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Bell: Delivering Energy-Efficient Homes and Empowering Communities
Business, Education Kevin Wilson 10/7/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 10/7/25

Bell: Delivering Energy-Efficient Homes and Empowering Communities

Decarbonisation should be seen not just as an environmental necessity, but as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in people, places, and potential. This is our chance to rebuild communities, create thousands of secure green jobs, end fuel poverty, and solve the issue of damp and mould in homes across the UK.

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There’s no growth in Britain without nurturing the spirit of the entrepreneur.
Business, Education Kevin Wilson 10/7/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 10/7/25

There’s no growth in Britain without nurturing the spirit of the entrepreneur.

We’re passionate backers of the Purpose Coalition. As one of the UK’s largest specialist insurance groups, PIB Group works with individuals and businesses that are entrepreneurial in mind and spirit — people who are forging ahead and pushing boundaries in their respective fields.

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Skills4Life: Supporting theNext Generation to Build Confidence, Opportunity, and Resilience with PGL Beyond
Business, Education Kevin Wilson 10/7/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 10/7/25

Skills4Life: Supporting theNext Generation to Build Confidence, Opportunity, and Resilience with PGL Beyond

Skills4Life: Supporting theNext Generation to BuildConfidence, Opportunity, and Resilience with PGL Beyond

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Local MP Visits Optegra Eye Clinic In West London and Backs Easier NHS Access
Business, Education Kevin Wilson 10/7/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 10/7/25

Local MP Visits Optegra Eye Clinic In West London and Backs Easier NHS Access

Optegra Eye Clinic West London welcomed Ruth Cadbury, MP for Brentford & Isleworth, to tour its advanced facilities and witness the impact of its NHS cataract services on the local community.

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Purpose Power List 2025 unveiled at Labour Party Conference
Education, Business Kevin Wilson 10/6/25 Education, Business Kevin Wilson 10/6/25

Purpose Power List 2025 unveiled at Labour Party Conference

At Labour Party Conference, we unveiled the Purpose Power List 2025—a landmark celebration of individuals and organisations driving meaningful, purpose-led change across the UK .

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Why green skills matter: E.ON’s commitment to shaping the workforce of tomorrow
Kevin Wilson 10/6/25 Kevin Wilson 10/6/25

Why green skills matter: E.ON’s commitment to shaping the workforce of tomorrow

The climate crisis is not waiting. The need for urgent and meaningful action grows every day and we know the path to a cleaner, more sustainable, more affordable energy future begins with one thing – people.

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Exploring purpose and accessibility with Avanti West Coast
Education, Business Kevin Wilson 9/29/25 Education, Business Kevin Wilson 9/29/25

Exploring purpose and accessibility with Avanti West Coast

At Avanti West Coast, connecting major cities across the UK is only part of the story. As one of the UK’s leading train operators, the company also sees itself as a purpose-driven employer with a responsibility to create a more inclusive, accessible and future-ready rail industry.  

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When Purpose Meets Possibility: A Student Ambassador’s Journey
Education, Business Kevin Wilson 9/26/25 Education, Business Kevin Wilson 9/26/25

When Purpose Meets Possibility: A Student Ambassador’s Journey

Being a Purpose Lab Student Ambassador has been a truly formative experience, giving me the chance to explore how ideas of purpose, leadership, and innovation are being redefined in today’s world.

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Beyond adventure: PGL Beyond engages Purpose Lab students  
Education, Business Kevin Wilson 9/26/25 Education, Business Kevin Wilson 9/26/25

Beyond adventure: PGL Beyond engages Purpose Lab students  

At PGL Beyond, creating unforgettable school trips is only part of the job. As one of the UK’s best-known providers of educational adventures, PGL Beyond also recognises its responsibility to young people, communities and the planet

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Dr Scott Arthur MP Visits Curtins Edinburgh to Highlight Partnership, Innovation & Breaking Down Barriers 
Kevin Wilson 9/22/25 Kevin Wilson 9/22/25

Dr Scott Arthur MP Visits Curtins Edinburgh to Highlight Partnership, Innovation & Breaking Down Barriers 

Curtins, the UK engineering consultancy, was pleased to welcome Dr Scott Arthur MP, Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South West, to its Edinburgh offices last week.

