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Ellie Taylor Announced as Host for the  2025 UK Social Mobility Awards

Ellie Taylor Announced as Host for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards

by UKSMA admin | Aug 15, 2025 | News

Comedian, actor, radio host and writer Ellie Taylor has been announced as the host of the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs). The UK Social Mobility Awards were established to encourage initiatives that will promote and increase social mobility within the UK’s...
Finalists announced for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards

Finalists announced for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards

by UKSMA admin | Jul 16, 2025 | News

The UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs) are pleased to announce the finalists for 2025. Since its inception in 2017, the awards have recognised and celebrated forward-thinking organisations that are actively creating positive social change for their employees and in...
‘If you’re driving change in social mobility, and want recognition, the SOMOs are it!’ – Will Serle, Chief People Officer, National Grid

‘If you’re driving change in social mobility, and want recognition, the SOMOs are it!’ – Will Serle, Chief People Officer, National Grid

by UKSMA admin | Jun 18, 2025 | News

With the entry deadline for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards on the horizon (June 27th), we sat down with National Grid’s Chief People Officer Will Serle to discuss the importance of a diverse workforce, and why your organisation should enter the awards....
‘The sign of a healthy economy is high levels of social mobility’ – Nick Hedley, Hedley May

‘The sign of a healthy economy is high levels of social mobility’ – Nick Hedley, Hedley May

by UKSMA admin | Jun 17, 2025 | News

With just over a week left to go, entries are still open for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards. We sat down with Nick Hedley, Partner and Co-Founder of Hedley May to discuss why social mobility is a key part of the firm, and how other UK business can benefit from...
‘Social mobility makes sound business sense’ – Emma Thorogood, PwC

‘Social mobility makes sound business sense’ – Emma Thorogood, PwC

by UKSMA admin | Jun 10, 2025 | News

With today marking 2025 Social Mobility Day, we sat down with Emma Thorogood, Partner, Head of Purpose, Community and Corporate Affairs at PwC, to discuss closing social mobility gaps across the UK, and why promoting social mobility makes sound business sense. A...
‘Enter the SOMOs for visibility, to demonstrate impact, and to drive innovation’ – David Carrigan, Sky

‘Enter the SOMOs for visibility, to demonstrate impact, and to drive innovation’ – David Carrigan, Sky

by UKSMA admin | May 13, 2025 | News

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,...
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    June 15, 2026
  • Why social mobility matters more than ever – and why 2026 is the year to step forward
    June 9, 2026
  • 2026 Social Mobility Business Seminar: leaders, insight and action for a changing world
    April 22, 2026
  • The words SOCIAL MOBILITY DAY appear in yellow on a blue background.#StoriesMatter: Social Mobility Day 2026 theme revealed
    April 22, 2026
  • Social Mobility in Graduate Jobs – Still in First Gear?
    December 4, 2025
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