News

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

World Book Day 2025

March 6, 2025

World Book Day 2025

Hear from students on our Programme about the books they've been loving.

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.

The 2023 Employer Index

October 31, 2023

The 2023 Employer Index

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

The Aspiring Professionals Programme: Applications Now Open

September 19, 2023

The Aspiring Professionals Programme: Applications Now Open

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

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

September 15, 2023

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.

STAY DOWN reaches new heights

July 19, 2023

STAY DOWN reaches new heights

Our campaign to highlight classism in the workplace continues.

Office for Students adopts our recommendations

April 3, 2023

Office for Students adopts our recommendations

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

Spring Budget: Statement

March 15, 2023

Spring Budget: Statement

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

The 2024 Employer Index

February 21, 2025

The 2024 Employer Index

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

The 2023 Employer Index

February 21, 2025

The 2023 Employer Index

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

Spotlight on the City’s social mobility record

February 21, 2025

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’.

A joint letter to the financial regulators

February 21, 2025

A joint letter to the financial regulators

We're urging the financial regulators to make regulated firms report socio-economic background data for their workforces.

Class Pay Gap Day returns – 17th November 2024

February 21, 2025

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

February 21, 2025

The 2024 Employer Index

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

Our research and our outstanding students feature on Channel 4 news

February 21, 2025

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

February 21, 2025

Spring Budget 2024: Our Response

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

March 6, 2025

World Book Day 2025

Hear from students on our Programme about the books they've been loving.

February 21, 2025

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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February 21, 2025

Class Pay Gap Day returns – 17th November 2024

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

February 21, 2025

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.

February 21, 2025

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.

February 21, 2025

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.

February 21, 2025

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’.