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Levelling the playing field: Measuring wellbeing among people with learning disabilities

Maliha Rahanaz & Jon Franklin, Chief Economist April 2026

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Evaluating the impact of nature-based therapy on veterans 

Jon Franklin, Chief Economist February 2026

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Unlocking creativity: the economic impact of engagement with arts and culture among young people

Maliha Rahanaz November 2025

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Evaluating the impact of mental health therapy on the wellbeing of veterans

Sadia Sheikh, Economic Associate & Rachel Gomez, Senior Economist November 2025

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Trustee demographics in grant making trusts and foundations

Anoushka Kenley, Head of Social Sector & Marie Horton, Head of Analysis October 2025

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Better evidence, better outcomes: The business case for a Civil Society Evidence Organisation

Jon Franklin, Chief Economist & Anoushka Kenley, Head of Social Sector & Matt Whittaker, Chief Executive Officer September 2025

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Seen, safe and supported: The economic benefits of mentoring LGBTQ+ young people

Karol Rodriguez Cabrera, Economist August 2025

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The happy childhood dividend: The value of reversing a decade of decline in children’s mental health

Rachel Gomez, Senior Economist & Jon Franklin, Chief Economist August 2025

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Civil society and volunteering: A force for growth?

Anoushka Kenley, Head of Social Sector & Jack Larkham, Senior Research and Policy Analyst & Josh Martin, Economist July 2025

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