Civitas is an independent social policy think-tank. It receives no state funding either directly or indirectly and has no links to any political party. Our work falls into two main categories: the services we provide for the public, and our research and educational programmes. We provide two main services. First, we offer primary education for children failed by the school system and unable to afford the most costly private alternatives; and second, we provide teaching materials and speakers for schools. Our research and educational work is designed to facilitate informed public debate on important issues of the day by producing objective and balanced publications and arranging seminars and conferences to stimulate mutual learning through open discussion. To view our recent work, visit: www.civitas.org.uk