Partnerships will provide the impetus for a successful energy transition
Developing new solutions, and sharing best practice, will be key to managing the energy transition successfully. It is increasingly looking like that transition will be shaped by a Labour government.
Julian Sturdy MP visits Clifton Park Hospital in York to see ‘People Caring for People’ in action
York Outer Conservative MP, Julian Sturdy has visited Clifton Park Hospital to meet local doctors, nurses and wider staff working at the hospital.
Embracing Starting Fresh
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, the challenge of filling over a million vacancies across the UK requires innovative and inclusive strategies. It's time we broaden our horizons and tap into a pool of talent that is often overlooked due to historical stigmas - individuals with criminal convictions.
How a Labour government can drive business success through diversity and inclusion
Diversity and inclusion under a Labour government were the focus of a roundtable held in Westminster today with Ashley Dalton MP, Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities.
Kent and Medway NHS Foundation Trust confirms its social impact commitment
Leading mental health provider, Kent and Medway NHS Foundation Trust (KMPT), has marked a new stage in its social impact journey.
Access to care is a major barrier to good health and wellbeing
Access to healthcare is one of the key social determinants of health. Being able to access NHS care when and where it is needed, and feeling that their voice is heard, is crucial for disadvantaged communities to facilitate the better health and wellbeing that will allow them to take advantage of opportunity.
Breaking Down Barriers Commission and Curtins Announce Strategic Partnership
The Breaking Down Barriers Commission, a new initiative by the Purpose Coalition, has announced a new partnership with Curtins, a leading engineering consultancy, renowned for innovative solutions and commitment to sustainability.
Labour’s answer to levelling up? Breaking down barriers
For someone who has been involved in Labour politics my whole life, I now feel a real excitement about the year ahead. There’s no complacency, but the Labour Party now has the best shot at returning to government for the first time in over a decade.
Shadow Energy Security Minister, Dr Alan Whitehead joins business and university leaders for Westminster Roundtable
Dr Alan Whitehead MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Energy Security has joined Purpose Coalition leaders Centrica, Leonardo and the University of Salford for a Westminster roundtable to explore the future of net-zero, skills and the just transition.
International Women’s Day 2024: How purpose inspires inclusion
The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day, Inspiring Inclusion, gets right to the heart of what it means to be a fair, equitable and thriving society. Inclusion matters because it recognises the inherent value and potential of every individual.
Universities as engines of social mobility: Rt Hon Justine Greening leads Solent discussion
Solent University, Southampton kicked off its Strategy 2035 development process with a guest lecture delivered by Rt Hon Justine Greening this week.
Southeastern becomes UK’s first rail operator to publish Social Mobility Action Plan
A new report which highlights the role that the railway sector can play in boosting social mobility was launched in Parliament by Southeastern and the Purpose Coalition.
Leading with Pride: The Transformative Power of LGBT Inclusion in Business
As we come to the end of the annual LGBT History Month, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the significance of LGBT representation in the workplace
Alistair Strathern MP joins leading businesses for Westminster Roundtable
Labour MP for Mid Bedfordshire, Alistair Strathern, has joined leading Purpose Coalition businesses for a Westminster roundtable focused on climate, net-zero, skills and the future of work.
Breaking down the barriers to law – a blueprint for collaborative action
A strategic, countrywide approach to embedding social mobility in the legal sector is the focus of a new report whose first phase launched in Parliament today.
A Gateway to Opportunities: The Lower Thames Crossing Vision
As a former Secretary of State for Transport, I've always championed infrastructure projects that do more than connect A to B; they need to connect communities to opportunities, fostering economic growth and enhancing social mobility.
Rainy day savings scheme will boost financial resilience
Financial resilience came under the spotlight again recently as new research found that one in three working households in Britain - more than 11 million people - have less than £1,000 in savings.
Empowering Voices: Citizens' Assemblies for Purpose-led organisations
Citizens' Assemblies are a proven approach to democratic decision-making. These assemblies serve as dynamic platforms where individuals can come together to deliberate on complex social issues, offering a fresh perspective through a diagonal demographic slice of the population.
Harnessing the power of business for positive change – a new report explores solutions to meet the challenges of a future workforce
Businesses can use their own experiences to drive positive change. That’s the message from a new report published today by the Purpose Coalition and leading recruitment company, Pertemps Network Group.
Social mobility agenda to be championed by new business advisory group
Setting priorities for Britain’s crucial social mobility agenda will be the focus of a new business-led group established by Chair of the Purpose Coalition and former Education Secretary, Rt Hon Justine Greening.