A wellbeing analysis of the employment and mental health programmes run by Walking With The Wounded Read more
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
What charities need to know about the implications of the Chancellor's 2023 Budget for their income, demand, services, and the economy overall. Read more
Ahead of the announcement of the Chancellor's 2023 Budget this week, PBE's Anoushka Kenley, Jack Larkham and Nicole Sykes make the case for the charity sector's role in helping to solve the UK's inactivity challenge. Read more
Pro Bono Economics worked with Breaking Barriers to understand the potential value for money of their employment support for refugees in the UK. Read more
Pro Bono Economics worked with Revolving Doors to review the feasibility of completing an economic analysis of the costs and benefits of adopting diversion policies. Read more
If you are an organisation working with a young people at risk of exclusion in the area of Greater Manchester, you may be eligible for free economic impact measurement support. Read more
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
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
After years of decline in formal volunteering, new survey data and polling suggests a rise in 2023. Read more
The Q4 2022 VCSE Sector Barometer shows rising demand, rising costs, income deterioration and service cuts in some organisations. Read more
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
Wellbeing measurement offers a way to calculate cost-effectiveness of charity interventions, as this new guide shows Read more
PBE's Chief Economist Jon Franklin looks at how multiple risk factors for school exclusion impact on a child's wellbeing. Read more
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
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
PBE's Nicole Sykes takes a look at the impact of public sector backlogs on the charity sector. Read more
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
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
PBE examines the consequences of the OBR's outlook and the Chancellor's Autumn Statement for charities. Read more
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
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
An analysis of the economic benefits of the Career Ready programme based on its impact on A-level attainment. Read more
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
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