Daisy Harmer 🌼
@daisyharmer.bsky.social
Research, Policy and Storytelling
Supporting the Ecosystem @ UCL Policy Lab 🌱
Love plants, cooking, cats and board games. Climber when not injured. She/her
Currently reading Orbital
Supporting the Ecosystem @ UCL Policy Lab 🌱
Love plants, cooking, cats and board games. Climber when not injured. She/her
Currently reading Orbital
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In a polarised Britain, universities are sources of local and national pride, finds a new @uclpolicylab.bsky.social @moreincommonuk.bsky.social report.
However, it shows a growing gap in support between grads and non grads and suggests unis must demonstrate their benefit to society as a whole.
However, it shows a growing gap in support between grads and non grads and suggests unis must demonstrate their benefit to society as a whole.
In a polarised Britain, universities remain a source of local and national pride
A new report by the UCL Policy Lab and More in Common reveals that at a time of growing political divides, universities are a source of national success and local pride. However, universities and othe...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In a polarised Britain, universities are sources of local and national pride, finds a new @uclpolicylab.bsky.social @moreincommonuk.bsky.social report.
However, it shows a growing gap in support between grads and non grads and suggests unis must demonstrate their benefit to society as a whole.
However, it shows a growing gap in support between grads and non grads and suggests unis must demonstrate their benefit to society as a whole.
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Too many of us are still ‘bowling alone.
@theguardian.com on Social Cohesion and the launch of our new project This Place Matters with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @citizensuk.org www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@theguardian.com on Social Cohesion and the launch of our new project This Place Matters with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @citizensuk.org www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Guardian view on social cohesion: too many of us are still ‘bowling alone’ | Editorial
Editorial: Three decades on from Robert Putnam’s account of fraying social ties in the US, new research in Britain identifies similar dangers
www.theguardian.com
May 21, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Too many of us are still ‘bowling alone.
@theguardian.com on Social Cohesion and the launch of our new project This Place Matters with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @citizensuk.org www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@theguardian.com on Social Cohesion and the launch of our new project This Place Matters with @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @citizensuk.org www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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🚨Unlocking Impact Workshop: 24 and 27 April
Housing and homelessness & community, connections and loneliness charities - want to learn how to give a monetary value (£) to your org's outcomes?
Apply to attend this free, online 2-day session: www.probonoeconomics.com/unlocking-im...
Housing and homelessness & community, connections and loneliness charities - want to learn how to give a monetary value (£) to your org's outcomes?
Apply to attend this free, online 2-day session: www.probonoeconomics.com/unlocking-im...
March 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
🚨Unlocking Impact Workshop: 24 and 27 April
Housing and homelessness & community, connections and loneliness charities - want to learn how to give a monetary value (£) to your org's outcomes?
Apply to attend this free, online 2-day session: www.probonoeconomics.com/unlocking-im...
Housing and homelessness & community, connections and loneliness charities - want to learn how to give a monetary value (£) to your org's outcomes?
Apply to attend this free, online 2-day session: www.probonoeconomics.com/unlocking-im...
Please join us at Westminster - or online - for our breakfast event exploring how a national approach to children’s wellbeing can drive meaningful change and improve outcomes for young people across the country
We’ve got an inspiring lineup of speakers - don’t miss out!
We’ve got an inspiring lineup of speakers - don’t miss out!
Join @beewelluk.bsky.social @thefea.bsky.social @childrenssociety.bsky.social PBE on 3 April for a breakfast panel on the impact of wellbeing data on children’s lives.
Time: 09:00 – 10:15
Location: Westminster and online
Sign up here: www.probonoeconomics.com/Event/more-t...
Time: 09:00 – 10:15
Location: Westminster and online
Sign up here: www.probonoeconomics.com/Event/more-t...
More than grades: Why children's wellbeing data matters - 03/04/2025 09:00:00
Join charities, policy experts, educators and changemakers to hear why measuring children’s wellbeing is key to improving their futures.
www.probonoeconomics.com
March 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Please join us at Westminster - or online - for our breakfast event exploring how a national approach to children’s wellbeing can drive meaningful change and improve outcomes for young people across the country
We’ve got an inspiring lineup of speakers - don’t miss out!
We’ve got an inspiring lineup of speakers - don’t miss out!
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The latest Opinions and Lifestyle release from the ONS paints a somewhat troubling picture of wellbeing in Great Britain. As the five-year lockdown anniversary approaches, PBE CEO @mattwhittaker.bsky.social asks how we're doing?
New thread and note ⬇️
www.probonoeconomics.com/five-years-o...
New thread and note ⬇️
www.probonoeconomics.com/five-years-o...
February 21, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The latest Opinions and Lifestyle release from the ONS paints a somewhat troubling picture of wellbeing in Great Britain. As the five-year lockdown anniversary approaches, PBE CEO @mattwhittaker.bsky.social asks how we're doing?
