Tom Hayes’ work to ensure that playgrounds that get lost to development are replaced makes him our MP of this week.

In a week which has seen record temperatures, the Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival opened its doors once again this summer, with a timely focus on the work it is doing to deliver climate resilience and biodiversity.

With each session, my determination has strengthened for building infrastructure that is not only resilient but also socially conscious and human-centred.

Our #LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight interview series sees organisational leaders explain what leading with purpose means to them and how they strive to make their organisation a force for good in society.

In this episode, read how Angela Halliday, Director of Social Impact at Sodexo UK&I, does so.

Sureena Brackenridge’s work on place-based inequality and deprivation makes her this week’s stand out MP.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) has launched a Breaking Down Barriers Impact Report in collaboration with the Purpose Coalition, spotlighting the university’s work to remove barriers and expand opportunity for students, staff, and local communities. 

En route to Canterbury East, students took part in career talks from The Purpose Coalition and a fast-paced speed-networking session with engineers from Southeastern and Network Rail where they discussed career pathways into engineering and the challenges and stereotypes faced by female staff. 

Andrew Ranger’s recent report on social mobility has identified three major barriers to opportunity and proposed actionable solutions to break them down.

I’m a digital student at Teesside University, and through the Purpose Lab Student Ambassador Scheme, I’ve had the opportunity to join powerful conversations about how employers can support inclusion and create real career access.

To celebrate Better Transport Week, Greater Anglia is taking a look at how the railway helps connect communities and bring people together. Aside from walking or cycling, rail is the most sustainable mode of transport. In this blog, we speak with Nir Barak, who works as Environment and Energy Manager for Greater Anglia.

My experience as a student ambassador for the Purpose Coalition has truly reshaped how I view the relationship between students and the professional world.

Natasha Irons has stood out recently for her strong advocacy for young people and social mobility in her constituency of Croydon East.

Social mobility leaders have praised a power company for actively supporting communities and especially people who have historically been overlooked, in areas with few opportunities.

I’ve really enjoyed being a student ambassador with the Purpose Coalition. It’s given me the chance to be part of conversations that aim to shape a more inclusive future by prioritising equal opportunity and access for everyone in the workspace.

Loneliness is more than just a personal challenge - it's a wider economic and social problem that demands large scale solutions, including in the workplace.

Tech careers in the NHS; I didn’t believe it—until Purpose Lab made it real for me!

A career supporting one of the biggest mental health trusts in the country was the focus of the latest session to bring together Purpose Lab Ambassadors with Purpose Coalition partners to bridge the divide between education and work.

As a Purpose Coalition Student Ambassador, I’ve had the chance to bridge my academic studies with real-world business challenges and it’s been nothing short of transformative.

‘Making Equal – New Visions for Opportunity and Growth’ is released to mark the 125th anniversary of Ruskin College, Oxford and brings together 21 leaders from politics, policy and academia.

Our #LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight interview series sees organisational leaders explain what leading with purpose means to them and how they strive to make their organisation a force for good in society.

In this episode, read how Clare Roberts, Communications & Institutional Affairs Director at Leonardo, does so.