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Commission says 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'

Commission says 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'

The Law Family Commission on Civil Society, carried out by Pro Bono Economics, has published its landmark final report, calling for bold action on the sector by government, businesses and funders. Read more

Published: 26th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Commission calls for productivity boost in charity sector to unlock full potential

Commission calls for productivity boost in charity sector to unlock full potential

New research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society has identified a raft of changes and initiatives required to drive up productivity in the sector. Read more

Published: 20th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, January 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, January 2023

PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran gives his reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 18th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, January 2023

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, January 2023

Director of Research and Policy Jansev Jemal gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Is 2023 set to be the year of the volunteer?

Is 2023 set to be the year of the volunteer?

Charities could be boosted by an extra 2.5 million young people volunteering in 2023 after years of decline, as new data suggests volunteer numbers may be set to rise. Read more

Published: 30th December, 2022

Updated: 12th January, 2023

Author: Charlotte Warren

Charities struggling with energy bill hikes of 50% and more amid soaring demand, survey finds

Charities struggling with energy bill hikes of 50% and more amid soaring demand, survey finds

New study finds charities forced to cut services and staff due to economic crisis Read more

Published: 20th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, December 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, December 2022

PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran gives his reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 14th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, December 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, December 2022

PBE Economist Rachel Gomez gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE and ESCoE commissioned by DCMS to explore civil society satellite account

PBE and ESCoE commissioned by DCMS to explore civil society satellite account

The satellite account would allow data to be aggregated to better understand the economic value of the sector. Read more

Published: 5th December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Call for Charity Commission to take ‘pivotal role’ in improving grant-making

Call for Charity Commission to take ‘pivotal role’ in improving grant-making

Regulator should play more active role alongside infrastructure bodies, report says. Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Commission calls on FCA to improve philanthropy advice in financial services sector

Commission calls on FCA to improve philanthropy advice in financial services sector

New PBE research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society calls on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to mandate training on philanthropy for financial advisors and pursue regulation. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: Chancellor's Autumn Statement 2022

PBE Reacts: Chancellor's Autumn Statement 2022

PBE CEO Matt Whittaker gives his reaction to the Chancellor's Autumn Statement. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2022

Updated: 20th November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, November 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, November 2022

PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran gives his reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 16th November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, November 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, November 2022

PBE Economist Rachel Gomez gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2022

Updated: 21st November, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, October 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, October 2022

PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran gives his reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 18th October, 2022

Updated: 19th October, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, October 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, October 2022

Research and Policy Director Jansev Jemal gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 11th October, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Growth Plan benefits for wealthiest mean Philanthropy Champion 'more important than ever'

Growth Plan benefits for wealthiest mean Philanthropy Champion 'more important than ever'

Following the announcement of the Chancellor's Growth Plan, PBE has reiterated its call for a Philanthropy Champion in government, as part of its work for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society. Read more

Published: 23rd September, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: Energy Bill Relief Scheme

PBE Reacts: Energy Bill Relief Scheme

PBE Director of Policy and Communications, Nicole Sykes gives her reaction to the Energy Bill Relief Scheme. Read more

Published: 21st September, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Major whole-sector survey set to capture impact of cost of living crisis on charities

Major whole-sector survey set to capture impact of cost of living crisis on charities

PBE and the National VCSE Data and Insights Observatory are partnering to lead a major survey exploring the impact of the cost of living crisis on charities and community groups. Read more

Published: 15th September, 2022

Updated: 16th September, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, September 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, September 2022

PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran gives his reaction to this month's ONS consumer price inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Average charity donation of £20 a month will be ‘worth less than £15 by 2024’, study finds

Average charity donation of £20 a month will be ‘worth less than £15 by 2024’, study finds

New projections show the impact of inflation on charity donations and finances. Read more

Published: 14th September, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, September 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS labour market statistics, September 2022

Research and Policy Director Jansev Jemal gives her reaction to this month's ONS labour market statistics. Read more

Published: 13th September, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

Charity staff paid 7% less per hour on average than workers in the rest of the economy

Charity staff paid 7% less per hour on average than workers in the rest of the economy

New PBE research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society quantifies for the first time ever the size of the pay gap between the charity sector and the rest of the economy. Read more

Published: 22nd August, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, August 2022

PBE Reacts: ONS inflation statistics, August 2022

PBE Economist Jamie O'Halloran gives his reaction to this month's ONS inflation statistics. Read more

Published: 15th August, 2022

Updated: 17th August, 2022

Author: Charlotte Warren

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  • Civil Society Unleashed - the event

    Civil Society Unleashed - the event

    The two-year Law Family Commission on Civil Society launches its conclusion today, with Deborah Meaden, Gus O'Donnell, Stuart Andrew MP and a stellar panel.

  • Unleashing the power of civil society

    Unleashing the power of civil society

    Following two years of research, the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, carried out by Pro Bono Economics, has published its landmark final report.

  • Commission says 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'

    Commission says 'charity sector is crucial to UK recovery and growth'

    The Law Family Commission on Civil Society, carried out by Pro Bono Economics, has published its landmark final report, calling for bold action on the sector by government, businesses and funders.

  • Commission calls for productivity boost in charity sector to unlock full potential

    Commission calls for productivity boost in charity sector to unlock full potential

    New research for the Law Family Commission on Civil Society has identified a raft of changes and initiatives required to drive up productivity in the sector.

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    Rising inflation: What do charities need to know?

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  • A decade of change for children's services funding

    A decade of change for children's services funding

    PBE’s research raises concerns of a false economy in children’s services, where the need for Local Authorities to cut costs has fallen predominantly on early interventions spending such as children’s centres, family support services and services for young people.

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