Sarah Atkinson

We've made a huge difference with and for young people this year - and we're determined to do more. If you've worked with us to be part of the change, a huge thank you. And if not - what are you waiting for?!

Check out my latest article: Mapping the way to fairer careers opportunities this National Careers Week linkedin.com/pulse/mapping-… via @LinkedIn

We’re still looking for volunteer mentors from the medicine sector 🩺 Our brilliant aspiring medics are ambitious young people looking for advice from someone who’s done it all before 🌟 Sign-up here 👇 socialmobility.org.uk/mentoring

“At work, class remains the invisible barrier.” 💬 Fantastic piece by @ElizaFilby in City AM today, featuring our Class Pay Gap research. DEI strategies must include social mobility to measure and break down barriers to opportunity. cityam.com/the-class-divi…

“There’s a well-established link between economies with greater social mobility and higher productivity, and the same is true for businesses.” 💬 Read our CEO @SarahHatstand’s piece in Personnel Today. personneltoday.com/hr/failing-to-…

Volunteer mentors from the medical sector needed 🙋‍♀️ From applying to med school to your first day on the ward, it’s easy to get overwhelmed without the support of someone who’s done it all before 🌟 Learn more at our webinar on 12th of Feb 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Sign up for more info here: socialmobility.org.uk/employerindex

This piece has some great ideas for breaking down barriers to opportunity in the creative sector.💡 Want to go further? Our Social Mobility Employer Index can help with bespoke guidance to create workplaces where people from all backgrounds can thrive. marketingweek.com/creative-indus…

We smashed our target for the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge 🎉 Thank you from our team at SMF & our wider community 🌟 Your donations will help us to foster a future where every young person can reach their full potential.

Inequalities still exist in our education system for young people from lower-income backgrounds 🚨 Sarah Atkinson (@SarahHatstand), Chief Executive of @SocialMobilityF, recently shared her insights about the hidden barriers to educational success. 👉portaltrust.org/news/social-mo…

“Without clear regulatory intent, the sector will continue to fall behind. We urge you to seize this opportunity and make socio-economic background a mandatory reporting requirement.” Read about our joint letter to the financial regulators in the FT. 📰 ft.com/content/2e0011…

💥 Everyone deserves a shot at their dreams. Become a part of our movement to create change and help students like Anmol and Rija reach their full potential 🚀 Until Tuesday, your donations will be DOUBLED! 💫 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…

The UK has one of the worst rates of social mobility in Europe. We’re changing that. Hear from our Campaigns Manager, on the work we do to ensure powerful change makers hear our students’ voices 👇 Donate with double the impact this week 🌟 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…

Join our community of funders and donors who support our life-changing work 💫 There’s no better time than this week when your donations will be doubled by the Big Give ❗️ Hear from our supporters at @Comma on why you should join us 👇

Watch @AndrewRangerMP raise our Class Pay Gap research in Parliament. ⤵️ All large employers should be made to report their socioeconomic pay gaps, alongside gender and, as planned, ethnicity and disability. Read our research here: socialmobility.org.uk/campaign/the-c…

“I had zero hope in being able to apply for a banking job...but the Programme has given me confidence to do so.” 💬 Structural barriers should not stand in the way of young people's dreams. We stand for change. Have your donation DOUBLED today 👇 donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…

When young people from all backgrounds have the chance to thrive, we all benefit. 🌟 This #GivingTuesday, and all week, DOUBLE your donation to build a fairer future for everyone. Let’s break down barriers and lift up our brilliant young people. donate.biggive.org/campaign/a0569…

Congratulations to @ClaudineAdeyemi, @EleanorMills, @S3xTheoryDee, @elliemidds, Faheem Khan, Joseph Galliano-Doig, @RaphaelSofoluke, @SarahHatstand - #DiversityPowerList #IA24

the guy who just mansplained The Handmaid’s Tale to the author of The Handmaid’s Tale

For #NationalMentoringDay, we’re celebrating our wonderful volunteer mentors who provide life-changing support to our students 👏 Want to give back and help the next generation? Sign up to join our mentoring Lunch & Learn on the 5th of December 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…