Our CEO, @NickBent, has authored an opinion piece for the Financial Times, where we call upon the FCA to make the reporting of social class data mandatory for all large financial companies. 📰 Check out the full article below 👇

🎟️ Join upReach for an unforgettable evening in the magnificent Barbican Conservatory on Wednesday 2nd April at our Unlocking potential Gala Dinner. Tables are selling fast! Secure your tickets here:

🚨 Have you made your nomination? 🚨 Only 9 days left to nominate for the 2025 Student Social Mobility Awards! 🏆 Don’t miss your chance to celebrate someone deserving. Shortlisted nominees will be invited to Mansion House in July 🎉 Find out more⬇️ 🔗

At upReach, we help university students from lower socio-economic backgrounds break into STEM careers through: 🔹 Tech500 🔹 Engineering Programme 🔹 Energy & Net Zero Programme 👩‍🔬 The STEM world needs more women. Apply now:

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Tell everyone you’re fundraising for a cause that’s making a real difference this year. (It’s the perfect way to stay motivated!) 🎯 Choose from hundreds of events on Run For Charity’s website and support us: #RunforCharity #RunforupReach #SocialMobility

Each nominated undergraduate is still automatically eligible for the Outstanding Achievement Award. The Outstanding Achievement Award goes to the nominee with the highest overall score from the judges. To find out more about each award:

"We know the Government is committed to a ban and wants to get the details right, so we hope to see the promised 'call for evidence' soon and we look forward to contributing to it alongside partners in the social mobility sector.”  - @NickBent , upReach CEO.

Host an upReach intern in 2025 and gain access to high-potential consulting talent, while championing D&I in your sector. Hear from Tolu, a 2024 intern at Wavestone: "This internship has set me on a path for success." Contact adam.poole@upreach.org.uk for more info!

Nominations for the 2025 Student Social Mobility Awards are officially open! Make sure you check out the website below to make a nomination and learn more! #StudentSocialMobilityAwards #SocialMobility

Is running one of your New Year resolutions? 👟 Start 2025 with a meaningful goal! Run for upReach, champion social mobility, and stay fit along the way. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ Sign up for popular events like Hackney Half, Edinburgh Marathon, and more:

Young adults from higher professional backgrounds are 4 times more likely to be in a higher professional occupation (32%) than those from lower working class backgrounds (7%)* This holiday season, you can help us level the playing field. 🎁Donate now:

🚀 First-Year Students: Ready to Kickstart Your Commercial Law Career? Join our Law Springboard Programme, exclusively sponsored by Slaughter and May! (@slaughterandmay)🌟 Places are limited, so act fast!🗓️ Deadline: 31st January 2025: