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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Did you know 64% of FTSE 100 companies reference social mobility in their annual reports but only 6% make reference to socio-economic background in their board composition? Check out the Bridge Group's latest work with KPMG UK Board Leadership Centre exploring SEB on Boards: tinyurl.com/a3j9zpe3

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Bridge Group trustee, Andrea Waugh, talks to Research Officer, Jennifer Thorpe, about her journey into trusteeship and what makes being a trustee at the Bridge Group uniquely rewarding. Read the blog: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/blog-posts/2... #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup #Trustees #BoardOfTrustees

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

The Bridge Group’s CEO, Jenny Baskerville, reflects on the last nine months since she became the charity’s CEO, considering the urgency of our mission, and extending the benefits of #SocioEconomicInclusion even further: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/blog-posts/2... #TenYearsOfBridgeGroup

Picture of Jenny Baskerville, CEO of the Bridge Group, with the text: "If you share our commitment to fairness, opportunity and evidence-led change, we look forward to working with you in the next stage of our journey."

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

The Bridge Group is an independent research charity promoting socio-economic #inclusion through evidence, insight and collaboration. Our Winter #newsletter is out soon 📢 Subscribe to get research updates and charity news straight to your inbox: www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/subscribe #SocialMobility

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

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. Image: Weiwei Kang

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

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...

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Do working-class content creators have a stake in the influencer economy? - The Sutton Trust

What kinds of backgrounds do influencers come from?

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

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 bit.ly/4q5be6P

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.

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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

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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.

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

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?

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

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.

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

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...

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

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.

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

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

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 12/11/2025

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 ⬇️

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

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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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

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.

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

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.

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

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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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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

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The report: Shaping the growth: Socio-economic diversity in financial services

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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?

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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

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The Sutton Trust @suttontrust.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

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🚨 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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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

Graphic with the text: National Inclusion Week 2025, 15-21 September #NowIsTheTime

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

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

Image of a woman smiling, and the text: International Day of Charity. Charity provides real social bonding and contributes to the creation of inclusive and more resilient societies.

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

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

Image of some spanners and the text: Social mobility toolkits offer a step-by-step approach to improving the socio-economic diversity of your workforce.

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

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

Graphic with the text: Making social equality a reality by research, consultancy, and engagement and advocacy. Find out how we support organisations with expertise, research and know-how to make a real, lasting impact on socio-economic diversity and social equality.

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

🚨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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

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

Graphic with the text: For organisations that want to build socio-economic diversity and inclusion in their workforce, practical advice is available. (1) How to collect socio-economic background data (2) How to use socio-economic background data to inform action (3) How to set targets for socio-economic diversity in the workforce.

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

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

The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

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

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The Bridge Group @bridgegroup.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

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

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