Presenter, writer, actor, director, and comedian Sue Perkins will host the UK Social Mobility Awards (The SOMOs) on Tuesday 6 October. The SOMOs celebrate organisations and individuals driving meaningful progress in social mobility, recognising those turning ambition...
Across the UK, organisations are rethinking what opportunity really looks like. They’re reassessing who gets access, who gets heard, and who gets the chance to thrive. And in a year shaped by economic uncertainty and shifting labour markets, one thing has become...
People with a shared passion for improving social mobility gathered for the 2026 Social Mobility Business Seminar, this morning (Wednesday 22 April), to hear senior leader perspectives, practical discussion and valuable insights into how organisations are advancing...
The theme for Social Mobility Day 2026, which takes place on Thursday 11 June, has officially been revealed to be Stories Matter. Stories shape how we see the world and our place in it. Stories matter in social mobility: they make opportunity visible, turning abstract...
Padmini Iyer, Claire Tyler & Lindsey Macmillan In our latest blog, we’re delighted to be joined by Dr Claire Tyler and Professor Lindsey Macmillan from UCL’s Centre for Education Policy and Equalising Opportunities (CEPEO) to explore similarities in the findings...
A huge congratulations to all of our incredible winners and finalists who have shown what’s possible when you commit to breaking down barriers and driving change. The winners of 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards are: Organisation of the Year, (championed by bp)Winner:...
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