NCG launched its new Breaking Down Barriers Impact Report at a reception in the House of Commons, in partnership with The Purpose Coalition. The report showcases how NCG is enabling social mobility and economic prosperity through exceptional education, and how colleges can be a first-choice route into skilled work and higher learning.   

Capital City College (CCC), London’s largest further education provider, today released a report highlighting FE’s critical role in delivering the government’s skills agenda and driving social mobility. 

Our latest guest blog by Oliver Delucia-Crook, Board Director - Head of Business Development at Curtins on why social value needs a step change.

The Purpose Coalition convened its Business Leadership Advisory Council for the final session of 2025. 

“It’s great that the Curriculum Review launched by the DfE earlier this week includes recommendations to improve financial literacy. Feeling in control of our finances and understanding the maths in situations we face in our everyday lives is a hugely important part of the solution on social mobility and in turn, a way we can help drive economic growth.” - Rt Hon Justine Greening

For practical local wins on GP access, high streets, and accessible transport, our MP of the week is Mike Martin.

For a joined-up agenda linking women’s health, rehabilitation, and opportunity, our MP of the week is Carolyn Harris MP.

Debbie’s work to champion reforms to protect disabled people makes her this week’s pick for MP of the Week.

Nus’s work to champion youth hubs, improve rural transport, and create active spaces makes her this week’s pick for MP of the Week.

Helen’s focus on digital access and fairness stood out as exactly the kind of practical, place-based leadership we like to highlight.

Yesterday, Purpose Coalition partners came together at the iconic Terrace Pavilion in the House of Commons to celebrate the conclusion of the first session of the new Parliament. Sponsored by Sodexo UK & Ireland, the event brought together MPs, ministers, senior business executives and influential leaders from business, education, health and the government

Global law firm Clyde & Co becomes the latest major law firm to publish a Breaking Down Barriers report with the Purpose Coalition, highlighting its work to widen access to opportunity across the UK.

Tom Hayes’ work to ensure that playgrounds that get lost to development are replaced makes him our MP of this week.

Sureena Brackenridge’s work on place-based inequality and deprivation makes her this week’s stand out MP.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has launched a Breaking Down Barriers Impact Report in collaboration with the Purpose Coalition, spotlighting the university’s work to remove barriers and expand opportunity for students, staff, and local communities. 

Andrew Ranger’s recent report on social mobility has identified three major barriers to opportunity and proposed actionable solutions to break them down.