Leveraging social impact in the legal sector – Clyde & Co joins forces with the Breaking Down Barriers Commission
Global law firm, Clyde & Co, has partnered with the Breaking Down Barriers Commission to drive positive social impact across the organisation, and in the law sector more widely.
The Purpose Coalition and E.ON unveil blueprint to break down barriers and drive social impact and sustainable growth
Leading energy and sustainable solutions company E.ON and the Purpose Coalition unveil a blueprint for sector-specific businesses on their potential to deliver much wider social change.
Teleperformance: Championing Industry-Wide Efforts to Break Down Barriers
With a new government focus on the private sector's role as a key driver of social progress, Teleperformance is redefining the role of the digital business services industry by taking decisive action to break down barriers to opportunity.
The Hudson Foundation: Empowering Communities and Shaping Futures
Launched in 2024, the foundation represents a significant step in consolidating Hudson Contract's philanthropic activities, focusing on social mobility and community support.
It’s vital we keep the social mobility train moving forward, says Northern
Northern has signed-up to a nationwide scheme committed to advancing social mobility and equal opportunities. The train operator will work with The Purpose Coalition to dismantle barriers and create a fairer society across its network.
My social mobility story
“Growing up where I did in Saltney on an estate in the suburban areas of Chester, people didn’t think much of getting jobs or having a career, it was about survival”. A guest blog by Stacey Coleclough of Travelodge.
Purpose Coalition members celebrated for cross-sector apprenticeship success
Leading Purpose Coalition members have been recognised this week for their outstanding commitment to the promotion and development of apprenticeships across a wide range of sectors.
Lord Walney highlights Sodexo’s Starting Fresh programme during HMP Addiewell visit
On 31 July, HMP Addiewell in West Lothian hosted a visit from Lord Walney. The visit showcased the positive impact being created by Sodexo’s Starting Fresh programme.
PGL Beyond Partners with the Purpose Coalition to Enhance Social Mobility through the Breaking Down Barriers Commission
The Purpose Coalition is thrilled to announce that PGL Beyond has joined as a new partner. This exciting collaboration comes at a crucial time as the nation strives towards greater social equity.
c2c Joins the Purpose Coalition to Shape Future of Opportunity Through the Breaking Down Barriers Commission
Rail Operator c2c Joins the Purpose Coalition to Shape Future of Opportunity Through the Breaking Down Barriers Commission
Building consensus to deliver social impact: how a new partnership between government and business will drive transformative change
An ambitious campaign to embed positive social impact in every corner of the country was the focus of a reception in Parliament earlier this week, hosted by the Purpose Coalition in partnership with Lumo and Hull Trains
New Labour government puts Breaking Down Barriers at the heart of first Kings Speech
The newly elected Labour government - led by Keir Starmer - has put breaking down barriers to opportunity at the heart of the Kings Speech, which set out the government’s policy platform for the coming year.
The gender pay gap is proving a difficult nut to crack – closing it will depend on understanding the barriers behind it
The pay gap figures reflect factors that can result in a disparity in average earnings even where there is no direct discrimination against women. They still tend to be over-represented in low-paid, part-time roles, with less representation in senior roles.
Why Labour’s manifesto commitment to socio-economic background matters
Yesterday Labour officially launched their manifesto, in it was a clear commitment to enact the socio-economic duty in the Equality Act.
Banking black spots set to be election battlegrounds
By the end of the year there will potentially be 33 parliamentary constituencies without a single branch, including two in London - Erith and Thamesmead and Dagenham and Rainham are expected to become banking blackspots, as is Sedgefield, the seat of the former prime minister, Tony Blair.
You’ll never guess why London’s iconic Ferris wheel just turned purple (May 2024)
Spotted London's massive observation wheel glowing an bizarre purple hue these past few nights? We've got the scoop on the unexpected reason behind the curious colour-changing spectacle.
Merlin Entertainments Showcases Its Social Impact With New Report Launch
Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in branded entertainment destinations, this week launched a report with the Purpose Coalition setting out its social impact in the UK.
Wise Group and Purpose Coalition host skills roundtable as part of the Commission on Breaking Down Barriers to Employment Opportunity
The Wise Group and The Purpose Coalition has held a skills roundtable in Westminster, co-chaired by Wise Group CEO Sean Duffy and Crossbench Peer Lord Walney on the future of skills, as part of the Breaking Down Barriers to Employment Opportunity Commission.
Wendy Morton MP visits Pertemps office in Aldridge to see how its commitment to breaking down barriers is making a difference in the West Midlands
Pertemps is the UK’s largest recruitment agency, with over 200 offices across the UK. It directly employs 1,550 members of staff, manages up to 40,000 temporary workers for clients at any one time and places around 12,000 candidates in permanent roles each year.
Former Transport Secretaries call on PM to help save Hitachi
As Transport Secretaries from 2011 to 2016 we had a vision that rail manufacturing could do for the North East what Nissan’s commitment to car manufacturing had done. It was a vision that Hitachi Rail shared when they chose Newton Aycliffe for their European rail manufacturing headquarters.