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PBE@pbe· 15d

Social sector economists 📣 Join us for the next Social sector economists: Network Meeting. 🗓️ 11 August, 11:10–13:00 📍 ONLINE 🎟️ Register | events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bdd826... Hope you can join us!

Social sector economists: Network meeting11 August 11:30–13:00PresentationsNatasha Jolob, Kai-zen Change for Good CIC and Karol Rodriguez Cabrera, PBEThe Social Sector Economists Network os a friendly and supportive space for economists, analysts, researchers and evaluation practitioners to share work in progress, discuss analytical challenges, test new ideas and learn from others working across the social sector.

PBE@pbe· 23d

What could Andy Burnham's premiership mean for civil society? Happily, we already have a good idea. Andy Burnham was one of the expert contributors to the Law Family Commission on Civil Society, led by PBE.

Andy Burnham at the Financial Times 2015 Summer Party.
Licence: Creative Commons Licence
Creator: Financial Times
Copyright: Tolga Akmen

PBE@pbe· 29d

What role can the voluntary sector play in supporting children and young people's mental health?

PBE@pbe· Jul 7

Investing in early support for young people's mental health could generate £56 billion in economic benefits 💡

PBE@pbe· Jul 6

We've matched volunteer analyst Max Magnacca Sancho with the Women's Resource Centre (United Kingdom) (WRC) 🎉

PBE@pbe· Jun 24

This Small Charity Week, we're celebrating the brilliant work of our small charity forum members: Barnabus Manchester Birth Companions Disability Support Calderdale CIC Fat Macy's Fences & Frontiers Greater Change Khulisa OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS Our Time Charity

Small charity week, 22-29 June, small charities, big impact, small in size, but big in impact.

PBE@pbe· Jun 23

In this month's insights and events newsletter ✉️ • Our latest research on Children's Services spending. • Inflation and the squeeze on charity wages. • The impact of expert volunteer support for Fearless Girls Club. Sign up: eepurl.com/den4kn

PBE@pbe· Jun 18

"Research shows that loneliness is increasing among young people," according to our friends at the Marmalade Trust

“For the 10th anniversary [of Loneliness Awareness Week] we are calling on a renewed national leadership on loneliness and social connection through a cross government action plan that future proofs the social health of young people and recognises the importance of a coordinated, multi-systemic approach to address loneliness in all ages.”

Hannah Beatrice, Loneliness Awareness Week Campaign Manager, Marmalade Trust

PBE@pbe· Jun 15

It's loneliness awareness week. Our 2024 research found that five million adults in the UK live with chronic loneliness and the cost to public services is significant.

PBE@pbe· Jun 11

Jon Franklin our Chief Economist says, "There’s a significant gap between what organisations working with children and young people say they want for them and what they actually measure. Part of supporting future generations in the UK means closing that measurement gap"

PBE@pbe· Jun 11

This word cloud shows what is actually being measured: things like attainment, literacy, attendance and behaviour.

PBE@pbe· Jun 11

What really matters when it comes to children and young people's mental health and wellbeing? The word cloud below shows what organisations working with children and young people say is important for children: things like health, confidence, skills, and wellbeing.

PBE@pbe· Jun 9

If improving children's wellbeing means thinking about the whole child, we have to use a measurement framework that goes beyond school attendance, attainment and children in crisis.

The panel chair, Meera Saravanan, Youth Activist, Jack Reynolds, CEO, Football Beyond Borders, Karol Rodriguez Cabrera, Economist and PBE's Children and Young People's Mental Health lead and Jon Franklin, PBE's Chief Economist.

PBE@pbe· Jun 9

Last week we gathered policymakers and funders to share the findings of our Porticus Trust-funded work on children and young people's mental health and wellbeing.

PBE@pbe· Jun 1

It's Volunteers Week and we're celebrating our 1,000th volunteer, Iseoluwa Adejumo 🎉

Tell us a bit about why you chose to volunteer with PBE?

What drew me to PBE was that it felt like an opportunity to share my skills and actively be involved in making positive changes happen.

How did you find the experience and what did you learn?

I enjoyed getting to learn about Welcome to Badminton’s work with migrants and, as a foreigner living and working in the UK at the time, I felt personally drawn to the project. Volunteering on this project definitely gave me a sense of fulfilment and elation at being able to give a solution to a pressing issue. It was also an eye-opener to the fact that volunteering does not always have to be a grand gesture but with a few hours a week, from the comfort of your home you can make a difference.

