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Report launched to break down barriers to opportunity in the heritage and leisure sector
Business Kevin Wilson 7/31/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/31/25

Report launched to break down barriers to opportunity in the heritage and leisure sector

HRP, the independent charity responsible for six of the UK’s most iconic historic sites, features as a case study in Breaking Down Barriers to Heritage and Leisure a report by the Purpose Coalition.  

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Afzal Khan MP visits GBS Manchester campus to champion skills and opportunity 
Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/29/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/29/25

Afzal Khan MP visits GBS Manchester campus to champion skills and opportunity 

Afzal Khan, Member of Parliament for Manchester Rusholme, visited the GBS campus in Manchester to engage with students and staff and discuss the evolving skills landscape in the region. 

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Driving social impact through partnership: University of Greenwich and Sodexo
Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/29/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/29/25

Driving social impact through partnership: University of Greenwich and Sodexo

Together, they are advancing social mobility and delivering meaningful change across areas such as sustainability, inclusion, skills development and local economic empowerment.

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Food for thought – Purpose Lab Ambassadors offer Sodexo fresh perspectives
Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/28/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/28/25

Food for thought – Purpose Lab Ambassadors offer Sodexo fresh perspectives

When students are settling into their university accommodation, strolling around their campus or grabbing lunch, how much do they know about the people working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly?

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Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/28/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/28/25

The Invisible Work of Fairness

I now see that a career with purpose isn't limited to the non-profit sector; it can mean contributing to a corporate system that is engineered to be equitable from the inside out.

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Southeastern shortlisted in three Rail Awards categories
Business Kevin Wilson 7/25/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/25/25

Southeastern shortlisted in three Rail Awards categories

Southeastern Railway, a Purpose Coalition partner, has been shortlisted in three categories at RAIL Magazine's National Rail Awards.

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Northern praised for 'outstanding commitment' to supporting people who have served in the military
Business Kevin Wilson 7/23/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/23/25

Northern praised for 'outstanding commitment' to supporting people who have served in the military

Northern has been praised for its “outstanding commitment” to supporting people who have served in the Armed Forces.

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#LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight: Judith Ineson, Head of Communications & Customer Care at PGL Beyond
Business Kevin Wilson 7/22/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/22/25

#LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight: Judith Ineson, Head of Communications & Customer Care at PGL Beyond

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 Judith Ineson, Head of Communications & Customer Care at PGL Beyond, does so.

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Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

The Workforce of the Future: How Purpose Lab Is Bridging the Gap Between Businesses and the Next Generation

At Purpose Lab, we believe in the power of fresh thinking. With hundreds of university students within our network, we’re uniquely positioned to help businesses across the UK tap into the insight, creativity, and lived experience of the next generation

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Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

Barclays urges Government to embed employability skills in schools to support young people into work

A new report from Barclays is calling on the Government to make employability skills a core part of the school curriculum.

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Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

c2c Commits to Social Mobility and Community Transformation across East London and South Essex: Report

A landmark impact report, ‘Breaking Down Barriers,’ launched by award-winning train operator Trenitalia c2c and The Purpose Coalition, highlights the steps already being taken to drive social mobility across the East London and South Essex rail route.

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Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

Leading with purpose to make net zero both a climate and social success

At E.ON’s recent Sustainability Summit in Malmö, leaders from across Europe came together to explore a vital question: how can the energy transition be both green and fair?

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Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

Building Balance: Advancing Gender Equality in Construction

At the heart of the UKREiiF 2025 conference, a powerful conversation took place: Building Balance: Advancing Gender Equality in Construction

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Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

Open Access Rail: A Vital Part of UK Rail Reform

In the ongoing reform of Britain’s railways – with more lines moving into public ownership – one success story should not be overlooked: open access operators like Lumo and Hull Trains.

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Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

New report reveals profound economic impacts of defence spending on UK prosperity

For the first time, defence experts at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) have released a report on the profound impacts of defence spending on UK prosperity.

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Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

Over 9 Million Brits Are Blind to Their Spending: The Growing Crisis of Financial Anxiety

In a time where economic uncertainty is a daily headline, a recent study by Aldermore Bank uncovers a startling reality: over 9 million UK adults are in the dark about their spending habits.

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Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

Travelodge Leads the Way in Social Mobility with Purpose-Driven Progress

In an era where equity and inclusion have become critical measures of corporate responsibility, Travelodge has emerged as a beacon of social mobility in the UK hospitality sector.

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Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

Equiniti's Commitment to Inclusive Financial Services

In a recent episode of the Leading with Purpose podcast, Adam Green, Chief Risk Officer at Equiniti, delved into the company's initiatives aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and social mobility.

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Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

Empowering Students Through Real-World Engagement

The Purpose Lab connects students from universities and colleges with leading businesses, immersing them in projects that tackle real-world challenges such as inclusive growth, ethical AI, and workforce wellbeing

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Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25 Business Kevin Wilson 7/21/25

Promoting diverse pathways into the legal profession

Midlands law firm FBC Manby Bowdler is proving itself a champion supporter of efforts to diversify how new talent is recruited into the legal profession.

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