New thread and note ⬇️
www.probonoeconomics.com/five-years-o...
New thread and note ⬇️
www.probonoeconomics.com/five-years-o...
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Our new report for @z2ktrust.bsky.social shows that the wellbeing benefits of PIP and DLA far outweigh their costs. PBE estimates £42bn annually in economic benefits from these wellbeing gains, compared to the £28bn cost of provision.
Read the report: www.probonoeconomics.com/more-than-money
Read the report: www.probonoeconomics.com/more-than-money
February 10, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Our new report for @z2ktrust.bsky.social shows that the wellbeing benefits of PIP and DLA far outweigh their costs. PBE estimates £42bn annually in economic benefits from these wellbeing gains, compared to the £28bn cost of provision.
Read the report: www.probonoeconomics.com/more-than-money
Read the report: www.probonoeconomics.com/more-than-money
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Great to see @markrusselluk.bsky.social, CEO
@childrenssociety.bsky.social speaking at the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill evidence committee. He emphasised the importance of children's wellbeing measurement and our joint work as a coalition to fill in this missing piece of the bill.
@childrenssociety.bsky.social speaking at the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill evidence committee. He emphasised the importance of children's wellbeing measurement and our joint work as a coalition to fill in this missing piece of the bill.
January 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Great to see @markrusselluk.bsky.social, CEO
@childrenssociety.bsky.social speaking at the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill evidence committee. He emphasised the importance of children's wellbeing measurement and our joint work as a coalition to fill in this missing piece of the bill.
@childrenssociety.bsky.social speaking at the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill evidence committee. He emphasised the importance of children's wellbeing measurement and our joint work as a coalition to fill in this missing piece of the bill.
I recently got chatting with someone in my local shop. While we spoke, the shopkeeper brought her tea. This shop has no cafe space, but she lives alone & visits daily for tea + chats. In the UK, 5.3M face chronic loneliness. This winter, spare a moment for those around you—a simple chat can help.
PBE analysis shows 9.6% of adults in the UK often felt lonely in 2023/24.
For the first time, we now have a clearer picture of how loneliness varies across England, thanks to local authority level data from the Community Life Survey.
📍View the map:
www.probonoeconomics.com/mapping-lone...
For the first time, we now have a clearer picture of how loneliness varies across England, thanks to local authority level data from the Community Life Survey.
📍View the map:
www.probonoeconomics.com/mapping-lone...
January 2, 2025 at 11:47 AM
I recently got chatting with someone in my local shop. While we spoke, the shopkeeper brought her tea. This shop has no cafe space, but she lives alone & visits daily for tea + chats. In the UK, 5.3M face chronic loneliness. This winter, spare a moment for those around you—a simple chat can help.
“on any given night more than 354,000 people in England are homeless, which is one in 160 people. That includes 161,500 children.”
To put it into perspective: that's the equivalent of the population of Newham for the total, and the population of Oxford for the children alone.
To put it into perspective: that's the equivalent of the population of Newham for the total, and the population of Oxford for the children alone.
14% increase in homelessness in a year. 1 in 47 people in London are homeless, 1 in 61 in Birmingham. There are dreadful, frightening figures.
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
www.theguardian.com/society/2024...
Shelter condemns ‘shocking’ 14% rise in homelessness across England
Charity says soaring private rents, rising evictions and lack of affordable social housing are to blame
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2024 at 8:28 AM
“on any given night more than 354,000 people in England are homeless, which is one in 160 people. That includes 161,500 children.”
To put it into perspective: that's the equivalent of the population of Newham for the total, and the population of Oxford for the children alone.
To put it into perspective: that's the equivalent of the population of Newham for the total, and the population of Oxford for the children alone.
Hope is a funny thing. For me it’s about opportunity, change, connection. Reading Seeds of Hope has added new seeds to the bundle I carry with me. My heart feels full learning about this inspiring work on creativity, community & how we can nurture belief in better futures. I hope it speaks to you 2
It’s been a tumultuous year - many people have been left with feelings of resignation and powerlessness.
Yet there are many examples of real hope and possibility: people and communities up and down the country rolling up their sleeves to build better futures ⬇️
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ten-th...
Yet there are many examples of real hope and possibility: people and communities up and down the country rolling up their sleeves to build better futures ⬇️
www.linkedin.com/pulse/ten-th...
Ten things we learned about growing hope this year
Iris Andrews Public Living Room at Hard Art’s Fête of Britain on Tour. Photo by Immo Clink.
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December 13, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Hope is a funny thing. For me it’s about opportunity, change, connection. Reading Seeds of Hope has added new seeds to the bundle I carry with me. My heart feels full learning about this inspiring work on creativity, community & how we can nurture belief in better futures. I hope it speaks to you 2
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Do you feel safe to be outside by yourself?
