💡 If you want to influence policy, strengthen funding relationships, or understand what really makes a difference in your work, good analysis matters. This week, we're reflecting on our report for Z2K, which analysed the real value of disability benefits.

Spirit of 2012 needed robust evidence of the wellbeing impact of its funded programmes. That’s where we came in. We analysed evaluation data from projects like City to Sea, applying government-approved wellbeing valuation techniques. The result? Clear, credible evidence of impact.

Our new analysis suggests that veteran-specific therapy from PTSD Resolution helps UK veterans recover from anxiety, depression + psychological distress. It could deliver up to 3x the benefits to society for every £1 spent in just one year after the completion of treatment.

Spirit of 2012 needed robust evidence of the wellbeing impact of its funded programmes. That’s where we came in. We analysed evaluation data from projects like City to Sea, applying government-approved wellbeing valuation techniques. The result? Clear, credible evidence of impact.

⌛ Accepting submissions until 28 November We want to hear from charities, funders, service providers, researchers & practitioners working with, or studying wellbeing for, people with learning disabilities. Submit your evidence to shape future research, policy & guidance: pbe.co.uk/get-involved...

🔔 New case study Haemochromatosis UK and volunteers from FTI Consulting made the economic case for introducing early screening for haemochromatosis in Northern Ireland. It highlights something we see every day: skilled volunteers create real, measurable impact for small charities.

Our latest report explores how early engagement with arts and culture can play a powerful role in supporting young people’s wellbeing, and assesses the value for money these programmes generate. pbe.co.uk/publications...

Our latest report explores how early engagement with arts and culture can play a powerful role in supporting young people’s wellbeing, and assesses the value for money these programmes generate. pbe.co.uk/publications...

Pleased to share a new @pbe.co.uk report on veterans’ mental health we have produced in collaboration with PTSD Resolution. As we approach Remembrance Day, it highlights the urgent need for clinically effective, cost-efficient interventions to improve veterans' mental health outcomes.

Our new analysis suggests that veteran-specific therapy from PTSD Resolution helps UK veterans recover from anxiety, depression + psychological distress. It could deliver up to 3x the benefits to society for every £1 spent in just one year after the completion of treatment.

Our new pilot project with The Fore and the Tech for Good Alliance is helping small social sector organisations show their economic impact, and the early results are striking. Read the full blog by @jonfranklin.bsky.social: pbe.co.uk/insights/sho... #ImpactMeasurement #SmallCharities #TechForGood

Great to see our new analysis on trustee demographics in grant making trusts and foundations, commissioned by the Association of Charitable Foundations, in @civilsociety.bsky.social today. Read the full report here: pbe.co.uk/publications...

New analysis, commissioned by the Association of Charitable Foundations, highlights both the opportunities & ongoing challenges in ensuring that trustee boards across the sector reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. 📑Report by Anoushka Kenley and Marie Horton 👇 #Trusteeship #GMTF

The UK’s young people have the lowest wellbeing in Europe. This comes at a huge cost, with too many children feeling persistently unhappy. Hear from economists, educators, academics & young people on the difference arts programmes make to wellbeing, & how we measure it ⬇️ 📆20 November, 4 pm online

Our new pilot project with The Fore and the Tech for Good Alliance is helping small social sector organisations show their economic impact, and the early results are striking. Read the full blog by @jonfranklin.bsky.social: pbe.co.uk/insights/sho... #ImpactMeasurement #SmallCharities #TechForGood

Can organisations over-invest in wellbeing, with diminishing returns? Done right, wellbeing investment boosts retention, innovation and customer growth. Done poorly, it risks confusion and wasted resources. Read the article by CBI's Asha Musoni for our 'Economics to improve lives' series👇

Whether you’re preparing a funding bid, reporting to stakeholders, or simply looking to better understand your impact, we’re here to support your charity with free, expert help. Get Data First Aid support ⬇️

Around 3 million people with the lowest wellbeing in the UK fall into the category of “wellbeing poverty”. Our UK wellbeing forecast suggests the reinforcing effect of declining general and mental health, combined with loneliness, risks creating a “wellbeing poverty trap”. pbe.co.uk/publications...

Civil society is one of the UK’s greatest assets, but it needs a Civil Society Evidence Organisation (CSEVO): a hub to access evidence, cut duplication & support smarter decisions. We have a plan. £2.5m over 5 yrs, co-funded by government and the sector. Read the report to find out more ⬇️

Sufina Ahmad MBE, Director of John Ellerman Foundation writes about wellbeing as a framework for sharing the depth and breadth of ideas and beliefs around people, society and the natural world in a way that is recognised in collective decision making. #Wellbeing #TrustsandFoundations

We’re delighted to announce our nominees for this year’s Smart Thinking Awards! Congratulations to Nadine Cameron and @karol122.bsky.social. Looking forward to the awards ceremony in November @smartthinking.bsky.social. #ThinkTankAwards #Wellbeing

Civil society is one of the UK’s greatest assets, but it needs a Civil Society Evidence Organisation (CSEVO): a hub to access evidence, cut duplication & support smarter decisions. We have a plan. £2.5m over 5 yrs, co-funded by government and the sector. Read the report to find out more ⬇️

What is “the good life”? Lord Blunkett argues it’s not just about money: dignity, purpose, community & a fair start in life all matter. His article in the #EconToImproveLives series makes the case for investing in young people’s wellbeing, from early years to employment. pbe.co.uk/insights/wel...

