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Pro Bono Economics

Also known as: Pro Bond Economics, Pbe

Pro Bono Economics uses economics to empower the social sector and to increase wellbeing across the UK. We combine project work with individual charities and social enterprises with policy research that can drive systemic change. Experts and economists at PBE work on a wide range of issues related to wellbeing including mental health, education, employment, poverty, volunteering and civil society.

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Activities & Mission

Pro Bono Economics uses economics to empower the social sector and to increase wellbeing across the UK. We combine project work with individual charities and social enterprises with policy research that can drive systemic change. Experts and economists at PBE work on a wide range of issues related to wellbeing including mental health, education, employment, poverty, volunteering and civil society.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,430,713
Latest Expenditure
£1,862,973

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,261,750
Charitable Activities £163,090
Other Trading £0
Investments £5,873
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,549,312
Raising Funds £313,661
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,430,713
£1,862,973£1,549,312£196,496£95,63320 / 1
2024
£1,736,973
£1,701,418£1,369,012£628,756£421,34320 / 0
2023
£1,613,829
£1,452,131£1,163,881£593,201£397,82618 / 2
2022
£982,044
£1,568,797£1,380,205£431,503£301,38118 / 913
2021
£1,483,885
£1,385,058£1,222,287£1,018,256£457,56016 / 803

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pro Bono Economics

What does Pro Bono Economics do?

Pro Bono Economics uses economics to empower the social sector and to increase wellbeing across the UK. We combine project work with individual charities and social enterprises with policy research that can drive systemic change. Experts and economists at PBE work on a wide range of issues related to wellbeing including mental health, education, employment, poverty, volunteering and civil society.

How much income did Pro Bono Economics report in 2025?

Pro Bono Economics reported total income of £1.43m and reported expenditure of £1.86m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Pro Bono Economics registered as a charity?

Pro Bono Economics was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 2009 as charity number 1130567. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Pro Bono Economics?

Pro Bono Economics is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAMIEN REGENT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pro Bono Economics operate?

Pro Bono Economics operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Pro Bono Economics a registered charity?

Yes — Pro Bono Economics is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130567.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
15 July 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4045102
Charity Number
1130567

Trustees

DAMIEN REGENT Chair
DAVID JOHN GREGSON
Also governs 2 other charities
Dr Rubina Ahmed
Edward Humpherson
Also governs 1 other charity
Jennifer Jane Scott
Jonathan Loynes
Matthew James Brumsen

Also Known As

  • Pro Bond Economics
  • Pbe

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2 November 2026
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