with CAF, sets out the challenges for charities' staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, donors and finances. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Closer connections – the social sector’s voice needs to be stronger in government

Closer connections – the social sector’s voice needs to be stronger in government

Ahead of the arrival of a new government led by Liz Truss, this latest analysis for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society calls for greater engagement between government advisory groups and the social sector. Read more

Published: 6th September, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Exploring the impact of boarding school bursary places for children from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds

Exploring the impact of boarding school bursary places for children from vulnerable and disadvantaged backgrounds

Impact analysis of Royal National Children's Springboard Foundation bursary programme. Read more

Published: 24th August, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

The price of purpose? Pay gaps in the charity sector

The price of purpose? Pay gaps in the charity sector

New PBE research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society analysing the size of the pay gap between the charity sector and the rest of the economy. Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Five things charities should know about Conservative MPs

Five things charities should know about Conservative MPs

How can charities influence, engage with and make the most out of their relationships with Conservative MPs? Read more

Published: 11th August, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

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    Civil Society Unleashed - the event

    The two-year Law Family Commission on Civil Society launches its conclusion today, with Deborah Meaden, Gus O'Donnell, Stuart Andrew MP and a stellar panel.

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    Unleashing the power of civil society

    Following two years of research, the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, carried out by Pro Bono Economics, has published its landmark final report.

  • Commission says 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'

    Commission says 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'

    The Law Family Commission on Civil Society, carried out by Pro Bono Economics, has published its landmark final report, calling for bold action on the sector by government, businesses and funders.

  • Commission calls for productivity boost in charity sector to unlock full potential

    Commission calls for productivity boost in charity sector to unlock full potential

    New research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society has identified a raft of changes and initiatives required to drive up productivity in the sector.

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