What was the most read in September? Congrats to @suttontrust.bsky.social HJS @thefabians.bsky.social @pbe.co.uk @instituteforgovernment.org.uk @uniofbathipr.bsky.social @re-state.bsky.social @niesrorg.bsky.social @resfoundation.bsky.social who all had reports feature in this month's top 10! 🎉

Whether you’re preparing a funding bid, reporting to stakeholders, or simply looking to better understand your impact, we’re here to support your charity with free, expert help. Get Data First Aid support ⬇️

Can organisations over-invest in wellbeing, with diminishing returns? Done right, wellbeing investment boosts retention, innovation and customer growth. Done poorly, it risks confusion and wasted resources. Read the article by CBI's Asha Musoni for our 'Economics to improve lives' series👇

Free2Talk offers something vital for LGBTQ+ young people: a safe, identity-affirming space to belong. @karol122.bsky.social and @charlotteprothero.bsky.social share Charlie’s story, and the value of the programme which could deliver £4 of wellbeing benefit for every £1 spent. Read it here 👇

🔔Calling economists, analysts and researchers - we've got new volunteer opportunities! If you have experience in economic modelling, Excel spreadsheet creation or data analysis, two orgs could use your help. Applications close 10 am on Wednesday 1 October. Find out more 👇

Civil society is one of the UK’s greatest assets, but it needs a Civil Society Evidence Organisation (CSEVO): a hub to access evidence, cut duplication & support smarter decisions. We have a plan: £2.5m over 5 yrs, co-funded by government and the sector. Read the report: pbe.co.uk/publications...

The evidence is overwhelming: prioritising wellbeing drives measurable benefits for employees, shareholders, customers, and wider society. In her latest article for our ‘Economics to improve lives’ series, Hannah Pearsall, Head of Wellbeing at Hays UK&I says wellbeing is a business imperative.

A think tank is calling on the government and the charity sector to launch a new body aimed at improving “the flow and use of evidence” across civil society. www.charitytimes.com/ct/Call-to-l...

@pbe.co.uk's business case for a Civil Society Evidence Organisation has govt support. Get in touch with report co-author @mattwhittaker.bsky.social if you're interested in funding or getting involved in making it happen www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/dcms-ba...

Thank you Emily Harle for an excellent write up our new report calling for a civil society evidence org to improve the sector's evidence base and effectiveness. Funders, get in touch with report co-authors Anoushka Kenley and @mattwhittaker.bsky.social if you're interested in getting involved.

The UK’s charities do incredible work, but too often lack the data and insight needed to go further. CSEVO would be a new hub linking charities, funders, researchers & government—so evidence is shared, not siloed.

Civil society is one of the UK’s greatest assets, but it needs a Civil Society Evidence Organisation (CSEVO): a hub to access evidence, cut duplication & support smarter decisions. We have a plan: £2.5m over 5 yrs, co-funded by government and the sector. Read the report: pbe.co.uk/publications...

The evidence is overwhelming: prioritising wellbeing drives measurable benefits for employees, shareholders, customers, and wider society. In her latest article for our ‘Economics to improve lives’ series, Hannah Pearsall, Head of Wellbeing at Hays UK&I says wellbeing is a business imperative.

Free2Talk offers something vital for LGBTQ+ young people: a safe, identity-affirming space to belong. @karol122.bsky.social and @charlotteprothero.bsky.social share Charlie’s story, and the value of the programme which could deliver £4 of wellbeing benefit for every £1 spent. Read it here 👇

Looking forward to this discussion at the Liberal Democrat Party Conference on how we can tackle wellbeing poverty and ensure everyone has the chance to live a decent quality of life.

📅Join us on Monday at the Lib Dem conference for a panel discussion on low wellbeing Wellbeing poverty: Boosting life satisfaction for those that need it most Monday 22 September from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at the Shaftesbury Suite, Marriott Hotel

Around 60% of schools measure wellbeing voluntarily, but inconsistent tools and definitions make it hard to compare results or know what works. Alongside our partners and a coalition of 60+ orgs, we'll continue to call for wellbeing measurement in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill.

What is “the good life”? Lord Blunkett argues it’s not just about money: dignity, purpose, community & a fair start in life all matter. His article in the #EconToImproveLives series makes the case for investing in young people’s wellbeing, from early years to employment. pbe.co.uk/insights/wel...

Online training for analysts on using HM Treasury’s wellbeing guidance In partnership with State of Life and LSE, the workshop will give you the tools to use wellbeing measurement in business cases, appraisals and evaluations. 4.5 hour workshops across 21 & 23 Oct Apply to attend👇

Wanting a deeper dive on trusteeship? Following our recent report with the Charity Commission, we’re releasing the data tables for researchers & charities to explore. Access the data & discover more about who trustees are, the support they need, and barriers they face:

📣Calling analysts working in and around the social sector. Come join the next @pbe.co.uk Social Sector Economists Network meeting and explore new work on perinatal depression and on the size of the UK’s impact economy 📣 2 October | 10:00–11:30 | Online events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7b825d...

📣 Team PBE are heading to the party conferences If you're at the Labour, Conservative or Lib Dem conference, drop @charlotteprothero.bsky.social or Charlotte Stevens a line. We’re keen to hear about your current work and how we can influence policy together.

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New case study! Charity @pbe.co.uk used our data to show that the £28 billion annual bill for disability benefits creates £42bn in positive effects

Wanting a deeper dive on trusteeship? Following our recent report with the Charity Commission, we’re releasing the data tables for researchers & charities to explore. Access the data & discover more about who trustees are, the support they need, and barriers they face:

Online training for analysts on using HM Treasury’s wellbeing guidance In partnership with State of Life and LSE, the workshop will give you the tools to use wellbeing measurement in business cases, appraisals and evaluations. 4.5 hour workshops across 21 & 23 Oct Apply to attend👇

Civil society has reached a milestone: we estimate that for the first time, paid hours now exceed volunteer hours. Do we need to slow the tide and re-emphasise volunteering, or do we accept the sector is becoming more professional? Explore these questions in our new blog: