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2026 Social Mobility Business Seminar: leaders, insight and action for a changing world
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...
#StoriesMatter: Social Mobility Day 2026 theme revealed
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...
Leading the way: Winners’ Case Studies from the UK Social Mobility Awards 2025
In this report, we celebrate best practice to advance social mobility in 2024-25, focusing on the employers and educators who won UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs) in 2025. Across 14 award categories, we explore what winners did to advance social mobility in 2024-25,...
Social Mobility in Graduate Jobs – Still in First Gear?
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...
Still in first gear? Advancing social mobility in 2024-25
In this research report, we examine what UK public and private sector employers are doing to advance social mobility in 2024-25. By analysing data submitted by over 100 organisations to the UK Social Mobility Awards in 2025, we examine what employers are doing across...
We are thrilled to announce this year’s winners of the 9th 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards
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:...
Ellie Taylor Announced as Host for the 2025 UK Social Mobility Awards
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
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
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. National...