At Northern Gas Networks (NGN), we are acutely aware that our success depends not just on the infrastructure we maintain but on the talented people who power our operations.

Working together in partnership is the only way to tackle the wide range of challenges that the country is facing and deliver a fairer society. That was the message from the Chair of the Breaking Down Barriers Commission, Nick Forbes CBE, as he addressed the Social Value Conference 2024 in Birmingham.

Leading low-cost health plan provider Simplyhealth has partnered with the Purpose Coalition to launch its new report in the House of Commons.

Guest Blog: People with physical disabilities face numerous challenges in securing employment. Despite many companies promoting themselves as Disability Confident Employers, their actions often fall short of this claim.

As a student ambassador for the Purpose Coalition Student Ambassador Programme, I had the opportunity to engage with the core values and 15 Purpose Goals that focus on breaking down barriers to opportunity.

Chesterfield and Staveley MP, Toby Perkins, met residents and colleagues at Heather Vale care home to see how Purpose Coalition partner, Anchor, is delivering a positive social impact in his community.

In a powerful display of collaboration between government and business, the Purpose Coalition and Sodexo UK & Ireland hosted Baroness Jacqui Smith, Minister of State for Skills, and Lord James Timpson OBE, Minister of State for Prisons, Parole, and Probation, at the Breaking Down Barriers reception during the Labour Party Conference.

At the University of Chester plans are well underway to support the new Government’s key drivers for economic growth.

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.

South East London MP and Cabinet Office Minister, Abena Oppong-Asare MP, visited her local university in Greenwich today to see first-hand how it is breaking down barriers to opportunity for its students.

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.

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.

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 easy for me and my friends to get caught up in the idea that GCSE results will singularly define our future.

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.

Confidence in ESG ratings is vital if we are to place our trust in an organisation’s environmental, social and governance credentials.

“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.

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.

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.

By sharing best practices and learning from successful initiatives like those at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, the NHS can take significant strides towards a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.