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Carnegie UK is an independent charitable foundation that works to deliver better wellbeing for people in the UK and Ireland.

#CollectiveWellbeing
Ahead of this week’s Budget, read @adambalfourlang.bsky.social in @publicfinance.bsky.social argue how we could change our public finance systems to better support long-term policy goals: www.publicfinance.co.uk/opinion/2025...
November 23, 2025 at 10:08 AM
We’re looking forward to @smartthinking.bsky.social's #SmartThinkingAwards at @britishacademy.bsky.social this evening.

We entered #LifeInTheUK for Best Publication 🤞

Great to be part of an event that celebrates the insight & impact of the UK think tank community.

Good luck to everyone nominated!
November 12, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Thanks to Maurice Golden MSP for laying this motion in the Scottish Parliament regarding our Life in the UK Index for 2025: www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-...
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This morning, Adam Milne gave evidence to the Social Justice and Social Security Committee on the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill.

Read our full response to the committee: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Great to be at @ipprscotland.bsky.social's conference today, discussing the big choices & challenges shaping Scotland’s future.

@sarahdavidson.bsky.social joined the opening panel to share insights from our latest #LifeInTheUK research & our recent work on Budgeting for Wellbeing.
October 29, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We’ve launched our 2025 #LifeInTheUK Index, now it’s time to talk about it!

Join us tomorrow at 10am for a webinar with Susan Pinkney & @graceblakeley.substack.com to explore what the findings say about collective wellbeing & where action is needed.

Register here: carnegieuk.org/event/how-is...
October 27, 2025 at 3:47 PM
📊 How are people across the UK really doing?

Join us on Tue 28 Oct, 10-11am to hear Susan Pinkney present our latest Life in the UK findings with reflections from @graceblakeley.substack.com.

carnegieuk.org/event/how-is...
October 21, 2025 at 3:06 PM
How is life in the UK in 2025?

Join us on Tue 28 Oct, 10-11am, for our Life in the UK 2025 webinar.

Hear our key findings from Susan Pinkney with reflections from @graceblakeley.substack.com.

Find out more and book your place: carnegieuk.org/event/how-is...
October 17, 2025 at 8:36 AM
We were in London yesterday visiting HM Treasury to talk about our work on budgeting for wellbeing and all things Life in the UK.

Our chat drew on insights from our recent research exploring what a collective wellbeing approach to public finances could look like: carnegieuk.org/programmes/f...
October 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Our Director @adambalfourlang.bsky.social took part in The Scottish Parliament’s Festival of Politics, joining the panel “Oligarchs or Philanthropists?” to explore the democratic and societal implications of wealth and philanthropy.

🎬 Watch the full discussion: lnkd.in/e6KDwzaM

#FoP2025
September 3, 2025 at 9:02 AM
"Rachel Reeves’s reforms may or may not boost growth, but their success should not be assessed by that measure. Rather, all government policy should be evaluated against whether it delivers improved lives for citizens..."

Letter in The Guardian today: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
July 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Fantastic to be at Manchester Metropolitan University this morning for the #CommunityWealthBuilding Summit 2025!
July 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Yesterday the Scottish Government published their Public Service Reform Strategy. Our chief executive @sarahdavidson.bsky.social, a member of the Public Service Reform board, welcomed the publication but argued that this can't be the end of the story: lnkd.in/eKnNE4vm
June 20, 2025 at 12:10 PM
While a thriving economy is important, GDP is a poor measure of social progress. That's why we make the case for new measures of success to inform our policymaking.

Read more: www.ft.com/content/5569...
June 12, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Our Cost of Living report was highlighted by Graeme Downie MP during Prime Minister’s Questions today.

The report looks at the wider impact of the cost-of-living crisis on people and communities across the UK.

Learn more about our findings: carnegieuk.org/publication/...
June 4, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We’re in Belfast today for the final #FinancingTheFuture roundtable, exploring how tax, spend and the social contract can better support collective wellbeing in the UK.

Jo’s recent blog sets out why these questions matter and what’s next: carnegieuk.org/blog/back-to...
May 15, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The 2025 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy ceremony took place this afternoon at The Signet Library in Edinburgh!

A huge congratulations to our seven recipients whose generosity and leadership embody Andrew Carnegie’s legacy of using philanthropy to drive meaningful change.
May 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Great to be at The Common Room in Newcastle today for our latest roundtable exploring tax, spend & the social contract.

Find out more about what we’re exploring through our Financing the Future programme in Jo’s latest blog: carnegieuk.org/blog/back-to...
April 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Did you spot Anas Sarwar reference Carnegie UK research at #FMQs today? You can read all about this survey work in this report looking at the wellbeing of the people of Scotland: carnegieuk.org/wp-content/u...
April 24, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Fantastic to be in Cardiff at the Institute of Welsh Affairs today for our second Financing the Future roundtable.

Huge thanks to all who joined us to talk tax, spend & the social contract.

Check out Jo’s latest blog to find out more about what we’re exploring: carnegieuk.org/blog/back-to...
April 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
In 1985, Sir Lenny Henry and Richard Curtis CBE founded Comic Relief, this year’s Carnegie Catalyst awardee.

Since then, they've inspired philanthropy using the power of entertainment to drive social change and raising over £1.6B to support those in need.
March 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Joseph and Jeanette Neubauer will receive the 2025 #CMoP for their transformative contributions to education, public safety & the arts.

Their philanthropic efforts have expanded opportunities for students, strengthened communities & supported cultural institutions.
March 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Barbara and Amos Hostetter will receive the 2025 #CMoP for their transformative contributions to climate, education and the arts.

Through Barr Foundation they have committed over $1.5B to driving sustainable solutions, expanding access to education and enriching communities through the arts.
March 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Carol Colburn Grigor CBE will receive the 2025 #CMoP for her unwavering support of the arts and culture.

Through her philanthropy, she has championed music and the performing arts, making a lasting impact from USA to London, Edinburgh, Ireland and beyond.
March 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM
We're delighted to announce the 2025 Carnegie Medal and Carnegie Catalyst Award recipients!

These honourees have made a lasting impact across education, climate, the arts & public welfare – continuing Andrew Carnegie’s legacy of using philanthropy to drive meaningful change.
March 24, 2025 at 4:08 PM