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Local MP Visits Eye Clinic In York And Backs Easier NHS Access
Business, Education Kevin Wilson 9/22/25 Business, Education Kevin Wilson 9/22/25

Local MP Visits Eye Clinic In York And Backs Easier NHS Access

Optegra Eye Clinic York welcomed Luke Charters, MP for York Outer, to tour its advanced facilities and witness the impact of its NHS cataract services on the local community.

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Learning to lead with purpose
Education, Business Kevin Wilson 9/18/25 Education, Business Kevin Wilson 9/18/25

Learning to lead with purpose

Through Purpose Lab, I’ve gained confidence, a stronger understanding of inclusive business practices, and a clearer vision of what purposeful leadership looks like in action.

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MP of the Week: Mike Martin
Politics Kevin Wilson 9/12/25 Politics Kevin Wilson 9/12/25

MP of the Week: Mike Martin

For practical local wins on GP access, high streets, and accessible transport, our MP of the week is Mike Martin.

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Northern Trains report shows how rail can open doors to jobs, skills, and opportunity
Business Kevin Wilson 9/8/25 Business Kevin Wilson 9/8/25

Northern Trains report shows how rail can open doors to jobs, skills, and opportunity

The Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity Impact Report, produced with The Purpose Coalition and launched in Parliament on 8 September, sets out how the UK’s largest train operator outside London is delivering impact far beyond running trains – and includes recommendations to build on this progress in the years ahead.

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MP of the Week: Carolyn Harris
Politics Kevin Wilson 9/5/25 Politics Kevin Wilson 9/5/25

MP of the Week: Carolyn Harris

For a joined-up agenda linking women’s health, rehabilitation, and opportunity, our MP of the week is Carolyn Harris MP.

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£2.8m in social value activity positively impacts Karbon’s customers and communities
Business Kevin Wilson 9/5/25 Business Kevin Wilson 9/5/25

£2.8m in social value activity positively impacts Karbon’s customers and communities

Working with 47 contractors and suppliers, through the 24/25 financial year Karbon matched a record number of social value commitments to projects and charitable organisations across the regions.

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Engineering inclusion: Students partner with Northern Gas Networks to shape a more equitable future
Kevin Wilson 9/5/25 Kevin Wilson 9/5/25

Engineering inclusion: Students partner with Northern Gas Networks to shape a more equitable future

The session gave students an opportunity to hear directly from NGN about its people strategy and its work to diversify its workforce.

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Aldermore comments on ONS house building stats as government falls short of quarterly target
Business Kevin Wilson 9/3/25 Business Kevin Wilson 9/3/25

Aldermore comments on ONS house building stats as government falls short of quarterly target

On the back of the ONS releasing its latest quarterly housebuilding stats (for the period January to March 2025)1 – with 38,780 new homes built and completed, more than 36,000 below the Government’s quarterly target of 75,000 – Aldermore’s Managing Director of Property, Ross Dalzell, makes the below observations.

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Purpose Lab x the Wise Group: Prevention in Practice 
Education Kevin Wilson 9/1/25 Education Kevin Wilson 9/1/25

Purpose Lab x the Wise Group: Prevention in Practice 

This month we welcomed the Wise Group, a long-standing Purpose Coalition partner, to share how they turn mission into measurable systems change.

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Inspiring careers in UK business 
Education Kevin Wilson 9/1/25 Education Kevin Wilson 9/1/25

Inspiring careers in UK business 

Last year, Pertemps launched its Workforce of the Future report in Westminster, highlighting how to inspire more young people to consider careers in UK business.

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