What is the Purpose Coalition?
The Purpose Coalition brings together organisations who are committed to levelling up and boosting social mobility across the UK, alongside MPs, p
EVENTS HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
In the media at Conference
Justine Greening talks Liz Truss’ Leadership on BBC Newsnight
3rd October 2022
Justine Greening explains Liz Truss’ Conference Speech on BBC Context
5th October 2022
Labour Party Conference Liverpool
Our Purpose Coalition events at Labour Party Conference brought together Shadow Ministers, MPs and policy experts to dive deep into what a future Labour government could look like.
Unlocking Britain’s Future: Can socially motivated investment create better chances for young people?
In association with Big Society Capital
We brought together Shadow Business Minister Bill Esterson MP and Shadow Public Finance Minister Paul Sweeney MSP, alongside Big Society Capital’s Investment Director Aman Johal to discuss how socially motivated investment and social outcomes contracts can boost educational opportunities for young people.
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The Purpose Reception with Alison McGovern MP
The Purpose Reception at Labour Party Conference brought together Purpose Coalition Members, Shadow Ministers, MPs and many more for a private reception with a speech from Shadow Employment Minister Alison McGovern MP.
Boosting Britain’s Future: How can universities, business and government across the North boost equality of opportunity?
In association with the University of York
Our Boosting Britain’s Future Fringe event looked at how universities, businesses and government across the North of England can work together to deliver more jobs and growth, with Naz Shah MP, Professor Kiran Trehan, alongside Director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership Henri Murison and more.
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Levelling Up: Too Little Too Late? Almost half of 10 - 25-year-olds say they need to leave their hometown to get on in life
Purpose Coalition Chair, Rt Hon Justine Greening hosted a Co-op Conference Fringe with Shadow Levelling Up Minister Alex Norris MP, the Co-op’s Paul Gerrard and young people from Merseyside Peer Action Collective, talking about how innovative schemes can widen access to opportunity.
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Conservative Party Conference Birmingham
The Purpose Coalition’s Conservative party Conference programme brought together Cabinet Ministers, MPs and policy experts to explore the approach of the new Truss government, and what it means for business, health, education and local government.
Recruitment Renewal: How can employers future proof their talent pool?
In association with The Adecco Group
Recruitment Renewal with former Financial Inclusion Minister Guy Opperman MP, Chair of the Levelling Up Goals in Parliament Robbie Moore MP, Adecco’s Sandeep Bhandal, and Essex County Council’s Deputy Leader Cllr Louise McKinlay explored how employers can future proof their talent pool and tackle the skills shortage facing Britain.
Boosting Britain's Future: How can business, universities and devolution across the North deliver levelling up?
In association with the University of York
We welcomed Northern Research Group Chairman John Stevenson MP, Darlington MP Peter Gibson, Vice Chancellor of the University of York Professor Charlie Jeffery and more to explore what approach the Truss government will take to levelling up, and how the North can work together to deliver on it.
Levelling Up Skills: How do we equip the next generation with the skills they need?
In association with the University of Derby
Levelling Up Skills explored how we can address the current skills shortage facing Britain, and tackle the cultural issues surrounding apprenticeships and vocational training, with Education Select Committee Member Anna Firth MP, Vice Chancellor of the University of Derby Professor Kathryn Mitchell, Professor Keith McLay, and Steve Layton of Rolls Royce.
Time to Build Back Better: Almost half of 10 - 25-year-olds say they need to leave their hometown to get on in life
Purpose Coalition Chair, Rt Hon Justine Greening hosted a Co-op Conference Fringe with Matt Vickers MP,, the Co-op’s Paul Gerrard and young people from Birmingham Peer Action Collective to talk about how we can address the issue of so many young people feeling the need to leave their hometown to get on in life.
The Purpose Reception with Rt Hon Kit Malthouse MP
Our Purpose Reception at Conservative Party Conference brought together Purpose Coalition Members, dozens of MPs and Ministers including Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas Ross MP, Deputy Chief Whip Jo Churchill MP, Cabinet Office Minister Brendan Clarke Smith, John Lamont MP, Bob Seely MP, Amanda Solloway MP, Robbie Moore MP, Peter Gibson MP and many more for a private reception with a speech from Secretary of State for Education Rt Hon Kit Malthouse MP.
We’ll be back with even more in 2023.
Next year, we’ll be back at the party Conferences, and the Local Government Association Conference with even more events as we approach the crucial next general election.
If you’re interested in partnering with us on an event, get in touch with Matthew McPherson, by emailing matthew@thisispurpose.com.