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Overcrowded Prisons
The UK has the highest proportion of the population incarcerated than any other country in Western Europe. Moreover, overcrowding in prisons means that the scope for achieving rehabilitation is severely....more
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Our unique algorithm analyses the digital data available on each charity in order to identify areas of strength as well as those that require further investigation. Our ratings are split into three broad....more
Environmental charities really can make a difference
It's easy to become disillusioned at the scale of the environmental crisis that we are facing and the seeming reluctance of governments to coordinate responses. Fortunately, many Third Sector organisations....more

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