“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...
Landsec is one of the leading real estate companies in the UK with a portfolio of retail, leisure, workspace, and residential hubs. Landsec delivers social mobility activities across the UK, and since 2011 has run a series of employability programmes for people from...
Sue Perkins has been announced as the host for the 2024 Social Mobility Awards(SOMOs ™). A household name on British television and Radio, Sue’s quick fire, self-deprecating comedy has entertained the nation since 1997, presenting ‘The Great British Bake...
The UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs) are pleased to announce the Finalists for 2024. 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...
In this report, we celebrate the employers and educators who won UK Social Mobility Awards in 2023. Across our 11 categories, we examine winners’ activities, enabling factors, challenges overcome, and how they define social mobility success. Our 2023 winners represent...
National Grid has been announced as the Headline Partner for the UK Social Mobility Awards for 2024. The UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs) were established to recognise and celebrate forward-thinking organisations that are actively creating positive social change for...
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