With entries now open for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards, we sat down with David Carrigan, Group Director of Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing at Sky, to discuss social mobility at Sky and in the UK, and the importance of the SOMOs in advancing the cause. Sky,...
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...
We are thrilled to announce this year’s winners of the 9th 2025 UK Social Mobility AwardsOctober 9, 2025
Ellie Taylor Announced as Host for the 2025 UK Social Mobility AwardsAugust 15, 2025
Finalists announced for the 2025 UK Social Mobility AwardsJuly 16, 2025
‘If you’re driving change in social mobility, and want recognition, the SOMOs are it!…June 18, 2025
‘The sign of a healthy economy is high levels of social mobility’ – Nick Hedley, Hedley MayJune 17, 2025