Tag: Pro Bono Economics

Charity trustees highly recommend their role to others, new PBE research shows

Stuart Mitchell

At a time when many charities carry trustee vacancies on their boards, trustees are overwhelmingly likely to recommend trusteeship to others.  These early findings emerge from in-depth research into trusteeship, conducted as part of a collaborative project between the Charity Commission and PBE, which aims to better understand who trustees are and what skills they bring to the role. These findings coincide with Trustees’ Week, an annual celebration of the achievements of almost 1 million trustees across the UK, recognising the time, commitment and effort they bring to lead and…

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Leading economist appointed Chair of Trustees at Pro Bono Economics

Stuart Mitchell

Tera Allas CBE joins Pro Bono Economics (PBE) as its new Chair of Trustees. Lord Gus O’Donnell who has held the position since 2016 will become Honorary President and continue being an ambassador for PBE’s work.   PBE uses economic analysis and the unique insights from the social sector to address the causes and consequences of low wellbeing in the UK.   Tera’s appointment is a significant milestone as PBE adopts its new three-year strategy, expanding the way it tackles the causes of low wellbeing and creating new ways for economists to…

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Wealthy Britons could give £2.8 billion more to charity each year

Stuart Mitchell

New research reveals that wealthy people in Great Britain say they could give an estimated £2.8 billion more to charity each year, raising the prospect of more than halving the giving gap the country faces relative to world leaders New Zealand and Canada. If that money were donated, health charities and children’s organisations are likely to benefit the most from an influx in giving.  The analysis by Pro Bono Economics (PBE) identifies 5.8 million ‘wealthy’ people in Great Britain – those with assets of £100,000 or more when their main…

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1 in 5 charities cut back services, despite spiralling demand

Stuart Mitchell

Many charities across the UK are struggling to meet demand for their services, according to new research from Pro Bono Economics (NTU) and Nottingham Trent University’s VCSE Data and Insights National Observatory. The report, ‘Treatment for the charity sector’s unhealthy status quo’, warns that the deep-rooted challenges of financial instability, skills gaps and rising demand are affecting charities’ ability to support people most in need. Drawing on data from the largest quarterly survey of charities in the UK, the VCSE Sector Barometer, it finds that as many as 1 in…

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Pro Bono Economics research estimates that there are around 230,000 people under 35 in the UK with net financial assets exceeding £100,000

Stuart Mitchell

New research reveals that, while a significant percentage of young people in the UK are keen to contribute to good causes, many are not receiving advice on how best to invest their money. The research, by Pro Bono Economics (PBE), found that while there are around 230,000 people under 35 with net assets exceeding £100,000, roughly 110,000 of those may not be in contact with a financial or wealth adviser. As well as unlocking large charitable donations, providing philanthropy support for young wealthy clients would be a significant growth opportunity…

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