Breaking Down Barriers Commission and Curtins Announce Strategic Partnership
The Breaking Down Barriers Commission, a new initiative by the Purpose Coalition, has announced a new partnership with Curtins, a leading engineering consultancy, renowned for innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability.
The Commission is led by Nick Forbes CBE, a former Member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet. The Commission is now shaping the role businesses and organisations can play as responsible parts of society committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity for their customers, colleagues and communities.
The collaboration aims to leverage Curtins' expertise in engineering and sustainable design to support the Commission's mission of shaping the role businesses and organisations can play as responsible parts of society committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity for their customers, colleagues and communities. The collaboration will focus on innovative strategies to remove systemic barriers that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential, regardless of their background or circumstances.
The Commission is part of the wider Purpose Coalition, made up of organisations who are working to break down barriers to opportunity. With a General Election in Britain later this year, the Commission seeks to showcase the role of the best of British business in breaking down the barriers to opportunity. The Coalition includes some Britain’s biggest names including the BBC, UK Power Networks, bp, Virgin Money, Co-op Group, Travelodge, Centrica, Leonardo, Sodexo, Pennon Group, Channel 4, The Wise Group, Pertemps, Hitachi, Reed, Royal Mail, E.ON, NHS Trusts, Councils and Universities amongst others.
Nick Forbes CBE, Chair of the Breaking Down Barriers Commission and former Member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, said:
"We are at a pivotal moment where collaboration between public initiatives and private enterprises can yield transformative results for our communities. The alliance with Curtins represents a significant step forward in our quest to dismantle societal barriers. Their exceptional track record in engineering and dedication to sustainable development aligns perfectly with our vision of creating spaces that everyone can access and enjoy, regardless of their physical abilities or socio-economic backgrounds.
Together, we are setting a new standard for how industries can contribute to a more inclusive society."
Rhiannon Carss, Board Director at Curtins said:
“The positive impact that we can have on the world around us – be that on individuals, on industry, or on the wider planet – it’s at the very heart of what we do, and it’s nothing new to us. Having the opportunity to work with other like-minded businesses; to share good practice, learn from each other and together generate new ideas too is hugely exciting. We’re looking forward to getting stuck in and being part of a collective voice that champions business as a force for good.”
In this vital General Election year, the partnership is not just about making commitments, but taking concrete actions to improve lives for customers, colleagues and communities.
Find out more about the Commission at: https://www.breakingdownbarrierscommission.co.uk
About the Breaking Down Barriers Commission
The Breaking Down Barriers Commission - part of the Purpose Coalition - has been launched by former Member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, Nick Forbes CBE.
The Commission is now shaping the role businesses and organisations can play as responsible parts of society committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity for their customers, colleagues and communities.
The Commission on Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity is part of the Purpose Coalition, which works with over 70 organisations including the BBC, UK Power Networks, bp, Virgin Money, Co-op Group, Travelodge, Centrica, Leonardo, Sodexo, Pennon Group, Channel 4, Reed, Hitachi, Reed, Royal Mail, E.ON, NHS Trusts, Councils and Universities amongst others.
About Curtins
Curtins is one of the UK’s leading independent engineering consultancies offering a number of specialist services for the built environment including civil, structures, transport planning, geotechnical, infrastructure, environmental, and conservation and heritage. Through its bold leadership and innovation the company has been at the forefront of developing new and sustainable approaches designed to enhance the world around them and deliver lasting good to the people and communities they serve. Headquartered in Liverpool with 14 offices across the UK and Ireland, the Company transitioned to become an employee owned trust in 2021 and currently employs over 400 staff.
