Policy Institutes (Politics)

Policy Institutes Sites:

Joseph Rowntree Foundation Joseph Rowntree Foundation: Independent development and social research charity, supporting a wide programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy. (Policy Institutes) http://www.jrf.org.uk/ Job Ownership Job Ownership: Independent think tank based in London researching, advising and lobbying on employee ownership in the UK and around the world. (Policy Institutes) http://www.jobownership.co.uk/ Social Enterprise London Social Enterprise London: Exists to promote, establish and develop businesses that have social as well as economic aims. The site features current initiatives, downloadable policy papers and news about the Social Enterprise scene in London. (Policy Institutes) http://www.sel.org.uk/ Social Policy Research Unit Social Policy Research Unit: Independent research unit at University of York concerned with the development of policies and the delivery of services to support people made vulnerable by poverty, ageing, disability or chronic illness. (Policy Institutes) http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/spru/ Demos Demos: Independent think tank and research institute, believed to influence the policies of Tony Blair's government. (Policy Institutes) http://www.demos.co.uk/ Ekklesia Ekklesia: A web based think-tank promoting theological ideas in the public square. (Policy Institutes) http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/ Citizens Income Citizens Income: Gives on-line access to much of the material held at the Study Centre whilst, in addition, showcasing up-to-the-minute information on current findings, forthcoming events and reviews. (Policy Institutes) http://www.citizensincome.org/ Centre for Policy Studies Centre for Policy Studies: An independent centre-right think tank which develops and publishes public policy proposals and arranges seminars and lectures on topical policy issues. (Policy Institutes) http://www.cps.org.uk/ Institute for Fiscal Studies Institute for Fiscal Studies: Research institute which exists to provide economic analysis independent of government, political party or any other vested interest. (Policy Institutes) http://www.ifs.org.uk/ Institute for Public Policy Research Institute for Public Policy Research: Research projects, publications and articles from the progressive think tank. (Policy Institutes) http://www.ippr.org Social Issues Research Centre Social Issues Research Centre: An independent, non-profit organization founded to conduct research on social and lifestyle issues, trends, and human behavior. Campaigns against scares. (Policy Institutes) http://www.sirc.org/ Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion: UK based, independent, non-profit organisation promoting social justice. (Policy Institutes) http://www.cesi.org.uk/ New Politics Network New Politics Network: The New Politics Network is an independent political and campaigning think tank, concentrating on democratic renewal and popular participation in politics. (Policy Institutes) http://www.new-politics.net/ Catalyst Catalyst: A democratic socialist organisation set up in 1998 to promote new, practical policies directed to the redistribution of power, wealth and opportunity. (Policy Institutes) http://www.catalyst-trust.co.uk/ Age Concern London Age Concern London: Providing information about Age Concern London's work, including campaigns and publications, raising awareness of issues affecting older people in the capital. (Policy Institutes) http://www.aclondon.org.uk/ Centre for Reform Centre for Reform: An independent public policy think tank. (Policy Institutes) http://www.cfr.org.uk/ Labour Finance & Industry Group Labour Finance & Industry Group: Helps the Labour Party with policy-making in industrial and economic fields. Describes the organisation and its workings with news and member bulletins. (Policy Institutes) http://www.lfig.org/ Policy Studies Institute Policy Studies Institute: PSI undertakes and publishes research studies relevant to social, economic and industrial policy, employment and the environment. (Policy Institutes) http://www.psi.org.uk/ Policy Research Bureau Policy Research Bureau: An independent social policy research centre specialising in families and young people. (Policy Institutes) http://www.prb.org.uk Civitas: the Institute for the Study of Civil Society Civitas: the Institute for the Study of Civil Society: A British educational charity and publisher specializing in health, education, welfare, economics and the renewal of civil society. (Policy Institutes) http://www.civitas.org.uk/ Guardian Unlimited Politics: Special Report: Thinktanks Guardian Unlimited Politics: Special Report: Thinktanks: Profiles Britain's leading thinktanks and explains what they are up to. Includes reviews of recent publications and links. (Policy Institutes) http://politics.guardian.co.uk/thinktanks/ Nexus Nexus: A virtual Third Way think tank offering papers, discussion forum and mailing lists. (Policy Institutes) http://www.netnexus.org/ Institute of Economic Affairs Institute of Economic Affairs: The IEA's goal is to explain free-market ideas to the public, including politicians, students, journalists, businessmen, academics and anyone interested in public policy. (Policy Institutes) http://www.iea.org.uk/ Adam Smith Institute Adam Smith Institute: Developer of free-market policies on health, education, transport, welfare and taxation. Offers on-line publications, details of current initiatives, events diary, recommended reading, and information about Adam Smith. (Policy Institutes) http://www.adamsmith.org/ Institute for the Study of Civil Society Institute for the Study of Civil Society: A British educational charity and publisher specializing in health, education, welfare, economics and the renewal of civil society. (Policy Institutes) http://www.civil-society.org.uk/ Global Research Business Institute Global Research Business Institute: The GBRI is an educational body conducting outreach to business executives, journalists and civil servants, promoting a greater understanding of globalization and its consequences. (Policy Institutes) http://www.gbri.org/ Social Market Foundation Social Market Foundation: An independent think tank, exploring ideas that link the state and the market to create a more just, free and prosperous society. Focuses on health, education, welfare and pensions policy reform. (Policy Institutes) http://www.smf.co.uk/ Politeia Politeia: A forum for social and economic thinking encouraging reflection, discussion and debate about the place of the state in the people's daily lives, from employment and tax to education, health and pensions. (Policy Institutes) http://www.politeia.co.uk/ Fabian Society Fabian Society: A UK left of centre think tank which conducts research into political ideas and public policy reform. The site includes an on-line ordering service for various publications. (Policy Institutes) http://www.fabian-society.org.uk/ Reform Britain Reform Britain: A policy institute promoting new directions for public policy based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, and individual liberty. (Policy Institutes) http://www.reformbritain.com/