In our annual research report, we focus on the employers and educators who won UK Social Mobility Awards in 2024. Across 14 award categories, we explore what winners did to advance social mobility in 2023-24, including their key activities, enabling factors,...
The UK Social Mobility Awards have announced an additional organisational category for the 2025 SOMOs, recognising technology’s role in advancing social mobility. The ‘Tech for Social Mobility’ award sits among 10 other organisational categories, and...
The theme for Social Mobility Day on June 12th 2025 has officially been launched – #ShiftMindsets This year, we’re asking everyone to #ShiftMindsets away from social mobility as simply a buzzword, and towards highlighting its positive impact on your...
The 2024 SOMOs™ Awards Gala, hosted by Sue Perkins, took place on Thursday 3rd October, celebrating businesses, institutions and individuals who champion social mobility Seventeen awards announced, including five individuals, 10 organisations and two...
National Grid is one of the UK’s largest energy distribution networks, connecting millions of people and businesses every day. However, beyond its core operations, National Grid have committed to advancing social mobility as part of their pledge to support their...
“Social mobility for me isn’t just a buzz phrase, it’s personal,” says Kerry Dryburgh, bp’s Executive Vice President for People, Culture and Communications. bp are this year’s champion supporters for the Organisation of the Year category at the SOMOs, held on...