Social Mobility Day 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Social Mobility Day 2026 – a moment not just to reflect, but to act.
This year's theme, Stories Matter, reminded 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. If you missed the session, or would like to revisit it, you can now watch the full recording on-demand below.
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 was designed to go beyond conversation. Our goal was 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.
Your call to action
Watch the recording and 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 – the conversation starts here.
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
Welcome: Victoria Howard, Senior Social Mobility Manager, Browne Jacobson.
Keynote: Jo Whight, CEO of Red Lotus.
“Our Story”: Helen Alkin, Head of Resourcing (Early Careers), BDO.
Introduction to the Social Mobility Leaders Forum: Nina Slingsby.
Charity partners: Opportunities to pledge support and act.
Closing reflections and commitments: Jo Whight and Rebecca Fitzpatrick, Partner and Social Mobility Network Sponsor, Browne Jacobson.
Summary of impact and close.
Victoria Howard
Senior Social Mobility Inclusion Manager
victoria.howard@brownejacobson.com
+44 (0)330 456 4423
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