Web Directory

» Adam Smith Institute
   Developer of free-market policies on health, education, transport, welfare and taxation. Offers on-line publications, details of current initiatives, events diary, recommended reading, and information about Adam Smith.
   http://www.adamsmith.org/

» Age Concern London
   Provides information about Age Concern London's work, including campaigns and publications, raising awareness of issues affecting older people in the capital.
   http://www.aclondon.org.uk/

» Anglo-German Foundation
   Contributes to the policy process in Britain and Germany by funding comparative research on economic, environmental and social issues and by organising and supporting conferences, seminars, lectures and publications. Research papers in PDF format.
   http://www.agf.org.uk/

» Centre for Cities
   A non-partisan urban policy research unit. Contains news, press releases and information on events.
   http://www.centreforcities.org/

» Centre for Defence and International Security Studies
   Issues within the broad context of international security.
   http://www.cdiss.org/

» Centre for Economic Policy Research
   A network of over 700 economists based across Europe.
   http://www.cepr.org.uk/

» Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion
   UK based, independent, non-profit organisation promoting social justice.
   http://www.cesi.org.uk/

» Centre for Enterprise
   Economic and social policy to bring practical insights to policy questions within a framework which ensures independence and integrity. Publications in PDF format.
   http://www.cfe.org.uk/

» 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 pro-European but not uncritical.
   http://www.cer.org.uk/

» 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. Founded by Sir Keith Joseph and Margaret Thatcher in 1974.
   http://www.cps.org.uk/

» Centre for Policy on Ageing
   To discover and advocate what older people themselves want and need to live life in older age as fully as possible and informing and influencing service providers. CPA has its own list of publications on policy issues and maintains an internationally reno
   http://www.cpa.org.uk/

» Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations
   A major academic body for the research and teaching of aspects of race, migration and ethnic relations. Based at the University of Warwick.
   http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/crer

» Centre for Social Justice
   A think tank founded by a group of Conservative Party politicians.
   http://www.centreforsocialjustice.org.uk/

» Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation
   Research into the future of the financial services industry. Minutes of the meetings in PDF format.
   http://www.csfi.org.uk/

» Centre for the study of Regulated Industries
   An independent and politically neutral interdisciplinary research centre investigating how regulation and competition are working in practice. It aims to produce authoritative, practical contributions to regulatory policy and debate, which are put into th
   http://www.bath.ac.uk/cri/

» CentreForum
   An independent, liberal think tank seeking to develop evidence based, long term policy solutions to the problems facing Britain.
   http://www.centreforum.org/

» Chatham House (Royal Institute of International Affairs)
   A source of independent analysis, informed debate and influential ideas on how to build a prosperous and secure world for all.
   http://www.chathamhouse.org.uk/

» 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, forthcoming events and reviews.
   http://www.citizensincome.org/

» 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 society.
   http://www.civitas.org.uk/

» Commonwealth Policy Studies Unit
   A think tank for the Commonwealth of fifty-three nations on issues of globalisation, democracy, civil society and human rights.
   http://www.cpsu.org.uk/

» Compass
   Direction for the democratic left: membership organisation promoting left-wing debate in modern Britain. Publications in PDF format.
   http://www.compassonline.org.uk/

» Counterpoint
   The cultural relations think tank of the British Council to shape and develop thinking on the future of public diplomacy and cultural relations.
   http://www.counterpoint-online.org/

» David Hume Institute
   Legal and economic aspects of public policy questions, primarily concerned with market approaches to public policy.
   http://www.davidhumeinstitute.com/

» Demos
   Demos is an independent think tank and research institute.
   http://www.demos.co.uk/

» Ekklesia
   A web based think-tank promoting theological ideas in the public square.
   http://www.ekklesia.co.uk/

» European Policy Forum
   Independent international research institute providing a range of studies, seminars and conferences. It generates market ideas for public policy in economics, media, financial, regulatory and institutional issues.
   http://www.epfltd.org/

» 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 organisationally independent. Includes an on-line ordering service for various publications.
   http://fabians.org.uk/

» Fabian Women’s Network
   Part of the voluntary section of the Fabian Society. The Network holds high profile receptions and policy discussions and regularly works with voluntary sector organisations on campaigns that affect women’s lives, including women and finance, work/life
   http://www.fabianwomen.co.uk/

» Foreign Policy Centre
   Launched under the patronage of Tony Blair to develop a vision of a fair and rule-based world order.
   http://fpc.org.uk/

» Global Britain
   Research and analysis into the key aspects of the UK's relationship with the EU and with the rest of the world and examining the feasibility of the UK's withdrawal from the EU.
   http://www.globalbritain.org/

» Global Research Business Institute
   The GBRI is an educational body conducting outreach to business executives, journalists and civil servants, promoting a greater understanding of globalisation and its consequences.
   http://www.gbri.org/

» 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.
   http://www.global-vision.net/

» Green Alliance
   An independent charity and think tank working to make environmental solutions a priority in British politics.
   http://www.green-alliance.org.uk/

