Social Mobility at Santander

We’re passionate about helping to improve Social Mobility

Our Social Mobility Strategy focuses on advocating for and improving outcomes for our people, customers, and communities.

Our membership, and being a Founder Partner, of Progress Together is a key enabler of our Social Mobility strategy. Launched as part of a government commissioned taskforce, it is the first of its kind in the Financial Services Sector focusing on progression, retention, and socio-economic diversity.  Through this  membership, we demonstrate our commitment to leading and collaborating with others, using our influence to improve Social Mobility across the UK and within Financial Services.

Social Mobility People Network

Our people networks provide a space to celebrate diversity, foster belonging and improve engagement.  Today, with over 10,000 members and allies – each with an Executive Committee Member and Board Non-Executive Director sponsor – they are  integral for embedding Everyday Inclusion at Santander.  They drive positive change by raising awareness, supporting development, suggesting improvements to our processes, and providing a place for all our people to connect.

Social Mobility Network was created in 2015 and seeks to create a level playing field to enable all our people and those in the communities to achieve their full potential regardless of their background or social class. The chairs of the network and their ExCo sponsor are instrumental in designing and delivering our Social Mobility strategy.