As 2024 comes to a close, it’s a great time to reflect on what’s been an incredible year for the Purpose Coalition.

The recent announcement that the government could restrict the use of levy funding for Level 7 apprenticeships is a real potential setback for employers and the UK economy.

Higher education is a key driver for social mobility. Income gaps in later life are lower between graduates from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers, compared to non graduates. And while it’s not the only route to social mobility, it’s clear that a university education is key.

Hands up if you have a university degree. Now ask yourself the following question: if you were standing at an educational crossroads today, knowing what it took to get where you are in your career, would you still choose to sign up for the student debt that comes with a university education nowadays?

Some issues are so ingrained in society that it is not apparent they are issues at all, despite affecting a significant proportion of the population. One such issue is the lack of comprehensive menstruation awareness in the workplace.

Welcome to the inaugural Purpose Power List, our curated list that celebrates leaders who are #leadingwithpurpose through their dedication to impact-driven work.

The Purpose Lab, from the Purpose Coalition is harnessing the potential of students from universities and colleges by giving them real world work experience in shaping responsible business strategies and social impact initiatives for some of the UK's largest businesses.

The new Labour government has set out ambitious plans for economic growth. Instrumental to the delivery of these ambitions will be ensuring a workforce equipped with the right skills.

As new students set off for universities and colleges across the country, and those graduating this summer begin to make their way in a world of employers and careers, developing the connection between the two worlds is more important than ever.

Universities can play a transformative role, not only in driving innovation and research but also in addressing societal challenges at both local and national levels.

Education has the power to transform people, provide life-changing opportunities and enable social mobility. I am a passionate advocate for removing barriers to education for this very reason, but social mobility and great careers don’t always require a degree.

Working together in partnership is the only way to tackle the wide range of challenges that the country is facing and deliver a fairer society. That was the message from the Chair of the Breaking Down Barriers Commission, Nick Forbes CBE, as he addressed the Social Value Conference 2024 in Birmingham.

Guest Blog: People with physical disabilities face numerous challenges in securing employment. Despite many companies promoting themselves as Disability Confident Employers, their actions often fall short of this claim.

As a student ambassador for the Purpose Coalition Student Ambassador Programme, I had the opportunity to engage with the core values and 15 Purpose Goals that focus on breaking down barriers to opportunity.

At the University of Chester plans are well underway to support the new Government’s key drivers for economic growth.

South East London MP and Cabinet Office Minister, Abena Oppong-Asare MP, visited her local university in Greenwich today to see first-hand how it is breaking down barriers to opportunity for its students.

Leading energy and sustainable solutions company E.ON and the Purpose Coalition unveil a blueprint for sector-specific businesses on their potential to deliver much wider social change.

It’s easy for me and my friends to get caught up in the idea that GCSE results will singularly define our future.

Leading Purpose Coalition members have been recognised this week for their outstanding commitment to the promotion and development of apprenticeships across a wide range of sectors.

The Purpose Coalition is thrilled to announce that PGL Beyond has joined as a new partner. This exciting collaboration comes at a crucial time as the nation strives towards greater social equity.