The Bridge Group works with organisations across the corporate and education sectors, but we also undertake our own studies using the individual donations we receive. Please help us fund this vital independent #research 🙏 For more info: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/support #SocioEconomicInclusion

Yesterday was #InternationalParityAtWorkDay, a global day promoting equitable pay regardless of a person’s personal characteristics. To mark the day, we are sharing a guide, produced with the Social Mobility Foundation, for employers that want to close their #SocioEconomicPayGap: bit.ly/3LxwfHG

Are you interested in how the socio-economic status of your employees affects their experience at your organisation? Do you want to understand how well you support those from less advantaged backgrounds? Contact us for more details: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/contact #SocioEconomicInclusion

Are #apprenticeships an effective route to degree-level qualifications for people from lower-income backgrounds? Are they respected within the workplace? What impact do they have on career progression? To fund this #research project, or others, please visit www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/support

Patricia Ncube explained in a #blog how we can use the concept of #intersectionality to understand nuance in #SocialScienceResearch, create a framework for connection, and develop more precise tools for leaders who want to make meaningful change. Catch up by reading the blog here: bit.ly/3L5wr0n

Today is #GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to celebrating all forms of generosity. Please view the graphics to see five critical research questions your donations could help to answer 🙏 www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/support #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup #SocioEconomicInclusion

Today we share our new report which celebrates #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup and our work as an independent research charity promoting #SocioEconomicInclusion through evidence, insight and collaboration: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/news/celebra...

New Bridge Group research identifies examples of eight leading law firms’ effective practices in improving socio-economic background inclusion. A public report gives more details: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/news/effecti... #inclusion #BestPractice #SocialMobility

NEW RESEARCH identifies effective practices in socio-economic #inclusion within the legal sector. The research was undertaken by the Bridge Group and eight leading law firms. Get the research findings and examples of #BestPractice here: bit.ly/3Ln0XTt

New research out today from our Social Mobility Alliance friends @suttontrust.bsky.social The research makes for sobering reading, and as the Sutton Trust says: “This report should be a wake-up call to policy makers and education leaders.” Find out more below ⬇️

The Bridge Group is currently seeking trustees to support our work as an independent, research-focused charity promoting socio-economic inclusion in the UK. Please find a role description and an application form on our website: bit.ly/4qCK3At Please share! #inclusion #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup #trustee

It’s #LivingWageWeek! 🎊 The Bridge Group is very proud to be part of the movement of over 16,000 employers making a difference by paying the real Living Wage - because everyone deserves a decent standard of living. Find out more: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/news/living-... @livingwageuk.bsky.social

It’s #TrusteesWeek - a time to come together to celebrate the achievements of nearly one million #trustees across the UK🎉 The Bridge Group is privileged to have a very active and dedicated board of trustees. If you’d like to become a trustee yourself, more details are here: bit.ly/4qCK3At

If you want to support organisations to make a lasting impact on socio-economic #inclusion, and have an ability to think creatively yet practically about organisational #governance, you could apply to be a Bridge Group #trustee! Find out more and apply: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/news/we-are-...

In our latest Autumn #Newsletter, we give a socio-economic snapshot of UK #FinancialServices in our latest dataset for Progress Together, provide info on how you can join us as a #trustee, and share a blog on the value of considering #intersectionality. 🍂 www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/newsletter

In our latest #blog, Bridge Group Researcher, Patricia Ncube, explains the value of considering #intersectionality; an approach that can be helpful both in #SocialScienceResearch and for leaders wanting to make meaningful change. Read Patricia's blog here: bit.ly/3L5wr0n Photo by Altaf Shah

If you have experience of organisational governance and think your skills and knowledge could help us to flourish, we’d love you to apply to be a Bridge Group trustee! Find out more and apply: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/news/we-are-... #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup #SocialEquality #trustee

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