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Independent research charity promoting socio-economic inclusion through evidence, insight and collaboration. Our vision is an education system and a labour market where background is no barrier. THEBRIDGEGROUP.ORG.UK
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On Saturday it was #InternationalDayOfEducation
In support the Bridge Group wants to emphasise our charity's vision, of an education system and a labour market where background is no barrier - and everyone, wherever they started in life, has the chance to realise their potential.
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January 26, 2026 at 10:27 AM
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The Bridge Group has undertaken numerous pioneering #research projects in 3 key areas: (1) Securing equal access to HE; (2) Improving graduate outcomes; and (3) Promoting socio-economic #inclusion in the professions. Read the reports: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/research
#TenYearsOfBridgeGroup
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January 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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Do working-class people have a fair shot at becoming an influencer? 📱

Tolani-Ruth Ogundamisi, a PhD student who’s currently doing a research internship with our team, explores the socio-economic backgrounds of content creators in our latest blog ✍️

www.suttontrust.com/news-opinion...
Do working-class content creators have a stake in the influencer economy? - The Sutton Trust
What kinds of backgrounds do influencers come from?
www.suttontrust.com
January 19, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Data from the Bridge Group and Progress Together showed that socio-economic background remains the single strongest predictor of who reaches senior leadership in UK financial services.

Senior leadership continues to be dominated by privileged backgrounds. #PerformanceNotPrivilege
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Graphic with the text: In the UK’s financial services, men from higher socio-economic backgrounds are 3.4x more likely to reach senior roles than women from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Plus report cover and logos from the Bridge Group and Progress Together.
January 15, 2026 at 9:19 AM
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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
Graphic with the title 'How can you support us?' and the text: (1) Corporate partnership: Fund pioneering research programmes, practical toolkits, and be part of our advisory board. (2) Individual giving: Make donations to accelerate our work. (3) Introductions: Connect us to people who share our vision. (4) Collaborate: Support our movement for evidence-led change and amplify our collective impact. Thank you.
January 12, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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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
Graphic with the text: In 2025, professionals from working-class backgrounds were paid on average £6,287 less than their more privileged peers in the same job. This 12% Class Pay Gap means that they effectively work 1 in 8 days for free. Source: Social Mobility Foundation
January 12, 2026 at 10:50 AM
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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
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January 8, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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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
Image of three students and the text: The Bridge Group is asking a question. How effective are higher apprenticeships as a more accessible alternative to degrees?
December 11, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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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
Picture of Patricia Ncube, and the text: "Seeing the full picture: Why social mobility needs intersectionality"
December 9, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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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
Graphic with the text: The Bridge Group is an independent research charity promoting socio-economic inclusion through evidence, insight and collaboration. Our vision is an education system and a labour market where background is no barrier. Graphic with the text: Research questions we want to answer: How can we make work experience more useful? How socio-economically diverse are academic researchers? How effective are higher apprenticeships as a more accessible alternative to degrees? How to develop a globally applicable socio-economic background measurement framework? How does a four day working week impact impact people facing multiple and intersecting disadvantages? Graphic with the text: Thank you! By supporting the Bridge Group, your investment directly drives the rigorous research and independent insights that transform policy and practice. Partner with us today and help turn evidence into opportunity.
December 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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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...
November 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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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
Effective practice example #1: High socio-economic background data completion rates are supported by senior leaders actively endorsing data collection efforts Effective practice example #2: Investment in early outreach with primary and secondary schools and engagement with a wider range of universities broadens the early talent pipeline Effective practice example #3: Contextual recruitment, and other tools, are routinely used to assess candidates achievements and to enable firms to identify outperformers Effective practice example #4: Supporting well-resourced and active social mobility networks helps integrate practice and policy.
November 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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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
Graphic with Bridge Group logo and the text: New collaborative research identifies effective practices to enhance socio-economic background inclusion within the legal sector. While the sector has made substantial progress, the next challenge is to embed inclusion throughout the career lifecycle. A consortium of eight leading law firms commissioned the Bridge Group to conduct this collaborative research: A&O Shearman, Ashurst, Clifford Chance, Freshfields, KPMG Law, Linklaters LLP, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, Slaughter and May.
November 13, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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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 ⬇️
suttontrust.bsky.social The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · Nov 12
🚨 NEW: Social mobility is either flat or declining across wealthier countries.

Our new research, supported by @carnegiecorp.bsky.social, shows how expanding access to higher education hasn't delivered system wide social mobility gains, with family background still shaping outcomes 🧵⤵️
November 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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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
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November 11, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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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-...
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November 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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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
It's #TrusteesWeek! Thank you to our dedicated board of trustees for your time, commitment, and the great effort you bring to the Bridge Group
November 4, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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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-...
Graphic with the text: Are you interested in supporting organisations to make a lasting impact on socio-economic inclusion? Do you have sound judgement and a grounded approach to organisational management? Become a trustee for our independent, research charity promoting socio-economic inclusion in the UK.
October 30, 2025 at 11:22 AM
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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
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October 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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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
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A picture of a crossroads with traffic and the text: Seeing the full picture - why social mobility needs intersectionality.
October 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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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
Graphic with the text: Do you have experience of helping small organisations to thrive? Do you have vision and creativity and a passion for making real and lasting social change? Become a trustee for the UK’s leading socio-economic inclusion research charity.
October 23, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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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
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October 14, 2025 at 9:35 AM
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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
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October 6, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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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
Bridge Group team members outside the Bank of England The report: Shaping the growth: Socio-economic diversity in financial services
October 1, 2025 at 12:31 PM
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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
Graphic with the text: Performance not privilege: Who gets to the top in UK financial services?
October 1, 2025 at 10:54 AM