The Bridge Group

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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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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.
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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
Branded Bridge Group graphic with the title 'Turning evidence into opportunity' and the text: What defines the Bridge Group? (1) Experts in socio-economic inclusion (2) Trusted for robust, independent insight (3) A strategic convener and partner.
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?
Picture of Patricia Ncube, and the text: "Seeing the full picture: Why social mobility needs intersectionality"
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.
Effective practice example #1: High socio-economic background data completion rates are supported by senior leaders actively endorsing data collection efforts
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.
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Graphic with the text: We're proud to be a Living Wage Employer because we know by paying a real Living Wage we're helping to make work that works for everyone.
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
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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Graphic with the text: Performance not privilege: Who gets to the top in UK financial services?
Graphic with bar chart and the text: Who gets to the top in UK financial services?
Image of a laptop with the text: Video FAQ: Why should organisations collect socio-economic background data?
Graphic with the text: National Inclusion Week 2025, 15-21 September #NowIsTheTime
The Bridge Group’s one-minute video about who we are, our vision, our impact and how you can help us shape our future
An image showing some of the highlights since the Bridge Group was conceived in the form of a timeline. The timeline starts in 2009 when the concept of the Bridge Group, which would use independent research as a catalyst of social change, was formed.
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.
Woman smiling with the text: This year we are celebrating 10 years since we registered as a charity. Help us shape the next 10. Please complete our survey on how we could enhance our work to improve social equality in the UK.
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.
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.
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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.
Graphic with the text: This year we are celebrating 10 years since we registered as a charity. Please help us shape the next 10. Help us to understand how we could enhance our work to improve social equality in the United Kingdom.
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The Bridge Group team grouped in front of a London skyline, holding a 'Living Wage Employer' sign.
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The Bridge Group team is doing some crochet at our Away Day
Jo Platt, MP for the Leigh and Atherton constituency, speaks at the launch of the Social Mobility Alliance in Parliament.
Patricia Ncube and Deb Connor from the Bridge Group hold placards at the launch of the Social Mobility Alliance.
Jenny Baskerville, Deb Conner and Patricia Ncube from the Bridge Group joined other member organisations to celebrate the launch of the Social Mobility Alliance.
A graphic asking the question: What are the business benefits of a socio-economically diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging? Arrows pointing to text: Fresh perspectives, Better decision-making, Higher performers, Supports other diversity efforts, Access new talent, Fill skill gaps, Better client outcomes, Individuals fell accepted and valued, Increased profitability, economic growth, Increased productivity, Improved business performance and resilience, Lower staff turnover, Fairness and equality.
Graphic to mark Social Mobility Day with the text: DO IT TO MAKE A BETTER SOCIETY* *Doing it also makes a better business #shiftmindsets
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Graphic with text from SMC 'State of the Nation' report: Young adults aged 25 to 29 years from a higher professional class background are more than four times more likely to be in a higher professional occupation (32%) than those from a lower working-class background (7%)
Bar chart showing how the workforce of the financial services sector is less diverse socio-economically than the wider UK workforce
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Graphic with the text: Setting socio-economic targets: Practical guidance for employers. Watch the 45-minute recording of our webinar and find out: Why we set socio-economic targets, Why understanding the data is so important, and, Slaughter and May's experience of target setting in the legal sector.
Graphic with the text: Welcome to the Bridge Group. We are a non-profit consultancy that uses research to promote social equality. We offer services in (1) Research, (2) Consultancy, and (3) Engagement and advocacy.
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Photo of Jenny Baskerville with the text: The Bridge Group is delighted to welcome Jenny Baskerville as she starts her new role as our CEO.