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How early mental health intervention pays off

Mental health counselling in primary schools could offer a six-fold return on investment, says Pro Bono Economics report.

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26th April 2018

An economic evaluation published today of Place2Be’s school-based mental health services has calculated that for every £1 invested there’s a return of more than £6 for society as a whole. The analysis by ProBono Economics assessed the lifelong financial benefit of higher rates of employment and earnings and reduced rates of school truancy, exclusion, smoking, depression and crime.

You can read the full article and report on the Place2be website here.

JPR launch new research into Antisemitism in the UK

Pears partner JPR has launched new research into Antisemitism in the UK. The study takes an in-depth look at attitudes towards…

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Small Charity Week 2016: The ‘new’ normal

Small Charity Week is about celebrating small charities and the vital work that they do for their local communities.

Evaluation design – using action research principles to tailor evaluation to what practitioners want

We are pleased to welcome our guest blogger Eliza Buckley from IVAR, who is leading the NYSAF evaluation process.

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Educate, engage, empower: Winding down the UK Task Force

This blog is co-authored by the Task Force Co-Chairs Sir Trevor Pears and Michael Wegier.

A Pears Partner Perspective: Professional development at JHub

Francis Wight, Student Hubs CEO writes about professional development opportunities.

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Meet one of our Pears Scholars

Jewish news interview with Trevor Pears and Dr Rilwan Raji.

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UCL Beacon Schools in Holocaust Education, 2018 London Residential

Every year, the UCL Centre for Holocaust Education look to recruit up to 20 secondary schools in England committed to…

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Congratulations to Dr Beth Breeze!

Dr Beth Breeze wins a prize for her book: The New Fundraisers: Who Organises Charitable Giving in Contemporary Society?

Pears Mother and Babies Centre is now open

Afrikids have opened the Pears Mother and Babies Centre at Operation Smiles in Northern Ghana.

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The view from the balcony

How we use our away day to embed a culture of learning in the Foundation

Dying from inequality

Samaritans have launched a new report into socioeconomic disadvantage and suicidal behaviour.

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IVAR share new principles for grant reporting

A set of principles to make grant reporting a shared, more meaningful and mutually beneficial experience.

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Israel though the lens

Dave Brown from creative agency APE on his first trip to Israel to photograph some of our Israeli partners.

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#iwillWeek 2018 – Reimagining & Embedding Young Volunteers in NHS Trusts

Tips & Tricks from Pears #iwill Fund NHS Trusts

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International Women’s Day 2017: Women and Girls on the Autistic spectrum

On International Women’s Day 2017 we are highlighting the efforts addressing the gender imbalances in autism.

World Hospice and Palliative Care Day Saturday 8 October and UK Hospice Care Week 3 – 9 Oct 2016