CLES is the UK's leading, independent think and do tank realising progressive economics for people and place. Our aim is to achieve social justice, good local economies and effective public services for everyone, everywhere.

CLES is part of a global network of 'thinkers and doers' who are articulate and progress economic interventions and ideas. We influence policy and change behaviour in public, commercial and social sector organisations to bring maximum benefit to people and places, within the limits of the environment.

Find out more.