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  • The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on problem debt in the UK

    The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on problem debt in the UK

    Our analysis, commissioned by Citizens Advice, finds that there could be at least 1.5 million households at risk of problem debt by mid-2021 as a result of the economic fallout from the Covid-19 crisis - an increase of 370,000 – 480,000 households compared to pre-crisis levels. Read more

  • January 11-18 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

    January 11-18 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

    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

  • The charity sector through Covid

    The charity sector through Covid

    In our first report of 2021, we take a look at our Tracker’s major findings about how Covid impacted charities, how they responded, and what their expectations are going into this new year. Read more

  • November 15-20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

    November 15-20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

    As the government considers how to soothe the social scars Covid has created, charitable organisations can be a core ingredient of the balm the country needs. But without additional resource to meet its multiple fronts of demand, the charity sector will not be able to fulfil its full potential to help everyone it can. Read more

  • The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on problem debt in the UK
  • January 11-18 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results
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Research & policy

PBE’s research and policy team uses the toolkit of economics to better understand and support the social sector.

We build on the insights derived from our charity projects to investigate how social sector organisations can get the most out of their resources. We develop ideas to support a thriving civil society and use data to grow the evidence base for action.

For all research or policy related enquiries, please contact Anoushka Kenley.

Covid-19 Charity Survey

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on problem debt in the UK

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on problem debt in the UK

Our analysis, commissioned by Citizens Advice, finds that there could be at least 1.5 million households at risk of problem debt by mid-2021 as a result of the economic fallout from the Covid-19 crisis - an increase of 370,000 – 480,000 households compared to pre-crisis levels. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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The Magic Breakfast model of school breakfast provision

The Magic Breakfast model of school breakfast provision

This research finds that if all pupils who are completing KS1 at schools with high disadvantage in England received Magic Breakfast’s model of school breakfast provision, it could generate long-term benefits of £2.7 billion. Read more

Published: 7th February, 2021

Updated: 1st March, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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January 11-18 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

January 11-18 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

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

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Updated: 9th February, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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The impact of waiting lists for children’s mental health services on the costs of wider public services

The impact of waiting lists for children’s mental health services on the costs of wider public services

Untreated mental health issues for children and young people whilst on waiting lists cost public services an estimated £75m per year. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2021

Updated: 1st March, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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In the Public Eye: snapshot of public attitudes towards civil society

In the Public Eye: snapshot of public attitudes towards civil society

To mark the launch of the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, we commissioned YouGov to provide a snapshot of public attitudes towards civil society in November 2020. Read more

Published: 19th January, 2021

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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The charity sector through Covid

The charity sector through Covid

In our first report of 2021, we take a look at our Tracker’s major findings about how Covid impacted charities, how they responded, and what their expectations are going into this new year. Read more

Published: 6th January, 2021

Updated: 10th February, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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2020 at a glance

2020 at a glance

It is more important than ever that charities are able to measure, understand and communicate their impact. Here's how we've helped charities this year. Read more

Published: 17th December, 2020

Updated: 7th January, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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Civil Action: exploring civil society's potential in the 2020s

Civil Action: exploring civil society's potential in the 2020s

The Commission on Civil Society aims to remove the constraints that hold the sector back and promote the approaches that help to push it forward. This report is the first step on that journey. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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Essay Collection: Civil Society, Unleashed

Essay Collection: Civil Society, Unleashed

21 thinkers, activists, professionals, writers and academics across the public, private and social sectors were asked the same question: ‘How do we unleash the potential of civil society in the 2020s?’. Read more

Published: 1st December, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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November 15-20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

November 15-20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

As the government considers how to soothe the social scars Covid has created, charitable organisations can be a core ingredient of the balm the country needs. But without additional resource to meet its multiple fronts of demand, the charity sector will not be able to fulfil its full potential to help everyone it can. Read more

Published: 20th November, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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Is this time different? Charity funding in recession and recovery

Is this time different? Charity funding in recession and recovery

PBE's latest research looks at how the Covid-19 recession and recovery could impact charity income Read more

Published: 11th November, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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October 12-18 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

October 12-18 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

October's latest charity sector survey shows a substantial proportion of charities expecting falls in their donation income over Christmas. Read more

Published: 23rd October, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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The economic benefits of short breaks for families of children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions

The economic benefits of short breaks for families of children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions

Our report with Together for Short Lives found that providing short breaks for parent carers of children in palliative care could provide significant benefits to wider society. Read more

Published: 7th October, 2020

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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September 15 - 20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

September 15 - 20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 25th September, 2020

Updated: 12th October, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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Developing wellbeing cost effectiveness measures in the charity sector

Developing wellbeing cost effectiveness measures in the charity sector

Pro Bono Economics has developed a seven-step approach to assess the wellbeing cost-effectiveness of a charitable intervention, in partnership with the What Works Centre for Wellbeing. Read more

Published: 17th September, 2020

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Tia Manavis

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Weathering the storm: PBE Covid Charity Tracker (August 03 - 07 results)

Weathering the storm: PBE Covid Charity Tracker (August 03 - 07 results)

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 19th August, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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Analysis of Covid Charity Tracker survey free text responses

Analysis of Covid Charity Tracker survey free text responses

What has Covid-19 meant to your organisation and what more can the government, funders or others be doing to support you? Read more

Published: 13th August, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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June 16 - 17 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

June 16 - 17 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 18th June, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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June 09 - 10 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

June 09 - 10 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 11th June, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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June 02 - 03 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

June 02 - 03 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 4th June, 2020

Updated: 26th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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May 26 - 27 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

May 26 - 27 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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May 19 - 20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

May 19 - 20 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 21st May, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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May 12 - 13 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

May 12 - 13 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 14th May, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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May 05 - 06 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

May 05 - 06 Covid Charity Tracker Survey results

These are the results from our Charity Tracker Survey, designed to understand the pressures being faced by the charity sector as a result of the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Published: 7th May, 2020

Updated: 25th September, 2020

Author: Tia Manavis

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