Sadly older women feel particularly unsafe alone in parks and spaces during the day.
Read more in our State of Ageing 2023-24 report, the latest chapter is all about Society: ageing-better.org.uk/society-stat...
#Ageing #AgeingInTheUK #AgeingInEngland
Sadly older women feel particularly unsafe alone in parks and spaces during the day.
Read more in our State of Ageing 2023-24 report, the latest chapter is all about Society: ageing-better.org.uk/society-stat...
#Ageing #AgeingInTheUK #AgeingInEngland
December 10, 2024 at 2:56 PM
Do you feel safe to be outside by yourself?
Sadly older women feel particularly unsafe alone in parks and spaces during the day.
Read more in our State of Ageing 2023-24 report, the latest chapter is all about Society: ageing-better.org.uk/society-stat...
#Ageing #AgeingInTheUK #AgeingInEngland
Sadly older women feel particularly unsafe alone in parks and spaces during the day.
Read more in our State of Ageing 2023-24 report, the latest chapter is all about Society: ageing-better.org.uk/society-stat...
#Ageing #AgeingInTheUK #AgeingInEngland
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Some great lunchtime viewing right here ⬇️
💻Low wellbeing in the UK – trends, drivers and solutions
Join us online on 10 Dec at 12:00 to explore who is experiencing low wellbeing in the UK today and why. How is loneliness part of the problem, and how could policy help?
Book your free place: www.probonoeconomics.com/Event/low-we...
Join us online on 10 Dec at 12:00 to explore who is experiencing low wellbeing in the UK today and why. How is loneliness part of the problem, and how could policy help?
Book your free place: www.probonoeconomics.com/Event/low-we...
Pro Bono Economics
Helping charities understand and improve their impact and value
www.probonoeconomics.com
December 5, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Some great lunchtime viewing right here ⬇️
TIL 1 in 5 new mums experience depression. Each year, 10k mums miss the support they need, with women from ethnic minority backgrounds more likely to be overlooked. But with specialist counselling, 1 in 3 mums recover 💙
Explore our report on the individual & economic benefits of maternal MH care
Explore our report on the individual & economic benefits of maternal MH care
🚨Our new report finds MumsAid’s counselling services significantly improve mothers’ mental health.
PBE estimates that the economic value of improved quality of life from the programme exceeds £10,000 per mum.
Read the report👇
www.probonoeconomics.com/pregnant-the...
PBE estimates that the economic value of improved quality of life from the programme exceeds £10,000 per mum.
Read the report👇
www.probonoeconomics.com/pregnant-the...
December 5, 2024 at 11:38 AM
TIL 1 in 5 new mums experience depression. Each year, 10k mums miss the support they need, with women from ethnic minority backgrounds more likely to be overlooked. But with specialist counselling, 1 in 3 mums recover 💙
Explore our report on the individual & economic benefits of maternal MH care
Explore our report on the individual & economic benefits of maternal MH care
The 1st question we often ask loved ones: "how are you doing?" But how do we ask that of a nation?
In a recent analysis, we found that chronic loneliness is a key predictor of wellbeing—and solving it could save 1M GP visits and 100k hospital stays.
Explore the full report for more insights.
In a recent analysis, we found that chronic loneliness is a key predictor of wellbeing—and solving it could save 1M GP visits and 100k hospital stays.
Explore the full report for more insights.
Our 1st annual wellbeing report finds 3.2 million UK adults have low wellbeing.
“Our hope is that future editions of this report will tell a story of progress—of a nation doing better", says PBE’s Jon Franklin.
Read the report: bit.ly/probonoeconomics-mind-body-and-connection-low-wellbeing-2024-1
“Our hope is that future editions of this report will tell a story of progress—of a nation doing better", says PBE’s Jon Franklin.
Read the report: bit.ly/probonoeconomics-mind-body-and-connection-low-wellbeing-2024-1
November 29, 2024 at 12:27 PM
The 1st question we often ask loved ones: "how are you doing?" But how do we ask that of a nation?
In a recent analysis, we found that chronic loneliness is a key predictor of wellbeing—and solving it could save 1M GP visits and 100k hospital stays.
Explore the full report for more insights.
In a recent analysis, we found that chronic loneliness is a key predictor of wellbeing—and solving it could save 1M GP visits and 100k hospital stays.
Explore the full report for more insights.
What advice would you give to charities looking for trustees? Let’s talk about the tangible joys of trusteeship. From using your skills in meaningful new ways to building deeper connections with your community, there is much to gain. + seeing the positive impact first-hand!
@antoniaren.bsky.social
@antoniaren.bsky.social
Ever considered becoming a trustee for a charity? Those who become trustees find it boosts wellbeing, skills, and that they would recommend the role to others.
