Individuals and organisations across the country were honoured at the Breaking Down Barriers Awards 2025, sponsored by Southeastern Railway, which took place in Parliament today.

Our #LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight interview series sees organisational leaders explain what leading with purpose means to them and how they strive to make their organisation a force for good in society. In this episode, read how Leigh Lafever-Ayer, VP/Human Resources Director at Enterprise Mobility, does so.

Equiniti and The Purpose Coalition have today launched a new Impact Report showcasing how the financial services provider is engaging with key barriers to financial resilience, social mobility, and opportunity across the UK.

Our #LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight interview series sees organisational leaders explain what leading with purpose means to them and how they strive to make their organisation a force for good in society. In this episode, read how Claire Costello, Chief People Officer at Co-op, does so.

Our #LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight interview series sees organisational leaders explain what leading with purpose means to them and how they strive to make their organisation a force for good in society. In this episode, read how David Jackson, Founder and Chairman of Hudson Contract, does so.

Colt Technology Services has joined forces with The Purpose Coalition to become a commissioner on Goal 10 of the Purpose Goals framework: Closing the Digital Divide.

Business leaders from across key industries came together today for the first meeting of 2025 of The Purpose Coalition’s Business Leadership Advisory Council, hosted at Barclays in London.

Our #LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight interview series sees organisational leaders explain what leading with purpose means to them and how they strive to make their organisation a force for good in society. In this episode, read how Chris Norbury, CEO of E.ON UK does so.

Providing insights into purpose-led businesses for students who want to learn more about their ethos while enabling companies to hear directly from young people about what is important to them is at the centre of the Purpose Coalition’s Purpose Lab programme.

E.ON UK’s 2024 Inclusion Report highlights a progressive commitment to building an equitable future through a workplace culture that prioritises diversity, inclusion, and the upward mobility of its people.

Our #LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight interview series sees organisational leaders explain what leading with purpose means to them and how they strive to make their organisation a force for good in society. In this episode, read how Steve Foster, People Director at Southeastern, does so.

As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on what’s been an incredible year for the Purpose Coalition.

Last week, Carolyn Harris MP, Member of Parliament for Neath and Swansea East, hosted a parliamentary reception organised together with Sodexo UK & Ireland and The Purpose Coalition, the event highlighted the transformative potential of hiring ex-offenders.

The recent announcement that the government could restrict the use of levy funding for Level 7 apprenticeships is a real potential setback for employers and the UK economy.

As a major employer in the UK, and in the hospitality industry, Travelodge takes its responsibility towards social mobility seriously, and believes it can really help people to fulfil their potential.

A rewarding career in a STEM field, such as Energy and Utilities, feels out of reach for many disadvantaged young people in the UK, especially those unable to take advantage of higher education opportunities.

Serco, the international partner of services to governments, has joined forces with the Purpose Coalition to drive social impact solutions that help break down barriers to opportunity. 

The net zero challenge presents a significant opportunity to create new possibilities for communities, particularly in areas of social deprivation.