Pro Bono Economics (PBE), led by CEO Matt Whittaker, has researched and developed a compelling business case for a new civil society evidence organisation (CSEVO) designed to improve the flow and use of evidence across the sector, helping organisations make smarter decisions, reduce duplication, and spread good practice. The proposed new evidence organisation would operate as a central hub, connecting charities, funders, policymakers, researchers, and data providers like the Charity Commission, Bank of England and Office for National Statistics. Matt Whittaker, CEO of PBE and report author, said: “Civil society is a national asset, but it’s held back by structural barriers. “This business case sets out how a civil society evidence organisation can provide the evidence infrastructure needed to unleash more of its potential, delivering better outcomes for families and communities across the UK.”A central evidence organisation was one of the recommendations of the Law Family Commission on Civil Society that PBE led from 2020 to 2023. Costs would be shared between the social sector and government, with government using matched funding to encourage philanthropic support.