» Guardian Unlimited Politics: Special Report: Thinktanks
   Profiles Britain's leading thinktanks and explains what they are up to. Includes reviews of recent publications and links.
   http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/page/2007/dec/20/1

» Hansard Society
   Political research and education charity to strengthen parliamentary democracy and encourage greater public involvement in politics.
   http://www.hansardsociety.org.uk/

» Henry Jackson Society
   A cross-partisan, British-based think tank with a strong British and European commitment towards freedom, liberty, constitutional democracy, human rights, governmental and institutional reform and a robust foreign, security and defence policy and transatl
   http://www.henryjacksonsociety.org/

» Industry Forum
   Promotes constructive dialogue on business issues between its business members and decision-makers. The site contains information on future and previous meetings.
   http://www.industry-forum.org

» Industry and Parliament Trust
   An independent, non-partisan and non-lobbying registered charity, dedicated to promoting mutual understanding between Parliament and the worlds of business, industry and commerce for the public benefit.
   http://www.ipt.org.uk

» Institute for Fiscal Studies
   Research institute which exists to provide economic analysis independent of government, political party or any other vested interest.
   http://www.ifs.org.uk/

» Institute for Jewish Policy Research
   Planning for the future of British Jewry. Articles in PDF format.
   http://www.jpr.org.uk/

» Institute for Public Policy Research
   Seeks to promote social justice, democratic participation, and economic and environmental sustainability in government policy.
   http://www.ippr.org.uk/

» Institute of Development Studies
   Global organisation for research, teaching and communications on international development.
   http://www.ids.ac.uk/

» 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 interested in public policy.
   http://www.iea.org.uk/

» Institute of Ideas
   Expand the boundaries of public debate of complex social issues. Reports in PDF format.
   http://www.instituteofideas.com/

» Institute of Race Relations
   Established as an independent educational charity in 1958 to carry out research on race relations, transformed into an anti-racist think tank in 1972.
   http://www.irr.org.uk/

» Institute of Welsh Affairs
   Quality research and informed debate aimed at making Wales a better nation in which to work and live.
   http://www.iwa.org.uk/

» International Institute for Environment and Development
   International policy research institute and non governmental body working for more sustainable and equitable global development.
   http://www.iied.org/

» International Institute for Strategic Studies
   The world’s leading authority on political-military conflict. It is based in London and has offices in the US and in Singapore.
   http://www.iiss.org/

» International Policy Network
   Encourage better public understanding of the role of the institutions of the free society in social and economic development especially in the realms of health, environment, trade and development. Publications in PDF format.
   http://www.policynetwork.net/

» Joseph Rowntree Foundation
   Independent development and social research charity, supporting a programme of research and development projects in housing, social care and social policy.
   http://www.jrf.org.uk/

» Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust
   Promotes political reform, constitutional change and social justice by awarding grants and publishing grants.
   http://www.jrrt.org.uk/

» 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 bulletins.
   http://www.lfig.org/

» Libertarian Alliance
   Working for fundamental and permanent changes, regarding the State as both unnecessary for any good purpose, and as the foremost violator of life, liberty and property.
   http://www.libertarian.co.uk/

» Local Government Information Unit
   Representing the interests of local authorities by providing practical, independent advice and training.
   https://member.lgiu.org.uk

» London Councils
   Fighting for more resources for the capital and getting the best possible deal for London’s 33 local authorities.
   http://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/

» MigrationWatch UK
   Concerned about the present scale of immigration into the UK, the purpose of the organization is to monitor developments, conduct research, and provide the public with full and accurate facts placed in their proper context and make recommendations for pol
   http://www.migrationwatchuk.org/

» National Institute of Economic and Social Research
   Aims to promote a deeper understanding of the interaction of economic and social forces.
   http://www.niesr.ac.uk/

» New Economics Foundation
   Aims to improve quality of life by promoting innovative solutions that challenge mainstream thinking on economic, environment and social issues.
   http://www.neweconomics.org/

» New Health Network
   Brings together the worlds of medicine, management, politics and business to inspire debate, influence policy and improve health and healthcare in order to help shape a future where the NHS fulfills its potential for all patients.
   http://www.newhealthnetwork.co.uk/

» New Local Government Network
   Independent think tank seeking to transform public services, revitalise local political leadership and empower local communities, an advocate of New Localism. Publications in PDF format.
   http://www.nlgn.org.uk

» New Policy Institute
   A progressive, independent think tank, focusing on government policy for services, from health and education to finance.
   http://www.npi.org.uk/

» Open Europe
   An independent think tank seeking to contribute new thinking to the debate about the direction of the European Union and calling for a radical reform. Publications in PDF format.
   http://www.openeurope.org.uk/

» Overseas Development Institute
   Aims to inspire and inform policy and practice which lead to the reduction of poverty, the alleviation of suffering and the achievement of sustainable livelihoods in developing countries.
   http://www.odi.org.uk/

» 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 government, national self-confidence and an enterprise culture.
   http://www.policyexchange.org.uk/

» Policy Network
   International centre-left think tank working to promote and develop progressive politics and social democratic renewal, particularly throughout Europe but also worldwide.
   http://www.policy-network.net/

