Claim: The Social Affairs Unit is a think tank (a research institute that engages in advocacy) which was founded and directed by Dr. Digby Anderson from 1980 to 2004.
Evidence: The Social Affairs Unit is a right-leaning think tank in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1980 as a registered charity, its founder Chairman was Professor Julius Gould, and its founder Director, Dr. Digby Anderson. Anderson often contributed leading articles to UK national newspapers, was Director from 1980 to 2004, when he retired and was succeeded by Michael Mosbacher. A think tank, or policy institute, is a research institute that performs research and advocacy concerning topics such as social policy, political strategy, economics, military, technology, and culture.