This report from UK think tank PBE makes the business case for a Civil Society Evidence Organisation. Civil society is one of the UK’s greatest assets, yet too often, it is held back by structural barriers that prevent it operating at full potential. That is why we are calling for the co-creation of a Civil...

This report from UK think tank the Social Market Foundation discusses how to radically reduce rough sleeping this parliament. Some have argued that rough sleeping is an intractible problem. This briefing sets out the case for why this is not the case and that by using a Housing First model, government can begin a journey...

This report from UK think tank Labour Together looks at the ethics and expectation of contribution. This essay, by Labour Together’s chief policy adviser, Morgan Wild, argues that this Labour government should root itself in an ethic and expectation of contribution: the actions we take that make other people better off. This can be work,...

This report from UK think tank PBE examines the economic benefits of mentoring LGBTQ+ young people. There is still limited understanding of what works, and what does not, when supporting LGBTQ+ young people’s mental health. While the problem is increasingly acknowledged, the evidence base around effective interventions remains limited. Our report builds the evidence on...

This report from UK think tank the Institute for Government examines the performance gaps in schools. The 2010s saw educational attainment increase, and disparities narrow, across England’s schools – but this progress was brought to a shuddering halt when Covid hit. Since 2019, educational inequalities have again grown wider and more pronounced, both across the...

This report from UK think tank PBE explores the economic contribution of civic society. Civil society and volunteering are widely recognised as important generators of social value. From food banks to cancer research, local sports teams or youth clubs, it’s clear that civil society provides vital services, makes our communities stronger and boosts our wellbeing....

This report from UK think tank the Institute of Development Studies reviews queer and feminist organisations and social movements countering roll back in 14 countries. This rapid scoping review maps out the landscape of rollback politics across four key areas: sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI); sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR); gender-based violence...

This report from UK think tank Civitas examines whether a ‘tiered’ approach goes to the heart of policing and the wider criminal justice system. In the wake of the civil disturbances following the Southport tragedy, any mention of the phrase ‘two-tier policing’ has been dismissed. This report questions why progressive political leaders refer to it...

This report from UK think tank the Resolution Foundation examines the role of place in driving regional pay inequalities. Pay varies dramatically across England. In 2024, average weekly wages range from £610 in Liskeard to £1,130 in London. Is this because high‑earning areas attract inherently higher‑earning people, or because the jobs located there pay more...

This report from UK think tank PolicyWISE looks at strategic approaches to encouraging active travel in the four nations of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. This briefing from PolicyWISE sets out the different national policy approaches to active travel in the UK and Republic of Ireland in just 5 pages. This report finds...

This report from UK think tank RUSI examines online hate speech and discrimination in the age of AI. Discussions centred around the complexities introduced by AI-generated and targeted hate speech, and explored potential responses, from regulatory measures and content moderation to educational initiatives promoting critical thinking skills. This conference report summarises key themes and points...

This report from UK think tank the Fabian Society makes the case for a fully funded fair pay agreement in order to tackle the workforce crisis and improve the quality of care. The treatment of our social care workforce is a national scandal. England’s 1.6 million care workers suffer from endemic low pay and poor...

This report from UK think tank the Henry Jackson Society offers urgent policy recommendations to combat disinformation and restore academic integrity. A new Henry Jackson Society report by Dr Helena Ivanov uncovers how antisemitic disinformation is fuelling hostility against Jewish students across UK universities – and how institutions are failing to respond. In the wake...

This report from UK think tank the Sutton Trust looks at the geography of opportunity and social mobility in England. Opportunity is not evenly spread across the country. A young person’s socio-economic background – including the income level of their family, their parents’ educational qualifications, and their family’s wealth – all play a critical role...

This report from UK think tank PBE looks at using wellbeing to understand the value for money of Spirit of 2012 grants. Funders influence how impact is measured in the social sector. Their data needs to shape both the type of data charities collect and how they use it. However, the need for charities to...