Policy Institutes

Green Alliance Green Alliance- An independent charity and think tank working to make environmental solutions a priority in British politics. Global Vision Global Vision- A non-partisan campaign group for a looser, more modern relationship with the EU based on trade and cooperation, whilst opting out of political and economic union. Centre for European Reform Centre for European Reform- Works to improve the quality of the debate on the European Union. It is a forum for people with ideas from Britain and across the continent. The CER is… Industry Forum Industry Forum- Promotes constructive dialogue on business issues between its business members and decision-makers. The site contains information on future and previous meetings. The Opposition Studies Forum The Opposition Studies Forum- A research group dedicated to the study of political opposition in the UK and other democratic political systems. News, events and a video archive. Policy Network Policy Network- International centre-left think tank working to promote and develop progressive politics and social democratic renewal, particularly throughout Europe but also wor… Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust- Promotes political reform, constitutional change and social justice by awarding grants and publishing grants. Henry Jackson Society Henry Jackson Society- A cross-partisan, British-based think tank with a strong British and European commitment towards freedom, liberty, constitutional democracy, human rights, g… Centre for Social Justice Centre for Social Justice- A think tank founded by a group of Conservative Party politicians. CentreForum CentreForum- An independent, liberal think tank seeking to develop evidence based, long term policy solutions to the problems facing Britain. New Economics Foundation New Economics Foundation- Aims to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues. Social Affairs Unit Social Affairs Unit- The institute addresses social, economic and cultural issues with an emphasis on the value of personal responsibility. Policy Exchange Policy Exchange- 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 govern… 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, educ… Ekklesia Ekklesia- A web based think-tank promoting theological ideas in the public square. 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 … Policy Studies Institute Policy Studies Institute- PSI undertakes and publishes research studies relevant to social, economic and industrial policy, employment and the environment. Social Issues Research Centre Social Issues Research Centre- An independent, non-profit organisation founded to conduct research on social and lifestyle issues, trends, and human behaviour. Campaigns against s… 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 intere… 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 … 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 bull… 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. Demos Demos- Demos is an independent think tank and research institute. 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.… Civitas: The Institute for the Study of Civil Society Civitas: The Institute for the Study of Civil Society- A British educational charity and publisher specialising in health, education, welfare, economics and the renewal of civil s… Policy Research Bureau Policy Research Bureau- An independent social policy research centre specialising in families and young people. 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, forthcomin… Joseph Rowntree Foundation Joseph Rowntree Foundation- Independent development and social research charity, supporting a programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social pol… The Bruges Group The Bruges Group- Campaigning for a less centralised European structure, no further integration and no British involvement in a single European state. Fabian Society Fabian Society- A left of centre think tank which conducts research into political ideas and public policy reform. Affiliated to the Labour Party but editorially and organisationa…