The Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity Impact Report, produced with The Purpose Coalition and launched in Parliament on 8 September, sets out how the UK’s largest train operator outside London is delivering impact far beyond running trains – and includes recommendations to build on this progress in the years ahead.

For a joined-up agenda linking women’s health, rehabilitation, and opportunity, our MP of the week is Carolyn Harris MP.

Working with 47 contractors and suppliers, through the 24/25 financial year Karbon matched a record number of social value commitments to projects and charitable organisations across the regions.

The session gave students an opportunity to hear directly from NGN about its people strategy and its work to diversify its workforce.

On the back of the ONS releasing its latest quarterly housebuilding stats (for the period January to March 2025)¹ – with 38,780 new homes built and completed, more than 36,000 below the Government’s quarterly target of 75,000 – Aldermore’s Managing Director of Property, Ross Dalzell, makes the below observations.

This month we welcomed the Wise Group, a long-standing Purpose Coalition partner, to share how they turn mission into measurable systems change.

Last year, Pertemps launched its Workforce of the Future report in Westminster, highlighting how to inspire more young people to consider careers in UK business.

The Purpose Coalition today announced the launch of South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust’s (SWFT) second “Breaking Down Barriers” Impact Report, updated from its first report launched three years ago.

Debbie’s work to champion reforms to protect disabled people makes her this week’s pick for MP of the Week.

First-hand experience from a Purpose Lab student.

Imagine stepping into someone else’s shoes so that you not only try to feel their challenges – but begin to understand how those unseen barriers shape opportunity. That’s exactly what E.ON’s The OffCentre experience achieves, and why we at The Purpose Coalition couldn’t be more inspired.  

England’s A level results this year tell a blunt story about opportunity. Top grades rose nationally, yet the gains were concentrated in London and the South East.

Capital City College’s Vincent Rooms might seem like the star attraction of our culinary school. But for our students, this Grade II listed building is their classroom. 

Helen Morgan MP recently visited Boreatton Park Centre, one of the PGL Beyond member sites, to see first-hand the centre’s impact on youth engagement, outdoor learning, and community connection.

Being a key part of the local community is really important to all colleagues at PGL Beyond and ensuring our purpose of enriching young lives goes beyond those who visit our centres. 

Optegra Eye Clinic Colchester welcomed Pam Cox, MP for Colchester, to tour its advanced facilities and witness the impact of its NHS cataract services on the local community.

When it comes to changing lives, the Wise Group doesn’t just ask what work - we ask what needs to work. In a landscape where public services too often feel transactional and reactive, we’re flipping the model. Not by patching over problems, but by fundamentally redesigning systems to support people and place. 

Since the Covid-19 pandemic the paediatric team at Warwick Hospital have seen an influx of children and adolescents struggling with various mental health needs. Recognising this, South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust invested in improving facilities on the ward to cater to young people in crisis. 

When you look at me I suspect you see someone who has every possibility open to them on life. Loving parents, education, degree, successful career.  You might wonder why EDI matter would matter so much? 

Nus’s work to champion youth hubs, improve rural transport, and create active spaces makes her this week’s pick for MP of the Week.