Read this blog by @daisyharmer.bsky.social and @antoniaren.bsky.social ⬇️
www.probonoeconomics.com/the-rewards-...
Read this blog by @daisyharmer.bsky.social and @antoniaren.bsky.social ⬇️
www.probonoeconomics.com/the-rewards-...
Pro Bono Economics
Helping charities understand and improve their impact and value
www.probonoeconomics.com
November 28, 2024 at 6:12 PM
What advice would you give to charities looking for trustees? Let’s talk about the tangible joys of trusteeship. From using your skills in meaningful new ways to building deeper connections with your community, there is much to gain. + seeing the positive impact first-hand!
@antoniaren.bsky.social
@antoniaren.bsky.social
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Minister for Public Health - Andrew Gwynne - opening the #ADPHConf24
Opens by stating that closing the gap in health inequalities is his greatest priority.
And recommits to halving the gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions of England.
Opens by stating that closing the gap in health inequalities is his greatest priority.
And recommits to halving the gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions of England.
November 22, 2024 at 10:59 AM
Minister for Public Health - Andrew Gwynne - opening the #ADPHConf24
Opens by stating that closing the gap in health inequalities is his greatest priority.
And recommits to halving the gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions of England.
Opens by stating that closing the gap in health inequalities is his greatest priority.
And recommits to halving the gap in life expectancy between the richest and poorest regions of England.
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At the @probonoecon.bsky.social event:
“We won’t agree on everything. But we value, understand, and respect the benefits of working together. This reset is about opening the door for honest, open, and productive conversations and relationships with civil society”
www.gov.uk/government/s...
“We won’t agree on everything. But we value, understand, and respect the benefits of working together. This reset is about opening the door for honest, open, and productive conversations and relationships with civil society”
www.gov.uk/government/s...
Minister Peacock speech at A Civil Alliance: Collaboration between Civil Society and the Civil Service
Minister Peacock's speech at a Pro Bono Economics (PBE) event, A Civil Alliance: Collaboration between Civil Society and the Civil Service
www.gov.uk
November 21, 2024 at 2:47 PM
At the @probonoecon.bsky.social event:
“We won’t agree on everything. But we value, understand, and respect the benefits of working together. This reset is about opening the door for honest, open, and productive conversations and relationships with civil society”
www.gov.uk/government/s...
“We won’t agree on everything. But we value, understand, and respect the benefits of working together. This reset is about opening the door for honest, open, and productive conversations and relationships with civil society”
www.gov.uk/government/s...
It's been heartwarming to hear about some of the positive experiences civil servants have as trustees, particularly as we've been quietly working on this project on trustee skills and demographics @antoniaren.bsky.social
Look out for the full report early next year and msg if you want to chat.
Look out for the full report early next year and msg if you want to chat.
Next we're hearing about volunteering opportunities for civil servants, including trustee roles.
Our latest survey revealed that 66% of trustees report that being a trustee allowed them to ‘use their existing skills in a new context’. #PBEEvents
www.probonoeconomics.com/the-rewards-...
Our latest survey revealed that 66% of trustees report that being a trustee allowed them to ‘use their existing skills in a new context’. #PBEEvents
www.probonoeconomics.com/the-rewards-...
Pro Bono Economics
Helping charities understand and improve their impact and value
www.probonoeconomics.com
November 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM
It's been heartwarming to hear about some of the positive experiences civil servants have as trustees, particularly as we've been quietly working on this project on trustee skills and demographics @antoniaren.bsky.social
Look out for the full report early next year and msg if you want to chat.
Look out for the full report early next year and msg if you want to chat.
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Saskia Konyenburg from NCVO & Becky Morrison from DCMS emphasise the need for cross-departmental work on civil society, given its importance to every part of gov.
(Yes, when we talk about partnership, we literally make government & charities share a microphone. Efficiency both sectors approve of)
(Yes, when we talk about partnership, we literally make government & charities share a microphone. Efficiency both sectors approve of)
November 21, 2024 at 12:05 PM
Saskia Konyenburg from NCVO & Becky Morrison from DCMS emphasise the need for cross-departmental work on civil society, given its importance to every part of gov.
(Yes, when we talk about partnership, we literally make government & charities share a microphone. Efficiency both sectors approve of)
(Yes, when we talk about partnership, we literally make government & charities share a microphone. Efficiency both sectors approve of)
Today’s a biggie for @probonoecon.bsky.social! We’re hosting A Civil Alliance, bringing together the two civils (service and society) to talk about how we can work more closely together to achieve even more good #PBEEvents
November 21, 2024 at 11:22 AM
Today’s a biggie for @probonoecon.bsky.social! We’re hosting A Civil Alliance, bringing together the two civils (service and society) to talk about how we can work more closely together to achieve even more good #PBEEvents