An updated cost-benefit analysis of Place2Be's 1:1 counselling service in primary schools. Read more
The History of Pro Bono Economics Read more
This new PBE study for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society is the most comprehensive review of the social sector’s interactions with policymakers ever conducted. Read more
The latest PBE study for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society looks at how falling participation in philanthropy, a decline in average giving by the wealthiest, and persistently unclaimed Gift Aid have combined to create a three-fold ‘giving gap’. Read more
Boosting collaboration between the government and the philanthropy sector is essential to growing charitable giving. Read more
This research provides a cost-benefit analysis of The Artis Foundation’s programme, which works with children and teachers to bring creativity to the classroom by using the performing arts. Read more
How can charities influence, engage with and make the most out of their relationships with local councillors? Read more
Nicole Sykes, Director of Policy and Communications at PBE, discusses the fundamental role charities play in providing vital public services. Read more
This report provides an analysis of the potential impact of Time to Shine by The Rank Foundation on the charities that take part in the programme. Read more
This research for Our Time provides an analysis of the economic impact of children raised by a parent who has mental health difficulties. 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 2022's local elections. Read more
Pro Bono Economics worked with West London Zone to examine the potential economic outcomes of their programme of support for children facing multiple disadvantages in west London. Read more
Boosting charity productivity is an overlooked opportunity in the campaign to tackle the UK’s productivity problem. Both charities and policymakers have a shared interest in doing so. Read more
How can charities influence, engage with and make the most out of their relationships with civil servants? Read more
PBE Economist, Madison Kerr, explores the PBE approach to measuring the economic impact of charities. Read more
PBE’s Research and Policy Director Helen Barnard writes about the UK’s cost-of-living crisis and the government’s failure to put policy before politics. Read more
PBE’s Chief Economist Jon Franklin reflects on his experience of volunteering as a civil servant and argues that it is vital more civil servants volunteer if the government is to achieve its planned reforms. Read more
PBE's analysis of the Chancellor's Spring Statement and the latest OBR figures, what they mean for the people charities serve, charity demand and finances. Read more
New analysis on the cost-of-living crisis' impact on low-income households and the charities supporting them. Read more
Charity Finance Group (CFG) and Pro Bono Economics (PBE) have published an Economic Outlook Briefing for the charity sector. Read more
PBE's Research and Policy Analyst Jack Larkham explores the data on inequality within the social sector workforce. Read more
This research provides a cost-benefit analysis of Tavistock Relation's Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT) for Parenting under Pressure to reduce parental conflict and have cost-effective benefits after one year. Read more
A team of PBE experts take a closer look at the deeply-entrenched inequalities in the UK's labour market and the restrictions holding back the charities and community groups which could help. Read more
What do the Levelling Up White Paper, the government's response to the Kruger Review, and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund tell us? Read more
PBE chief executive Matt Whittaker examines the key role civil society has to play in each of levelling up's four core objectives. Read more