What would you say to other economists thinking of engaging with PBE?

Overall, I had a great experience throughout the project with adequate support from the PBE team ranging from setting up introductory calls, regular check-ins and spelling out clear expectations. My biggest thanks to Nadine and Ruth for this amazing opportunity. I definitely would take up another volunteering project with PBE!

Iseoluwa supported Welcome to Badminton, a charity that offers sports sessions for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants to help support wellbeing.

PBE@pbe· May 27

PBE@pbe· May 26

There's a week left to apply for our volunteer opportunities with: - Climate Majority Project - ADHD Action Network - Signal Family Support - Rethink Repayment Deadline: Midday, Monday 1 July

PBE@pbe· May 19

Meet our Senior Project Manager, Nadine Cameron 👋 Behind the scenes at PBE it's Nadine who: → project manages our economic analysis → matches volunteer economists with social sector organisations. → coordinates our unlocking impact and wellbeing measurement workshops.

PBE@pbe· May 14

Since 2019, 180,000 people in the UK with mental health issues have fallen into wellbeing poverty.

PBE@pbe· May 13

We're looking for social sector organisations supporting children under the age of 16 that want to measure their economic impact to raise the profile of their work.

Impact measurement workshop, September 2026. Got questions? Get in touch at projects@pbe.cu.uk. The image also shows PBE's Chief Economist chatting with workshop participants and has some explainer text about the workshops that is repeated in the post caption.

PBE@pbe· May 11

Here are the results of some of the analysis we've done to understand what works when it comes to mental health and wellbeing — from access to arts and culture or safe spaces to talk, to traditional and nature-based mental health therapy. #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek #MHAW2026

PBE@pbe· May 7

When measuring impact, we often come across the J-curve phenomenon. When people get involved with programmes designed to help, we sometimes see a fall in their reported outcomes before it begins to rise — this appears as a "J-curve" when we chart the impact of the programme.

Illustration of J Curve Effect in Reported wellbeing. Notes: Time (months) begins when the support starts (month 1). The vertical axis shows reported wellbeing, measured using a life satisfaction scale (for example, the ONS 0-10 scale). Source: PBE illustrative example (not based on real data).
The image is of a chart showing the J Curve Effect plotted as a purple line.

PBE@pbe· May 6

We're still accepting applications for pro bono support from our in-house economists. 👇

Pro bono support. The application window for pro bono support from our in-house economists is open — apply now. pbe.co.ukThe image shows three people working at a desk, but only one of each of their hands is visible. One touches an open notebook, one touches a pad of post-it notes and the third types on a laptop.

PBE@pbe· May 5

We were pleased to collaborate with Morgan Stanley last week to deliver an impact measurement session for participants of the Impact Through Innovation Awards.

Tha image shows a screenshot of all the participants and trainers on the online training with Morgan Stanley.

PBE@pbe· Apr 30

• The Women’s Resource Centre (WRC), the leading national umbrella body for women’s charities in the UK, supporting a network of over 500 organisations. pbe.co.uk/vacancies/vo...

PBE@pbe· Apr 30

• Gatwick Detainees Welfare Group (GDWG) works to improve the welfare and well-being of people held in immigration detention, by offering friendship and support and advocating for fair treatment. pbe.co.uk/vacancies/vo...

PBE@pbe· Apr 30

• Plateful Café, a small charity which offers employment and training opportunities to refugees and runs community events celebrating diverse cultures and cuisines. pbe.co.uk/vacancies/vo...

PBE@pbe· Apr 30

You could volunteer with: • Concordia, a charity that organises projects and placements both in the UK and abroad, providing individuals with opportunities to gain new skills, earn money, and experience life in different countries. pbe.co.uk/vacancies/vo...

PBE@pbe· Apr 29

Report author and PBE Economist, Dr Maliha Rahanaz says, “The roundtable brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, creating a valuable space to explore both the challenges and opportunities in measuring wellbeing for people with learning disabilities.”

Image shows the quote from Dr Rahanaz and an image of her against a branded PBE background.

PBE@pbe· Apr 27

What is green or blue social prescribing? 🌊 🌳 The evidence of a link between improved wellbeing and spending time in nature is growing.