The Bridge Group

The Bridge Group is a non-profit consultancy that uses research to promote social equality. We do this by supporting organisations of all kinds with independent expertise, research and practical know-how to enable them to make real and lasting impact on socio-economic diversity and social equality. 

Our objective is to make real and meaningful change, now. 

Our vision is a fairer higher education system and labour market where outcomes are determined by competence and hard work, and not by socio-economic background.

Key work areas:

Research: We conduct rigorous, evidence-based research to ensure that policies and practice are built on sound, sustainable principles. 

Consultancy: We work with organisations of all sizes across sectors. We bring together data, evidence and our expertise to design practical solutions that result in positive change. 

Engagement and advocacy: We advocate for practical change. This means engaging collaboratively with clients, influencers, practitioners, partners, employees, students, the public and anyone else interested in understanding what’s needed to improve socio-economic diversity. 

Only some of our clients are able to publish the reports we prepare for them, a process which enables other organisations to benefit from our work. Donations and grants mean we can pursue research projects of wider relevance and publish the findings in reports accessible to everyone. It’s critical now that we increase the pace and impact of our work. Philanthropic support will enable our small, independent charity to have the increased flexibility to tackle systemic, broader issues - working across sectors and organisations with multiple stakeholders to pursue complex solutions.