Charities offer part of the solution to each and every challenge of levelling up. But charities and their sources of financing aren't evenly spread. How can we drive up giving in the places that can benefit the most? Read more
To mark the launch of a new House of Lords committee report drawing on PBE research, CEO Matt Whittaker reflects on the scale of cuts to children's services since 2010. Read more
Our latest Charity Tracker survey found that the positive signs in wider society have translated into increased optimism about the future for many charities. However, notwithstanding this optimism, we found most charities still faced a growing demand for their services and staff challenges brought on by the ‘pingdemic’. Read more
Submitted as a part of the Law Family Commission on Civil Society's call for evidence on unleashing civil society's potential. Read more
Andy Haldane's full speech from the Local Trust Community Power Lecture. Read more
Research consultant David Ainsworth on the impact that a set of satellite accounts for the voluntary sector would have on the civil society. Read more
Charities can now receive flexible, light-touch support from volunteer economists through our Data First Aid service. Director of Services Melinda Kunjasich details how this means more charities can receive the support they need. Read more
PBE's Research and Policy Director Anoushka Kenley gives her reaction to this morning's ONS Labour Market statistics. Read more
If levelling up is to mean anything then it must mean something to people. That means diversifying the agenda, to invest in individuals and not just infrastructure. Addressing the adult skills crisis in the UK is an essential part of that. 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
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
Despite being forewarned about the social and economics effects of Covid on women, we seem to be sweeping them under the carpet. 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
PBE Research and Policy Director Anoushka Kenley gives her reaction to this morning's ONS Labour Market statistics. Read more
At yesterday’s Budget, the Chancellor set himself three challenges. First, how to help the country continue to weather the storm. Second, how to begin the work of restoration once we’re allowed to emerge from the proverbial storm shelter. And third, how to pay for it all. Read more
The scale of the volunteering effort has been a testament to the human desire to work together when times are tough. But will it endure as we move into recovery? Read more
Funding for school breakfasts comes to an end in a matter of months. PBE's Chief Economist, Jon Franklin, reveals why this may mean missing out on substantial long-term economic benefits. Read more
inequalities of all forms can reinforce each other to the detriment of the nation’s longer term health and wellbeing. Making the right policy choices is just as important in recovery as in crisis. Read more
Incentives like a ‘digital civic passport’ can recognise voluntary action and encourage wider participation in civic service. Originally published in the Financial Times. Read more