The Purpose Lab: Empowering Future Leaders to Shape a Better Business World
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.
Baggy Shanker MP visits local Derby care home
Baggy Shanker MP was joined by Anchor Chief Executive, Sarah Jones, and enjoyed a tour of Landemere care home and chatted with residents and care colleagues to find out about the range of care services available at the home.
NES Healthcare report launch explores how alternative staffing models can address healthcare sector challenges
Demonstrating how the independent sector can drive positive change in healthcare, NES Healthcare launched its Breaking Down Barriers to Healthcare Impact Report which was developed with the Patients First Coalition.
A call for cumulative and collective action on social value as The Purpose Coalition leaders urge every organisation to step up
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.
Simplyhealth launches new report on the role of business in improving access to healthcare with cross-party MPs in the House of Commons
Leading low-cost health plan provider Simplyhealth has partnered with the Purpose Coalition to launch its new report in the House of Commons.
Toby Perkins MP visits Local Care Home
Chesterfield and Staveley MP, Toby Perkins, met residents and colleagues at Heather Vale care home to see how Purpose Coalition partner, Anchor, is delivering a positive social impact in his community.
The Purpose Coalition and E.ON unveil blueprint to break down barriers and drive social impact and sustainable growth
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.
Purpose Coalition members celebrated for cross-sector apprenticeship success
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.
Socio-economic diversity and social mobility tops the agenda for Purpose Coalition visit to Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust
By sharing best practices and learning from successful initiatives like those at Shropshire Community Health NHS Trust, the NHS can take significant strides towards a more inclusive and equitable healthcare system.
Building consensus to deliver social impact: how a new partnership between government and business will drive transformative change
An ambitious campaign to embed positive social impact in every corner of the country was the focus of a reception in Parliament earlier this week, hosted by the Purpose Coalition in partnership with Lumo and Hull Trains
New Labour government puts Breaking Down Barriers at the heart of first Kings Speech
The newly elected Labour government - led by Keir Starmer - has put breaking down barriers to opportunity at the heart of the Kings Speech, which set out the government’s policy platform for the coming year.
Nick Forbes CBE visits Optegra Eye Clinic Newcastle to see the benefits of cataract surgery in action
Optegra is the UK’s largest network of dedicated eye hospitals and has successfully treated over one million patients with its state-of-the-art treatments, leading to Optegra being recognised as a top-rated vision correction provider.
Tackling health inequality means tackling its root causes
A YouGov survey shows that health is one of the biggest issues the country is facing, second only to the economy. Seventy-five per cent of those surveyed believe that the government should spend more money on the NHS.
It’s time to close the UK’s life expectancy gap
Where you are born should not determine how long you will live. Unfortunately, this is becoming an increasing reality in the United Kingdom.
Hertfordshire MP Julie Marson visits Rivers Hospital
Julie toured the hospital with Hospital Director, Chloe Senneck, to see the services offered at the hospital, which include Orthopedics, Oncology and Ophthalmology. During the visit, the local MP also met with Consultants and nurses working at the hospital to deliver care for patients.
Delivering social impact: Anchor celebrates report launch at House of Commons
The social impact of Anchor, England’s largest provider of specialist housing and care for people in later life, is documented in a report which was launched at the House of Commons on Tuesday 30 April.
Labour MP candidate Luke Charters visits Clifton Park Hospital in York to see high quality healthcare in action
Luke Charters - Labour’s Candidate for York Outer in this year’s General Election – has visited Clifton Park Hospital in the constituency to meet local doctors, nurses and wider staff working at the hospital to deliver high quality healthcare to patients across York, and further afield.
Nick Forbes CBE visits Ramsay Health Care UK’s Tees Valley Hospital to see people caring for people in action
Purpose Coalition Engagement Director and former Member of Keir Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, Nick Forbes CBE has visited Purpose Coalition partner and leading independent healthcare provider, Ramsay Health Care UK, to see first-hand its work at Tees Valley Hospital.
Julian Sturdy MP visits Clifton Park Hospital in York to see ‘People Caring for People’ in action
York Outer Conservative MP, Julian Sturdy has visited Clifton Park Hospital to meet local doctors, nurses and wider staff working at the hospital.
Kent and Medway NHS Foundation Trust confirms its social impact commitment
Leading mental health provider, Kent and Medway NHS Foundation Trust (KMPT), has marked a new stage in its social impact journey.