The Bridge Group is a charity that uses research to promote social equality. Our Autumn newsletter is out soon. Subscribe and get our latest research updates, charity news and opportunities - straight into your inbox: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/subscribe #newsletter #SocialMobility #SocialEquality

Last week, we launched our new research with Progress Together showing that financial services employees from a lower socio-economic background face nearly two years longer to progress than their peers from privileged backgrounds. bit.ly/4q5be6P #PerformanceNotPrivilege #ShapingTheGrowth2025

The Bridge Group attended today’s senior leaders' roundtable at the Bank of England. Not your average roundtable — this one set the tone for the future. Read more about the research and download the report: bit.ly/4q5be6P #PerformanceNotPrivilege #ShapingTheGrowth2025 #ProgressTogether

Socio-economic background remains the single strongest predictor of who reaches senior leadership in UK #FinancialServices, according to new data released today by the Bridge Group and Progress Together. Read the report #ShapingTheGrowth2025: bit.ly/4q5be6P #PerformanceNotPrivilege

At a pivotal moment for financial services, this morning the Bridge Group and Progress Together launch the 2025 socio-economic diversity Data Report, drawing on insights from over 210,000 employees across the UK financial services sector. #PerformanceNotPrivilege #ShapingTheGrowth #ProgressTogethe

Organisations that collect socio-economic background data have a greater understanding of what is going on within the workforce, and opportunities to make actions evidence-based and to evaluate progress. During #NationalInclusionWeek, #NowIsTheTime to watch our video clip: bit.ly/3IqG3l5

🚨 Dedicated microsite on the backgrounds of Britain’s most powerful people 🚨 We published new research on elitism in Britain today. Visit our microsite to read the report, browse case studies, and use our data viz to directly compare professions for yourself 👇 elitistbritain.suttontrust.com

Our research findings demonstrate that socio-economic background often has a stronger effect on accessing professions, pay and progression, than gender or ethnicity. #NowIsTheTime to build socio-economic #DiversityAndInclusion in your workforce: bit.ly/4g9a8SP #NationalInclusionWeek

Have you seen the Bridge Group’s video about who we are, our vision, our impact and how you can help us shape our future? If not, please watch and then complete our short survey: ro1flq1hnii.typeform.com/to/ZOMejCkt OUR SURVEY CLOSES SOON. #SocialEquality #SocialMobility #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup

Did you know that in 2009 six volunteers resolved to stop ‘just discussing’ #SocialEquality, and to do something about it? After convening experts and producing policy papers, the Bridge Group registered as a charity in 2015. We now celebrate our 10th anniversary. 🎉 For a timeline: bit.ly/3I3MoTk

Tomorrow is the UN’s #InternationalDayofCharity. As we celebrate #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup since we registered as a charity, we invite you to learn more about what we do and how our charitable status sets us apart: bit.ly/4l5HtPw. #SocialEquality

Please complete our short survey - which will be closing soon! ro1flq1hnii.typeform.com/to/ZOMejCkt To continue making a real and lasting impact, the Bridge Group is keen to hear from you on how we could enhance our work to improve #SocialEquality in the UK. Thank you. #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup

The Bridge Group pioneered the first #SocialMobility toolkit with the Social Mobility Commission and a range of cross-sector employers. This then inspired a range of industry-specific toolkits. Browse our guides and toolkits🧰: bit.ly/3Vn2QBb ##DiversityAndInclusion Credit: Pixabay, Pexels

Since the Bridge Group registered as a charity we have supported many organisations with expertise, #research and know-how to make a real, lasting impact on socio-economic #diversity and #SocialEquality. Find out more about what we can do for you: bit.ly/3U17i8f

🚨Spoiler alert: We will be #recruiting soon! The Bridge Group is a charity that uses research to promote #SocialEquality. Subscribe to our #newsletter and get our latest #research updates, #charity news and #JobOpportunities - straight into your inbox: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/subscribe

The Bridge Group regularly publishes #impact case studies: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/action1#impact Our impact has only been possible through collaboration. Complete our survey on how we could enhance our work to improve #SocialEquality in the UK🙏 ro1flq1hnii.typeform.com/to/ZOMejCkt

