Welcome to the UK Social Mobility Awards 2026
– a nationwide leadership initiative focused on advancing social mobility
Become a Partner
As we celebrate 10 years of the UK Social Mobility Awards, join impactful companies that are leading the way.
KEY DATES 2026
April 27th
June 11th
June 26th
Entries deadline
June 29th to July 10th
Shortlisting
July 15th
Shortlist announced
July
Judging days
October 6th
NEWS
Meet the UK Social Mobility Awards 2026 finalists
Companies and individuals across banking, tech and infrastructure have been shortlisted for coveted UK Social Mobility Awards for their outstanding contributions transforming lives and widening access to opportunity. The UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs), in...
The Financial Times: A new media partner championing social mobility
This year, we are delighted to welcome the Financial Times as a new media partner for the UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs) – a partnership that feels both timely and deeply aligned. As the UK’s leading national awards dedicated to recognising and celebrating social...
Sue Perkins will host the UK Social Mobility Awards 2026, marking the 10th running of the prestigious ceremony.
Presenter, writer, actor, director, and comedian Sue Perkins will host the UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs) on Tuesday 6 October. The SOMOs celebrate organisations and individuals driving meaningful progress in social mobility, recognising those turning ambition into...
The UK Social Mobility Awards is a fundraising initiative for the registered charity, Making The Leap.
© 2025 Making The Leap – UK Social Mobility Awards | Privacy Policy | Web design: Atomic Concepts