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Change is possible
Together we can make
social equality a reality

 
 

Our work

The Bridge Group is a non-profit consultancy that uses research to promote social equality.

We do this by supporting organisations of all kinds with independent expertise, research and practical know-how to enable them to make real and lasting impact on socio-economic diversity and social equality.

Our objective is to make real and meaningful change, now. And our vision is a higher education system and labour market where outcomes are determined by competence and hard work, and not by socio-economic background.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Research
Uptree survey reveals young people’s work experiences

A recent survey conducted by Uptree, in partnership with the Bridge Group, sheds light on young people’s work experiences and identifies barriers to attendance..

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Slaughter and May's social mobility report

Slaughter and May has published its social mobility report, which sets targets for socio-economic diversity in its workforce, and explains the motivations behind the targets.

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Levelling the playing field: New practical guide for closing your socio-economic pay gap

A practical guide to help organisations calculate their socio-economic pay gap, set meaningful targets for socio-economic diversity and drive change.

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Clients + supporters

We work with organisations of all sizes and at all stages who want to address social inequality. Our clients include employers, charities, universities and outreach providers. We can help you by analysing your situation and assessing what action you should take. If you already have programmes in place, we can assess whether they are helping you to meet your aims, and suggest improvements. We also undertake our own research into broader issues of social equality, with the support of grants from foundations and employers.

Looking to make social equality a reality?

Get in touch with us to learn more about how we can help you.

 
 
 
 
 
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Making social equality a reality: New impact report from the Bridge Group
Making social equality a reality: New impact report from the Bridge Group

Our newly published impact report includes case studies from a selection of our clients. We also look to the future and outline how you can engage with us and support us.

Uptree survey reveals barriers to experiences of work
Uptree survey reveals barriers to experiences of work

A survey conducted by Uptree, in partnership with the Bridge Group, reveals a lack of confidence prevented 36% of student respondents from taking part in workplace-based experiences.

Slaughter and May publishes report defining social mobility targets
Slaughter and May publishes report defining social mobility targets

Slaughter and May has published its social mobility report, which sets targets for socio-economic diversity in its workforce, explaining the data collection process that was undertaken, and the approach and rationale for target setting.

Levelling the playing field: New practical guide for closing your socio-economic pay gap
Levelling the playing field: New practical guide for closing your socio-economic pay gap

We have published a free, practical guide to help organisations calculate their socio-economic pay gap, set meaningful targets for socio-economic diversity and drive change.

 
 
Past Events
Why should we report a class pay gap and how should we do it?

The Bridge Group and the Social Mobility Foundation jointly held an event to provide advice and to launch a pracical guide to organisations that are interested in reporting their class pay gap. 


Online outreach: lessons learned, three years on.

The event focuses on outreach targeting sixth-form students from less advantaged and/or low socio-economic backgrounds and aiming to support their progression to university and graduate-level jobs.

Promoting talent: the effect of socio-economic background on progression, and practical solutions to build better teams.

Building effective teams isn’t just about who gets in, it’s about who gets ahead and how. Bridge Group research highlights that socio-economic background can often have a stronger effect on progression and pay, compared with other diversity characteristics.