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We work with organisations across sectors, asking the right questions, uncovering what works, and turning data-led insights into meaningful change

 
 

Taking action

The Bridge Group is an independent research charity promoting socio-economic inclusion through evidence, insight and collaboration. We have conducted pioneering research programmes, created national toolkits and convened sector and cross-sector groups.

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What defines the Bridge Group?

Experts in socio-economic inclusion 

Creating impact is at the heart of everything we do. From pioneering research to designing practical solutions, we work with our network of Fellows, partners and policy makers to deliver change. 

Trusted for robust, independent insight 

Our evidence is rooted in rigorous quantitative and qualitative research. We inform the national conversation and support organisations in finding and nurturing talent, regardless of background. 

A strategic convenor and partner 

We bring organisations together and facilitate collaboration to break down barriers to opportunity, helping partners turn ambition into measurable progress.

 
 

How can we help you?

If you are an organisation looking to better understand social inequality or improve the socio-economic diversity of your staff, students or beneficiaries, we may be able to help.

We work with organisations of all types, all sizes and at all stages across the public, private and third sectors.

Research and evaluation
We undertake research and evaluation relating to socio-economic diversity and equality in higher education and the labour market.

We gather evidence and, combined with our practical know-how, we make meaningful change.

We also research broader issues relating to socio-economic diversity and equality and disseminate our findings to everyone.

Advice, advocacy and dissemination
We provide advice on a wide range of topics, from identifying and attracting diverse talent, to evaluation frameworks and negotiating internal support for change.

We work with colleagues from schools, government, universities, charities and other organisations.

We help experts and stakeholders in social equality to share their expertise and find out about our latest research, by bringing people together across sectors through regular on-line events.

We facilitate collaborative working within professional consortia, bringing together representatives who are already engaged in social equality and helping them to identify collective and individual actions.

 
 

Our brochure and some useful resources

Consult our interactive brochure to work with us

Visit our ‘useful resources’ page for toolkits, guides and more

 
 

Why our work is necessary

The link between background and educational and employment outcomes is stronger in the United Kingdom than in other developed countries. This is hurting our economy, organisations and individual livelihoods.

Find out more about why our work is needed.

 

The Bridge Group in action: impact

READ OUR REPORT CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF THE BRIDGE GROUP, WITH CASE SUDIES

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Membership body, Progress Together

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Social Mobility Foundation

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Royal Academy of Music

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UK Real Estate sector

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Sutton Trust programme evaluation

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Legal Services Regulatory Authority

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Slaughter and May

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University careers
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