» Policy Research Bureau
   An independent social policy research centre specialising in families and young people.
   http://www.prb.org.uk

» Policy Studies Institute
   PSI undertakes and publishes research studies relevant to social, economic and industrial policy, employment and the environment.
   http://www.psi.org.uk/

» 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 to education, health and pensions.
   http://www.politeia.co.uk/

» Progress
   New Labour pressure group aiming to promote a radical and progressive politics for the 21st century. An independent organisation of Labour party members and trade unionists, founded in 1996.
   http://www.progressonline.org.uk/

» Progressive Vision
   A policy institute seeking solutions to advance a healthier, wealthier and happier society.
   http://www.progressive-vision.org/

» Reform
   A policy institute promoting new directions for public policy based on the principles of free enterprise, limited government, and individual liberty.
   http://www.reform.co.uk/

» Regulatory Policy Institute
   Dedicated to the study of all aspects of regulation and deregulation. It conducts research, publishes, and holds conferences and seminars. Publications in PDF format.
   http://www.rpieurope.org/

» ResPublica
   An independent, non-partisan public policy think-tank established in 2009 by Phillip Blond.
   http://www.respublica.org.uk/

» Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security
   Studies developments in military doctrine, defence management and defence procurement. in recent years RUSI has broadened its remit to include all issues of defence and security, including terrorism even natural disasters.
   http://www.rusi.org/

» Runnymede Trust
   Promotes a successful multi-ethnic Britain in the spirit of civic friendship, shared identity and a common sense of belonging, founded in 1968.
   http://www.runnymedetrust.org/

» Social Affairs Unit
   The institute addresses social, economic and cultural issues with an emphasis on the value of personal responsibility.
   http://www.socialaffairsunit.org.uk/

» Social Enterprise London
   Exists to promote, establish and develop businesses that have social as well as economic aims. The site features current initiatives, downloadable policy papers and news about the Social Enterprise scene in London.
   http://www.sel.org.uk/

» Social Issues Research Centre
   An independent, non-profit organisation founded to conduct research on social and lifestyle issues, trends, and human behaviour. Campaigns against scares.
   http://www.sirc.org/

» 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, education, welfare and pensions policy reform.
   http://www.smf.co.uk/

» Social Policy Research Unit
   Independent research unit at University of York concerned with the development of policies and the delivery of services to support people made vulnerable by poverty, ageing, disability or chronic illness.
   http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/spru/

» Stockholm Network
   A pan-European think tank and a network of other market-oriented think tanks. It advertises the upcoming events and reports on the activities of the member think tanks.
   http://www.stockholm-network.org

» The Bruges Group
   Campaigning for a less centralised European structure, no further integration and no British involvement in a single European state.
   http://www.brugesgroup.com/

» The Centre for Social Cohesion
   A non-partisan think-tank that studies issues related to community cohesion in the UK. Committed to the promotion of human rights, it specialises in studying radicalisation and extremism within Britain.
   http://www.socialcohesion.co.uk/

» The Constitution Unit
   Research body on constitutional change, specialising in constitutional reform and comparative constitutional studies with a practical focus timely and relevant to policy makers and practitioners.
   http://www.ucl.ac.uk/constitution-unit/

» The European Foundation
   Providing both challenging arguments and solid facts on the European Union from a Eurorealist position. Journals and pamphlets in PDF format.
   http://www.europeanfoundation.org/

» The Federal Trust for Education and Research
   Interactions between regional, national, European and global levels of government.
   http://www.fedtrust.co.uk/

» The Institute of Employment Rights
   An independent organisation acting as a focal point for the spread of new ideas in the field of labour law.
   http://www.ier.org.uk/

» The King's Fund
   Working for better health. Health news, blog. Publications in PDF format.
   http://www.kingsfund.org.uk

» 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.
   http://www.oppositionstudies.webs.com/

» The Smith Institute
   An independent think tank that undertake research and education in issues that flow from the changing relationship between social values and economic imperatives.
   http://www.smith-institute.org.uk/

» The TaxPayers' Alliance
   Britain's independent campaign for lower taxes.
   http://www.taxpayersalliance.com/

» The Young Foundation
   Research to identify and understand unmet social needs and then develop practical initiatives and institutions to address them.
   http://www.youngfoundation.org/

» UK Drug Policy Commission
   Providing objective analysis of UK drug policy. Reports in PDF format.
   http://www.ukdpc.org.uk

» Unlock Democracy
   Founded in November 2007 following the merger of Charter 88 and the New Politics Network. Description of the campaigns.
   http://www.unlockdemocracy.org.uk/

» Warwick Institute for Employment Research
   Research in the operation of labour markets and socio-economic processes related to employment and unemployment. Bulletins in PDF format.
   http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/

» Young Fabians
   The under-31s section of the Fabian Society. News, events, blog and podcasts.
   http://www.youngfabians.org.uk/

» id21
   Communicates the latest UK-sourced international development research to policymakers and practitioners worldwide.
   http://www.id21.org/

» million+
   A university think tank to help solve complex problems in higher education. Reports in PDF format.
   http://www.millionplus.ac.uk/