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Joseph Rowntree Foundation - http://www.jrf.org.uk/
Independent development and social research charity, supporting a programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy. |
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Institute for Fiscal Studies - http://www.ifs.org.uk/
Research institute which exists to provide economic analysis independent of government, political party or any other vested interest. |
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New Economics Foundation - http://www.neweconomics.org/
Aims to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues. |
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Institute for Public Policy Research - http://www.ippr.org.uk/
Seeks to promote social justice, democratic participation, and economic and environmental sustainability in government policy. |
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Adam Smith Institute - http://www.adamsmith.org/
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. |
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Policy Exchange - http://www.policyexchange.org.uk/
The think tank's mission is to develop and promote new policy ideas which will foster a free society based on strong communities, personal freedom, limited government, national self-confidence and an enterprise culture. |
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Policy Studies Institute - http://www.psi.org.uk/
PSI undertakes and publishes research studies relevant to social, economic and industrial policy, employment and the environment. |
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Social Issues Research Centre - http://www.sirc.org/
An independent, non-profit organisation founded to conduct research on social and lifestyle issues, trends, and human behaviour. Campaigns against scares. |
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Social Policy Research Unit - http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/spru/
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. |
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Institute of Economic Affairs - http://www.iea.org.uk/
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. |
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Fabian Society - http://fabians.org.uk/
A UK left of centre think tank which conducts research into political ideas and public policy reform. Includes an on-line ordering service for various publications. |
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Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust - http://www.jrrt.org.uk/
Promotes political reform, constitutional change and social justice by awarding grants and publishing grants. |
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New Politics Network - http://www.new-politics.com
The New Politics Network is an independent political and campaigning think tank, concentrating on democratic renewal and popular participation in politics. |
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Ekklesia - http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/
A web based think-tank promoting theological ideas in the public square. |
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Social Enterprise London - http://www.sel.org.uk/
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. |
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Policy Network - http://www.policy-network.net/
International centre-left think tank working to promote and develop progressive politics and social democratic renewal, particularly throughout Europe but also worldwide. |
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Social Market Foundation - http://www.smf.co.uk/
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. |
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Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion - http://www.cesi.org.uk/
UK based, independent, non-profit organisation promoting social justice. |
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Centre for Policy Studies - http://www.cps.org.uk/
An independent centre-right think tank which develops and publishes public policy proposals and arranges seminars and lectures on topical policy issues. |
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Civitas: The Institute for the Study of Civil Society - http://www.civitas.org.uk/
A British educational charity and publisher specialising in health, education, welfare, economics and the renewal of civil society. |
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Guardian Unlimited Politics: Special Report: Thinktanks - http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/page/2007/dec/20/1
Profiles Britain's leading thinktanks and explains what they are up to. Includes reviews of recent publications and links. |
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Social Affairs Unit - http://www.socialaffairsunit.org.uk/
The institute addresses social, economic and cultural issues with an emphasis on the value of personal responsibility. |
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Reform - http://www.reform.co.uk/
A policy institute promoting new directions for public policy based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, and individual liberty. |
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Henry Jackson Society - http://www.henryjacksonsociety.org/
Non-profit and non-partisan organisation that seeks to promote liberal democracy, universal human rights, and the maintenance of strong military forces with which to defend it. |
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Policy Research Bureau - http://www.prb.org.uk
An independent social policy research centre specialising in families and young people. |
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Politeia - http://www.politeia.co.uk/
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. |
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Nexus - http://www.netnexus.org/
A virtual Third Way think tank offering papers, discussion forum and mailing lists. |
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Citizens Income - http://www.citizensincome.org/
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. |
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Centre for Social Justice - http://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/
A think tank founded by a group of Conservative Party politicians. |
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Age Concern London - http://www.aclondon.org.uk/
Providing information about Age Concern London's work, including campaigns and publications, raising awareness of issues affecting older people in the capital. |
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Global Research Business Institute - http://www.gbri.org/
The GBRI is an educational body conducting outreach to business executives, journalists and civil servants, promoting a greater understanding of globalisation and its consequences. |
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Labour Finance & Industry Group - http://www.lfig.org/
Helps the Labour Party with policy-making in industrial and economic fields. Describes the organisation and its workings with news and member bulletins. |
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Progressive Vision - http://www.progressive-vision.org/
A policy institute seeking solutions to advance a healthier, wealthier and happier society. |
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New Frontiers Foundation - http://www.new-frontiers.org/
A think tank advocating a combination of liberal democracy and liberal markets as the fairest and most effective mechanism for adapting to change. |
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CentreForum - http://www.centreforum.org/
An independent, liberal think tank seeking to develop evidence based, long term policy solutions to the problems facing Britain. |