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.

In an era where technological advancements and innovation are driving societal transformation, it is vital for leading companies to assume roles that go beyond economic contributions. Leonardo, one of the UK’s leading companies in the defence and aerospace sectors, exemplifies this broader responsibility.

The Labour government should start a different kind of conversation with construction and build a new relationship with our industry to drive economic growth and increase social mobility across the UK.

If you think it should have a focus on rehabilitating prisoners and giving people with criminal records a chance to reintegrate into society, then Sodexo’s Starting Fresh programme offers a pragmatic way of doing so.

After the turbulence caused by the recent energy crisis, a new Parliament presents an opportunity for politicians and the energy sector to partner together with purpose to deliver fairer, cheaper and more sustainable energy for the people of Great Britain.

Some issues are so ingrained in society that it is not apparent they are issues at all, despite affecting a significant proportion of the population. One such issue is the lack of comprehensive menstruation awareness in the workplace.

Welcome to the inaugural Purpose Power List, our curated list that celebrates leaders who are #leadingwithpurpose through their dedication to impact-driven work.

Southeastern Railway’s biggest ever recruitment drive aims to hire 600 new people over the next year. They’ll join a workforce that’s already over 4,500 people, responsible for delivering half a million journeys every day.

The Purpose Lab, from the Purpose Coalition is harnessing the potential of students from universities and colleges by giving them real world work experience in shaping responsible business strategies and social impact initiatives for some of the UK's largest businesses.

The lack of clarity on how organisations are performing - and how that is measured - has been problematic for some time. Barely a week goes by without distracting accusations of greenwashing that undermine the validity of ESG claims.

The Breaking Down Barriers to Accountancy project was launched by Chair of the Purpose Coalition and former Education Secretary Rt Hon Justine Greening, who is herself a trained accountant.

The collaborative project by the Purpose Coalition and a group of leading law firms aims to boost social mobility and put the legal sector at the forefront of innovation in this space.

Nisa, in partnership with The Purpose Coalition, has launched the “Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity” Impact Report, hosted in the iconic setting of Parliament.

In the UK a stark reality persists: the postcode lottery. Too many communities are held back by systemic inequalities. At Karbon Homes, we don’t accept this as the status quo.

While recent months and years have proved challenging for all of us due to the increasing cost of living, it is often the youngest generations that are struggling the most.