As we celebrate 10 years since we registered as a charity, we are reflecting on the wide range of reports we have produced for our clients. The image shows some of our publicly available reports, which are on our website here: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/research #SocialEquality #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup

Interested in building socio-economic #DiversityAndInclusion in your workforce? Check out our #webinars: (1) Collecting socio-economic background data (2) Using data to inform action (3) Setting targets for a socio-economically diverse workforce See here: bit.ly/4kJYyyg #SocialEquality

Watch the Bridge Group’s 1-minute video about who we are, our vision, our impact and how you can help us shape our future. Then, tell us how we could enhance our work to improve #SocialEquality in the UK over the next 10 years, by completing our short survey: ro1flq1hnii.typeform.com/to/ZOMejCkt

In our latest #newsletter the Bridge Group celebrates 10 years since we registered as the charity that uses independent #research to promote #SocialEquality. We also launch our anniversary consultation survey and announce that we are an accredited Living Wage Employer. Read it here: bit.ly/44LzRLA

To continue making a real and lasting impact, the Bridge Group is keen to hear from you on how we could enhance our work to improve #SocialEquality in the UK over the next ten years. Please complete our short survey: ro1flq1hnii.typeform.com/to/ZOMejCkt #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup #SocialMobility

The Bridge Group joined over 100 organisations calling on the government to finally implement the Socio-Economic Duty (SED) (Section 1, Equality Act 2010). Let’s move from words to action. It’s time to put fairness first. Read more here: justfair.org.uk/1forequality/ #MakeItFair #1forEquality

The Bridge Group Summer newsletter is out soon, with a special issue celebrating 10 years since we registered as a charity, and how you can get involved. Subscribe and get it sent straight into your inbox: bit.ly/4iYpF9b #newsletter #SocialMobility #SocialEquality #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup

We are now an accredited Living Wage Employer, so every team member earns a #RealLivingWage 🎉 This reinforces our commitment to creating a positive workplace that values and supports our employees AND aligns with our charity’s mission to make a fairer labour market for all. More: bit.ly/4louvN4

As a small charity, the Bridge Group supports #SmallCharityWeek to celebrate the work of small charities in communities across the UK. As we also celebrate #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup we recognise our wide-reaching impact as well as the flexibility and bespoke service that comes from being small in size.

The Bridge Group is doing some team bonding at our Away Day, and getting really excited about our 10 year anniversary this year! #SocialMobility #SocialEquality #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup

Today on #SocialMobilityDay the Social Mobility Alliance is officially launched. Jenny Baskerville, Patricia Ncube and Deb Conner from the Bridge Group joined others to celebrate the launch & call for policymakers to use their power to break down barriers to opportunity & smash the class ceiling.

Today is #SocialMobilityDay and to mark the day the Bridge Group is asking: What are the business benefits of a socio-economically diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging? Read our blog and #ShiftMindsets bit.ly/3Z4rOb3 #SocialMobility #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup

Tomorrow is #SocialMobilityDay. As we celebrate #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup we know from the evidence that #SocialMobility happens best where employers embrace a culture of #inclusion & belonging, encourage #diversity in recruitment & offer fair opportunities for people from less advantaged backgrounds.

Today we celebrate 10 years since we registered as the charity that uses independent #research to promote #SocialEquality 🎉 Over the coming months, we'll hold commemorative events and activities, and seek your input to help us shape the next ten years 🙏 More about our anniversary bit.ly/45iQ0tV

In advance of #SocialMobilityDay, the Bridge Group’s CEO, Jenny Baskerville, is one of the expert panel at this practical webinar with Diversity Project - Investment Industry, and others, on integrating #SocialMobility into your organisation. 3-4pm BST, 11 June: bit.ly/43BdoBR #ShiftMindsets

New: Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, with low qualifications & special educational needs, are more than 3x as likely to be out of work than the avg. young person. youtu.be/VpDTlukL2_A Read the full report here: www.impetus.org.uk/youthjobsgap...

In our latest newsletter, we introduce new members of the Bridge Group team, provide outputs from our webinar on setting targets for socio-economic #diversity and share a blog written by Nik Miller, our outgoing CEO. Read our Spring #Newsletter: bit.ly/4jXnwe8 #SocialMobility #SocialEquality

Social inequality has a major impact on educational and employment outcomes, with wide gaps between individuals based on their socio-economic background: bit.ly/3UY5YEz This is why our #vision matters; to promote #SocialEquality in the HE system and labour market via #research.

