Colt joins The Purpose Coalition’s Breaking Down Barriers Commission to Champion Goal 10: Closing the Digital Divide
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 Unite to Drive Social Mobility and Break Down Barriers
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.
#LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight: Chris Norbury, CEO of E.ON 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 Chris Norbury, CEO of E.ON UK does so.
How the Purpose Lab is helping employers and students to shape social impact in the workplace
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.
Upward Career Mobility and Gender Equality: Leading the Charge at E.ON UK
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.
#LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight: Steve Foster, People Director at Southeastern
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.
The Purpose Coalition in 2024: a year of progress and partnerships
As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on what’s been an incredible year for the Purpose Coalition.
Sodexo collaboration with The Purpose Coalition set to expand employment opportunities for prison-leavers
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.
Level 7 apprenticeships are vital to closing the skills gap and driving economic growth – the country cannot afford to lose them
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.
My Social Mobility Story
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.
UK Power Networks: Power Among Us
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 partners with The Purpose Coalition to drive countrywide social impact
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.
Partnership is the only way to meet the net-zero skills challenge
The net zero challenge presents a significant opportunity to create new possibilities for communities, particularly in areas of social deprivation.
Leonardo UK: A Blueprint for Inclusive Growth and Community Empowerment
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.
A New Deal for Britain’s Builders
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.
“You have to give people a chance” - how Sodexo is improving the justice system
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.
Britain needs a long-term plan for energy security: an E.ON call to action
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.
It’s time to break the silence around periods
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.
The Purpose Power List 2024
Welcome to the inaugural Purpose Power List, our curated list that celebrates leaders who are #leadingwithpurpose through their dedication to impact-driven work.
Rail sector jobs are an exciting, positive destination
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.