2024 Shortlisted Nominee
Social Mobility Project Award
Bridgend College, a leading Further Education institution in Bridgend, UK, is dedicated to transforming lives through inclusive education and support. Serving over 7,000 learners and employing around 750 staff across three campuses, the College offers a broad range of courses from pre-entry to degree level, in more than 20 vocational areas. With 48% of its students coming from areas of deprivation, Bridgend College is committed to creating equitable opportunities and celebrating every individual’s success. Recognised for its excellence, the College has been ranked among the top 50 ‘Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK’, and has received accolades such as ‘Outstanding Training Provider of the Year’ at the Chartered Management Institute’s awards. The College’s mission—“be all that you can be”—underpins its dedication to social mobility and ethical, people-centred decision-making.