Welcome to the UK Social Mobility Awards 2026
– a nationwide leadership initiative focused on advancing social mobility
THE SOMOs™
WINNERS 2026
As we celebrate 10 years of the UK Social Mobility Awards, join impactful companies that are leading the way.
KEY DATES 2027
March 11th
Social Mobility Business Seminar 2027
NEWS
Creating opportunity: Advancing social mobility in 2025-26
In our annual Advancing Social Mobility research report, we examine what UK public and private sector employers are doing to advance social mobility in 2025-26. Based on analysis of close to 150 entries to the UK Social Mobility Awards in 2026, we examine what...
Hedley May: Championing Fair Access to Leadership and Driving Social Mobility
For 10 years, the UK Social Mobility Awards (SOMOs) have celebrated the organisations working to make opportunity fairer and progression more accessible. As we mark this milestone year, we’re proud to spotlight Hedley May, long-standing supporters of Making The Leap,...
As government focuses on NEETs and youth employment, the UK Social Mobility Awards recognise Britain’s leading employers
Organisations from banking, technology, infrastructure, law, facilities and the public sector have been recognised at the UK Social Mobility Awards 2026 for helping thousands of people access employment and career progression opportunities. Winners of the UK Social...
The UK Social Mobility Awards is a fundraising initiative for the registered charity, Making The Leap.
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