Bank Chief Economist urges action to channel more resources into struggling sector Read more
16 million workers with low numeracy skills in the UK are estimated to be earning up to £1,600 less per year on average than if they had a basic level of numeracy skills Read more
The Commission is seeking insights, data and examples to help them better understand the current landscape for civil society and start developing ideas to achieve its ambitions. Read more
PBE responds to the Budget, focusing on emergency funding for charities, levelling up, and Universal Credit. Read more
The societal costs of problem debt are likely to top £1 billion this year, with the taxpayer picking up the cost of additional mental health support and housing provision. Read more
A new study by Pro Bono Economics, in partnership with Magic Breakfast and Heinz has found that providing disadvantaged pupils completing KS1 with just one year’s supply of school breakfast provision, could generate long-term economic benefits in excess of £9,000 per child Read more
Latest income fall likely to amount to at least £200 million Read more
Untreated mental health conditions of children stuck on NHS mental health waiting lists cost schools and specialist education services £69 million a year. Read more
New research shows wide-spread innovation and invention through the charity sector as a result of Covid-19. Read more
When coronavirus hit, there was a surge in people putting up their hands to help others in need, both through charities and within their neighbourhoods. Yet with the pandemic far from over, there are signs that the surge in community spirit is starting to flag. Read more
75% of charities expect higher demand next year, while 83% forecast income decline Read more
Lord Gus O’Donnell: “Civil society can no longer be overlooked if building back better is to succeed” Read more
Lockdown worries for 55% of charities as 2020 takes its toll Read more
The £10 billion charity funding gap created by coronavirus is putting an “alarming proportion” of jobs and services in the firing line in the social sector. Read more
Every £1 invested in The Clink’s prisoner training and support programme delivers a return on investment of £4.80, says new report by Pro Bono Economics. Read more
Charity incomes are expected to drop by £6.7 billion at the same time as demand for their support rises by the equivalent of £3.4 billion. Read more
Charities contribute £200 billion in economic value each year – twelve times the official estimate of £17 billion, according to top economists at Pro Bono Economics. Read more
Charity announces new scheme to match its expert volunteer economists with civil society organisations as they tackle the coronavirus challenge. Read more
Before the lockdown, the UK’s women were underpaid by £126 billion. What can they expect when the world wakes up again? Read more
Armed with evidence of success in reducing risk of self-harm and suicide, East Belfast Community Counselling Centre calls for increased funding of mental health services in the community. Read more
Matt, who leaves his role as Deputy CEO of the Resolution Foundation after eleven years with the think tank, will take up the post with Pro Bono Economics in mid-November. Read more
Most doctors say that volunteering roles in health should be expanded to include people who can bring their professional (non-clinical) skills with their personal skills to their volunteer roles – a new report by charities Pro Bono Economics and Helpforce has found. Read more
PE is being squeezed out of the curriculum due to academic over-testing of children, say teachers. Read more
New analysis from Pro Bono Economics estimates the potential costs to the taxpayer of children who witness severe domestic violence and go on to develop behavioural disorders as between £480m and £1.4bn. Read more