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It is one thing coming up with good ideas, but quite another to convince policymakers to adopt them and voters to support them at the ballot box.

We know from experience that the best way for us to get good ideas taken up by politicians is by working with others as we develop our thinking and building coalitions of support to advocate for them.

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A donation to Onward is an investment in the policy debate and a commitment to the values we represent: the power of competitive markets, the importance of good government, and the foundation of a strong social fabric.

Your contribution will directly support new research into the most pressing social and economic problems the country faces, and help policymakers navigate some of the most difficult challenges in generations. We do not undertake paid reports for corporates and we retain complete editorial control over all of our research.

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Partner with us on policy events

We host events throughout the political calendar to contribute to ongoing policy conversation and generate practical new ideas. These include private roundtables with Parliamentarians, agenda-setting events series on key policy themes, and fringe events during Party Conference season.

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Our business leaders network brings together experienced, committed leaders from industry to support our work and contribute to the policy debate. Our members recognise the need for a new vision to level up opportunity and strengthen communities in the UK, and want to be part of the conversation that develops it.

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Research with impact

We pride ourselves on producing research that makes a difference. Our reports have generated dozens of ideas that have been taken up by politicians since we launched in 2018.
age of alienation onward loneliness report
Age of Alienation: Young people are facing a loneliness epidemic
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Onward report into decarbonising carbon-intensive industries
Greening the Giants: Decarbonising carbon-intensive industries
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Politics of Belonging
The Politics of Belonging
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