Welcome to the UK Social Mobility Awards 2026
– a nationwide leadership initiative focused on advancing social mobility
THE SOMOs™
WINNERS 2026
As we celebrate 10 years of the UK Social Mobility Awards, join impactful companies that are leading the way.
KEY DATES 2026
October 6th
NEWS
As government focuses on NEETs and youth employment, the UK Social Mobility Awards recognise Britain’s leading employers
Organisations from banking, technology, infrastructure, law, facilities and the public sector have been recognised at the UK Social Mobility Awards 2026 for helping thousands of people access employment and career progression opportunities. Winners of the UK Social...
“When organisations openly champion social mobility they help normalise conversations about background”
We are proud to continue our long-standing relationship with Lloyds Banking Group, a committed supporter of the UK Social Mobility Awards and an organisation that shares our belief that talent, ambition and potential exists everywhere. For many years, Lloyds Banking...
National Grid for the SOMOs: Ability should determine opportunity
National Grid is proud to be the headline partner of the UK Social Mobility Awards for the third year in a row, championing employers who are widening access to opportunity and driving long‑term, systemic change. We were joined by Alice Delahunty, President of...
The UK Social Mobility Awards is a fundraising initiative for the registered charity, Making The Leap.
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