Our grant-making in public policy focuses on the ongoing development of five activities.
The Institute for Government works with political parties in Westminster and senior civil servants in Whitehall to make government more effective. It provides impartial, evidence-based advice, drawing on best practice from around the world.
The Centre for Cities is an independent research organisation committed to helping Britain’s cities improve their economic performance. The Centre produces practical research and policy advice for city leaders, local government, the civil service and businesses.
The Centre for Science, Technology & Innovation Policy carries out practical policy research exploring what makes national innovation systems effective at translating new science and engineering ideas into technologies, industries and economic wealth.
Policy Links is a not-for-profit knowledge transfer unit whose aim is to help governments develop effective industrial innovation policies.
The Babbage Forum provides a unique platform through symposia and a network within which to develop new thinking at the interface of economics, engineering and management. This is to generate new insights with the potential to underpin industrial policies for economic competitiveness and growth.
