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National Social Mobility Day 2026

11 June 2026
Online

We invite you to join us in marking Social Mobility Day 2026 – a moment not just to reflect, but to act.

This year’s theme, Stories Matter, reminds us that behind every statistic lies a real lived experience of untapped potential, barriers to overcome, and opportunities still out of reach for far too many. The session is a call to contribute to changing that.

For businesses, this is not simply a social issue – it is an economic and strategic imperative. Organisations that fail to champion social mobility limit their talent pool, restrict innovation, and hold back performance and progress. For society, the stakes are higher, as social mobility underpins fairness, aspiration, and long-term prosperity for all.

This event is designed to go beyond conversation. Our goal is simple: measurable, meaningful impact in real time.

At Browne Jacobson, we have spent years embedding social mobility into how we operate, and are proud to be recognised as a leading social mobility employer. But there is still more to do. This event is designed to go beyond conversation. Our goal is simple: measurable, meaningful impact in real time.

Your call to action: To leave having made a tangible commitment to change.

  • A personal pledge: Such as micro-mentoring, volunteering or supporting organisations working to improve social mobility.
  • Action within your organisation: Removing barriers in recruitment or progression, offering paid work experience, reviewing policies that disadvantage certain socioeconomic backgrounds, or introducing inclusive pathways such as apprenticeships.

If you believe that talent should be defined by potential, not background, and that organisations have a responsibility to act then please join us.

Register now

Our in-person and online events are designed exclusively for clients and targets. As such, we reserve the right to cancel bookings. If you’d like to speak to a member of the team regarding your attendance, please contact us.

Event agenda

12pm – Welcome: Victoria Howard, Senior Social Mobility Manager, Browne Jacobson

12.05pm – Keynote: Jo Whight, CEO of Red Lotus

12.15pm – “Our Story” Helen Alkin, Head of Resourcing (Early Careers), BDO

12.30pm – Introduction to the Social Mobility Leaders Forum, Nina Slingsby

12.35pm – Charity partners: Opportunities to pledge support and act

12.50pm – Closing reflections and commitments led by Jo Whight and Rebecca Fitzpatrick, Partner and Social Mobility Network Sponsor, Browne Jacobson

1pm – Summary of impact and close

Contact

Contact

Rebecca Fitzpatrick

Partner

rebecca.fitzpatrick@brownejacobson.com

+44 (0)330 045 2131

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Victoria Howard

Senior Social Mobility Inclusion Manager

victoria.howard@brownejacobson.com

+44 (0)330 456 4423

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Can we help you? Contact Victoria