UK Think Tanks

User icon Gareth Bish
12 January 2024
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A starter list of 20 UK-based Think Tanks


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ODI is an independent, global think tank. We work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. Through research, convening and influencing, we generate ideas that matter for people …


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Our goal at the Institute for Fiscal Studies is to promote effective economic and social policies by better understanding how policies affect individuals, families, businesses and the government's finances.


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The Health Foundation is an independent charity committed to bringing about better health and health care for people in the UK. We learn what works to make people’s lives healthier …


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The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) is Britain's oldest independent economic research institute that carries out academic research of relevance to business and policy makers, both nationally …


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The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is an independent organisation working to inspire social change through research, policy and practice. Our vision is for a prosperous UK without poverty where everyone can …


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The Centre for European Reform is a think-tank devoted to making the European Union work better and strengthening its role in the world. The CER is pro-European but not uncritical. …


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NEF aims to inspire and demonstrate real economic well-being and establish an economic system that puts people and the planet first. Promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, …


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Demos is a cross party think tank based in the United Kingdom with a cross-party political viewpoint. Demos works with a number of partners including government departments, public sector agencies …


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Civitas is a community of researchers and supporters committed to discovering how best to strengthen democracy, uphold limited government, maintain personal freedom, achieve opportunity for all, and encourage free enterprise. …


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The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is a free market think tank.