BDO UK partners with The Purpose Coalition to champion Britain’s mid-market
New partnership will explore how mid-sized businesses can drive growth, employment and opportunity across the UK, and what they need from policymakers to succeed and scale.
From Motherwell to Stirling: Why Local Communities Must Shape Britain's Economic Future
Beyond the constitutional debate was a wider argument about devolution, economic growth and how Scotland's communities can have greater influence over their futures.
The duck that stole the show at Labour Party Conference 2026
It might not have been the most conventional political guest at Labour Party Conference 2026, but the Purpose Coalition's Andy Burnham rubber duck certainly made its presence felt!
Purpose Lab Ambassador Spotlight - Armaanpreet Singh
Armaanpreet, a student at Birmingham City University, is October’s Purpose Lab Ambassador of the Month.
Making water scarcity visible in everyday life
When water arrives every time we turn on a tap, it is easy to give little thought to how much we use. That was one of the starting points for Business Stream’s first Purpose Lab session, which brought participants together with the Purpose Coalition to explore awareness of water scarcity and what could encourage people to use less.
Designing affordable student homes around everyday life
A shared kitchen can sound like an attractive way to bring a building together. But what happens when everyone needs breakfast before a morning lecture? That question from one participant captured the value of Watkin Jones’ second Purpose Lab session: testing ideas for more affordable student accommodation against the routines of the people who would live there.
Making pensions relevant to the lives young people want to build
A home, a car, further study or the chance to travel: participants in Legal & General’s fifth Purpose Lab session had plenty of ideas about what they wanted money to help them achieve. Retirement sat further from their immediate plans. The conversation explored how pensions could become more relevant within that wider picture of financial wellbeing.
Making apprenticeships a choice young people can picture
Why do young people choose university over an apprenticeship? At Active Care Group’s fourth Purpose Lab session, participants challenged the assumption within that question.An invitation to comment is only the beginning of meaningful participation. Young people also want to know whether their ideas can influence a decision, and what happens after the conversation ends.
Justine Greening receives ICAEW award for social mobility work
ICAEW has given this year’s Outstanding Achievement Award to the Rt. Hon. Justine Greening, for her work in championing social mobility in her role as a minister and beyond.
How the Northumberland Line is opening up opportunity
Where you grow up should never determine how far you can go in life. Yet for too many people, the opportunities they can realistically pursue are limited by the transport available to them.
Giving young people a real say in horticulture
An invitation to comment is only the beginning of meaningful participation. Young people also want to know whether their ideas can influence a decision, and what happens after the conversation ends.
Purpose Lab Ambassador Spotlight - Amel Bouacida
Amel, a student at the University of Southampton, is our first Purpose Lab Ambassador of the Month.
Turning growth into opportunity
John Healey’s first major speech as Chancellor last week set out the economic challenge facing the Government as it approaches party conference season and its first Budget on 28th October.
Accord Healthcare joins the Purpose Coalition as its pharmaceutical industry lead
Accord Healthcare will bring its expertise across off-patent and speciality medicines to the Purpose Coalition, helping to strengthen the national conversation around medicines access, UK manufacturing and supply resilience.
New report highlights open access rail as a growth engine for Britain
A new report launched in Parliament has highlighted the role of open access rail in driving regional growth, creating skilled jobs and connecting more people with opportunity across Britain.
Beyond the prison gate: why women’s health matters to rehabilitation
Menopause is rarely at the centre of Westminster’s debate about prisons. But a recent visit to HMP Bronzefield showed why it belongs in a much wider conversation about women’s health, mental health, rehabilitation and public safety.
The Place and Opportunity Commission: why national growth must begin with place
There is considerable political energy behind place. The harder task will be turning it into better outcomes. This is why our Place and Opportunity Commission, first launched in 2025, matters now.
The Purpose Coalition partners with ClearScore to help level the playing field for renters
The Purpose Coalition is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with ClearScore, one of the UK’s leading fintech businesses, focused on fairer recognition of rental payments and improving financial opportunity for renters.
Purpose Lab students take their voices to Parliament
Students from universities across the country spoke with senior leaders, explored different sectors and reflected on the value of bringing young people directly into conversations about education, employment and social mobility. Their experiences demonstrate the importance of networking and how creating spaces where students are listened to as active partners can broaden horizons, strengthen aspirations and help develop the next generation of leaders.
The Purpose Coalition partners with GSF Car Parts to champion skills and opportunity across the automotive aftermarket
The Purpose Coalition partners with GSF Car Parts to champion skills and opportunity across the automotive aftermarket