Levels of socio-economic #diversity in the UK #FinancialServices sector reduce significantly as seniority increases. Find out more about our #research with Progress Together on socio-economic diversity and #progression in financial services: bit.ly/4dwBob5

Disturbing research from the Sutton Trust, shows huge inequalities of opportunity, often in places very close geographically. London is incomparably ranked as the top region for opportunity in England. The life chances of less advantaged young people remain worryingly linked to where they grow up 🔽

The Bridge Group is proud to report that we’ve recruited four talented members of staff in the last few months, including a new CEO. Find out why they wanted to come and work with us and their first impressions of working at the charity: bit.ly/42nfe7j #NewStaff #Opportunity

Did you miss the Bridge Group’s 45-minute #webinar, with our outgoing CEO, Nik Miller, and Uzma Hamid-Dizier from Slaughter and May, talking about socio-economic diversity targets? You can catch up by watching the recording here: bit.ly/4lV0q98 #DiversityAndInclusion #TargetSetting #legal

Ten years ago the Bridge Group registered as a charity. Since then we have supported many organisations with expertise, #research and know-how to make a real, lasting impact on socio-economic #diversity and #SocialEquality. Find out more about what we can do for you: bit.ly/46ooHgh

The Bridge Group Spring newsletter is out soon🌷 Subscribe and get it sent straight into your inbox: bit.ly/4iYpF9b #newsletter #SocialMobility #SocialEquality

Today, in over 160 countries, we celebrate International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day or May Day. Read our blog from 2024, reflecting on the advances of employees’ rights since the day was first celebrated 150 years ago bit.ly/3xRtxFX #InternationalWorkersDay #inequality Image Boris Curto

Jenny Baskerville, the Bridge Group’s new CEO started her role at the charity this week 🎉 Jenny says: “I am delighted to have got started with the Bridge Group - a charity I have long admired, having benefited at KPMG from their robust research and practical recommendations” bit.ly/44P9EgW #welcome

“The Bridge Group exists because #opportunity should be earned, not inherited – and because #evidence, when used well, can build a world where more people realise their potential.” Read the blog by Nik Miller, reflecting on the journey we’ve taken, and the moment we find ourselves in bit.ly/44P4uBB

ONE DAY TO GO! Join our CEO, Nik Miller, and Uzma Hamid-Dizier from Slaughter and May, at our webinar on setting socio-economic targets. Targets demonstrate commitment to driving #equality in the workplace, and ensure accountability for change and transparency on progress. Register: bit.ly/4kdlGGh

8 DAYS TO GO! Remember to sign up for our #webinar: Setting socio-economic targets. The webinar is concise, free, online, and offers practical guidance for employers. We will be giving attendees top tips on how to set targets for socio-economic #diversity in the workforce: bit.ly/4kdlGGh

The Bridge Group wants to more fully explore the impact of work experience on young people, including how accurate it is, and how well it prepares young people for the workplace. To donate or fund one of our #research projects, see: bit.ly/4kXSnYv #DiversityAndInclusion Image: Fauxels, Pixels

The Bridge Group collaborated with the Social Mobility Foundation to develop the framework and marking scheme for the Social Mobility Employer Index, and published practical guidance to calculate socio-economic #PayGaps. Read our impact case study to find out more: bit.ly/3XLHX4w #SocialMobility

🎉 Welcome to our first 1000 BLUESKY FOLLOWERS 🎉 Thanks also to everyone who has shown an interest in eliminating social inequality, which is harmful for society, individual health and wellbeing, and economic and creative productivity. Find out more: bit.ly/3UY5YEz #SocialEquality

Join the Bridge Group on 23 April for our #webinar on setting targets for socio-economic #diversity in the workforce. Sign up here: bit.ly/4kdlGGh #SocialMobility #DiversityAndInclusion

Teachers in London are far more likely to expect their pupils to attend university compared with other parts of the UK, according to a new report that looks at the future of widening participation initiatives. @julietterowsell.bsky.social reports #AcademicSky #EduSky