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#LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight: James Sloam, Professor of Politics at Royal Holloway
Education Kevin Wilson 5/22/25 Education Kevin Wilson 5/22/25

#LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight: James Sloam, Professor of Politics at Royal Holloway

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 James Sloam, Professor of Politics at Royal Holloway, University of London, does so.

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Nurturing the Green Shoots of Opportunity
Business Kevin Wilson 5/22/25 Business Kevin Wilson 5/22/25

Nurturing the Green Shoots of Opportunity

As a key partner in The Purpose Coalition’s work in the Heritage & Leisure sector, the RHS is helping to show how this sector can become a ladder for social mobility.

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Driving positive outcomes as Enterprise Mobility meets Purpose Lab students
Education, Business Kevin Wilson 5/21/25 Education, Business Kevin Wilson 5/21/25

Driving positive outcomes as Enterprise Mobility meets Purpose Lab students

The session, led by Clare Beynon, Talent Acquisition Marketing Manager, and Louise Taylor, Talent Acquisition Marketing Specialist for the Northeast, examined how Enterprise Mobility breaks down barriers – some real, some perceived – at universities across the country.

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Bath Spa University launches new Breaking Down Barriers Impact Report
Education Kevin Wilson 5/21/25 Education Kevin Wilson 5/21/25

Bath Spa University launches new Breaking Down Barriers Impact Report

Bath Spa University has published its ‘Breaking Down Barriers for Inclusive Growth’ Impact Report in partnership with The Purpose Coalition at a Parliamentary Reception held in Westminster.  

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c2c Commits to Social Mobility and Community Transformation across East London and South Essex
Kevin Wilson 5/13/25 Kevin Wilson 5/13/25

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

As the rail sector prepares for the arrival of Great British Railways and continued reform, c2c’s leadership shows how purpose and performance can go hand-in-hand in building a fairer, greener, and more connected Britain for all.

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The Purpose Lab is driving social impact through collaboration
Business, Education, Health Kevin Wilson 5/12/25 Business, Education, Health Kevin Wilson 5/12/25

The Purpose Lab is driving social impact through collaboration

In an era where organisations are expected to do more than generate profit, the Purpose Lab offers a powerful framework for businesses, universities, and colleges to collaborate on creating real-world social impact.

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 The corporate world has focused on widening out opportunities – for women, on ethnicity, disability and sexuality.
Kevin Wilson 5/6/25 Kevin Wilson 5/6/25

The corporate world has focused on widening out opportunities – for women, on ethnicity, disability and sexuality.

Let’s recognise that a successful and fairer future lies in actively lifting up lower socioeconomic groups wherever they are across the country to unlock potential and create opportunity for all.

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Successful collaboration was evident at the very first session of the Partnerships with Purpose initiative
Kevin Wilson 5/5/25 Kevin Wilson 5/5/25

Successful collaboration was evident at the very first session of the Partnerships with Purpose initiative

The scheme aims to set new standards for cross-sector partnerships, creating positive and impactful change.

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Let’s be clear: this Conservative party is dead. Those who killed it should own up so we can move on
Politics Kevin Wilson 5/5/25 Politics Kevin Wilson 5/5/25

Let’s be clear: this Conservative party is dead. Those who killed it should own up so we can move on

The local elections wipeout proves that out-Reforming Reform cannot and does not work. Both Tories – and Labour – need to rethink hard and fast.

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Kevin Wilson 5/2/25 Kevin Wilson 5/2/25

There are many indicators for social inequality but perhaps the starkest are found in life expectancy figures

The lowest life expectancy for men and women is in Blackpool at 73.1 and 78.9 years. In contrast, men living in Hart in Hampshire have the highest life expectancy at 83.4 years. Women in Kensington and Chelsea in London can expect to live to 86.5 years. 

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EMS Healthcare Celebrates 25 Years of Impact with Launch of Social Impact Report at the Houses of Parliament
Health Kevin Wilson 5/1/25 Health Kevin Wilson 5/1/25

EMS Healthcare Celebrates 25 Years of Impact with Launch of Social Impact Report at the Houses of Parliament

EMS Healthcare has officially launched its first-ever Social Impact Report at the Houses of Parliament, celebrating 25 years at the forefront of delivering innovative mobile medical solutions.

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I have always believed in the power of collective action to drive change
Kevin Wilson 5/1/25 Kevin Wilson 5/1/25

I have always believed in the power of collective action to drive change

Continuing to work together - across party and sectors – and motivated by an ambition to do the right thing, we can break down the barriers to opportunity and create a more equitable and prosperous society. 

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Kevin Wilson 4/30/25 Kevin Wilson 4/30/25

Lack of socioeconomic diversity highlighted in journalism

You’ve got to see it to be it but it’s still too often the case in some professions there are simply not the role models. 

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Health Kevin Wilson 4/29/25 Health Kevin Wilson 4/29/25

How one NHS Trust is working with students to develop a workforce fit for the future

Our Purpose Lab student ambassadors recently heard directly from the NHS Trust ranked the top Trust in England in 2024 about the opportunities it offers.

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University of Chester students and staff head to Parliament as part of barrier-breaking accountancy initiative
Education, Business Kevin Wilson 4/24/25 Education, Business Kevin Wilson 4/24/25

University of Chester students and staff head to Parliament as part of barrier-breaking accountancy initiative

University of Chester students and their Programme Leader joined with MPs, policymakers, and finance professionals at Parliament for the launch of the Breaking Down Barriers to Accountancy national initiative.

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#LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight: Steve White, Managing Director of Southeastern
Business Kevin Wilson 4/17/25 Business Kevin Wilson 4/17/25

#LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight: Steve White, Managing Director of Southeastern

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 Steve White, Managing Director of Southeastern, does so.

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Accountancy: an engine of social mobility that can unlock more opportunity for more people
Business Kevin Wilson 4/10/25 Business Kevin Wilson 4/10/25

Accountancy: an engine of social mobility that can unlock more opportunity for more people

Accountancy has long been seen as a desirable profession. Hard to get into, but intellectually and financially rewarding once you’re in. A passport into the heart of this country’s financial system and some of the City’s most respected companies, it also opens doors across sectors.

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TP Leading the Way with Purpose Lab Student Ambassadors in New Working Groups
Business, Education Kevin Wilson 4/9/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 4/9/25

TP Leading the Way with Purpose Lab Student Ambassadors in New Working Groups

TP wanted to give a student from each working group the opportunity to be part of a real-life business initiative that they can help shape, provide insight on, and support.

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Education, Business Kevin Wilson 4/8/25 Education, Business Kevin Wilson 4/8/25

My Purpose Coalition Student Ambassador Experience

My experience as a student ambassador with the Purpose Coalition has been all about building connections with other people: students and representatives of various businesses like Clyde & Co, Enterprise Mobility and Teleperformance.

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#LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight: Mark Horsley, CEO of Northern Gas Networks
Business Kevin Wilson 4/3/25 Business Kevin Wilson 4/3/25

#LeadingWithPurpose Spotlight: Mark Horsley, CEO of Northern Gas Networks

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 Leigh Lafever-Ayer, VP/Human Resources Director at Enterprise Mobility, does so.

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