News

The latest news from our work to unlock potential, broaden horizons and create opportunities.

Class Pay Gap Day returns – 17th November 2024

November 20, 2024

Class Pay Gap Day returns – 17th November 2024

People from working-class backgrounds are still effectively working 1 in 8 days for free.

Class Pay Gap Day returns – 17th November 2024

November 17, 2024

Class Pay Gap Day returns – 17th November 2024

People from working-class backgrounds are still effectively working 1 in 8 days for free.

The 2024 Employer Index

October 17, 2024

The 2024 Employer Index

The 2024 Social Mobility Employer Index Top 75 and insights report have been revealed.

Next stop, Results Day...

July 29, 2024

Next stop, Results Day...

Recently, we've taken our students to some of the UK's most prestigious universities. Our students' futures are bright, and we're here to help them reach their dream university.

Our research and our outstanding students feature on Channel 4 news

June 25, 2024

Our research and our outstanding students feature on Channel 4 news

All young people deserve the opportunity to be heard and to fulfil their potential.

Spring Budget 2024: Our Response

March 6, 2024

Spring Budget 2024: Our Response

Our CEO, Sarah Atkinson, responds to the 2024 Spring Budget.

Aspiring Professionals Programme 2024 Launch

February 13, 2024

Aspiring Professionals Programme 2024 Launch

Our Aspiring Professionals Programme welcomes over 2,000 new students this week.

Our response to the Autumn Statement

November 23, 2023

Our response to the Autumn Statement

Investing in young people today would ensure the fulfilled potential of tomorrow.

The Class Pay Gap 2023

November 17, 2023

The Class Pay Gap 2023

Professionals from working-class backgrounds are being paid over £6k less per year than more privileged peers in the same occupation. Ten employers are publicly reporting their Class Pay Gap.

Spotlight on the City’s social mobility record

November 20, 2024

Spotlight on the City’s social mobility record

We held a panel discussion with the author of a new book: ‘Highly Discriminating: Why the City Isn’t Fair and Diversity Doesn’t Work’.

The 2023 Employer Index

November 20, 2024

The 2023 Employer Index

It's time to propel even more students into university and professional life.

The 2024 Employer Index

November 20, 2024

The 2024 Employer Index

The 2024 Social Mobility Employer Index Top 75 and insights report have been revealed.

STAY DOWN reaches new heights

November 20, 2024

STAY DOWN reaches new heights

Our campaign to highlight classism in the workplace continues.

Office for Students adopts our recommendations

November 20, 2024

Office for Students adopts our recommendations

Our expertise has informed a new OfS Equality of Opportunity Risk Register.

Spring Budget: Statement

November 20, 2024

Spring Budget: Statement

Our CEO, Sarah Atkinson, responds to the 2023 Budget.

The Class Pay Gap 2023

November 20, 2024

The Class Pay Gap 2023

Professionals from working-class backgrounds are being paid over £6k less per year than more privileged peers in the same occupation. Ten employers are publicly reporting their Class Pay Gap.

Our response to the Autumn Statement

November 20, 2024

Our response to the Autumn Statement

Investing in young people today would ensure the fulfilled potential of tomorrow.

November 20, 2024

A message from our CEO, Sarah Atkinson

Unlocking potential and creating opportunities for brilliant young people across the UK. Discover the highlights of our year, hear from our community, and see how you can support us in making an impact.

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November 20, 2024

Spotlight on the City’s social mobility record

We held a panel discussion with the author of a new book: ‘Highly Discriminating: Why the City Isn’t Fair and Diversity Doesn’t Work’.

November 20, 2024

In the Press: Young people feel they must move for better opportunities

Our latest research features in the Guardian along with Amna and Tom, two students on our Aspiring Professionals Programme.

November 20, 2024

The Class Pay Gap 2023

Professionals from working-class backgrounds are being paid over £6k less per year than more privileged peers in the same occupation. Ten employers are publicly reporting their Class Pay Gap.

November 20, 2024

Our research and our outstanding students feature on Channel 4 news

All young people deserve the opportunity to be heard and to fulfil their potential.

November 20, 2024

Class Pay Gap Day returns – 17th November 2024

People from working-class backgrounds are still effectively working 1 in 8 days for free.