The Social Mobility Foundation
Also known as: The Linkson Fellowship
The Social Mobility Foundation is a charity that helps talented young people 16-25 from low-income backgrounds achieve their potential. Our programmes offer mentoring, university and job application support, skills and careers advice and work experience. We advocate and campaign for social mobility and undertake research including the annual Social Mobility Employers Index.
Activities & Mission
The Social Mobility Foundation is a charity that helps talented young people 16-25 from low-income backgrounds achieve their potential. Our programmes offer mentoring, university and job application support, skills and careers advice and work experience. We advocate and campaign for social mobility and undertake research including the annual Social Mobility Employers Index.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,239,062 | £3,593,131 | £3,538,284 | £764,749 | £722,736 | 66 / 2200 |
| 2023 | £2,528,870 | £3,408,650 | £3,379,586 | £1,118,818 | £996,745 | 62 / 2200 |
| 2022 | £2,813,387 | £2,559,520 | £2,538,146 | £1,998,598 | £1,448,375 | 48 / 2524 |
| 2021 | £2,505,825 | £1,795,667 | £1,782,097 | £1,744,731 | £1,313,077 | 37 / 2812 |
| 2020 | £2,207,522 | £1,561,750 | £1,509,921 | £1,034,573 | £485,807 | 32 / 2100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Social Mobility Foundation
What does The Social Mobility Foundation do?
The Social Mobility Foundation is a charity that helps talented young people 16-25 from low-income backgrounds achieve their potential. Our programmes offer mentoring, university and job application support, skills and careers advice and work experience. We advocate and campaign for social mobility and undertake research including the annual Social Mobility Employers Index.
How much income did The Social Mobility Foundation report in 2024?
The Social Mobility Foundation reported total income of £3.24m and reported expenditure of £3.59m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Social Mobility Foundation?
The Social Mobility Foundation has a program ratio of 109.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Social Mobility Foundation registered as a charity?
The Social Mobility Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 August 2006 as charity number 1115888. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs The Social Mobility Foundation?
The Social Mobility Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rt Hon Alan Milburn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Social Mobility Foundation operate?
The Social Mobility Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Social Mobility Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Social Mobility Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115888.
Details
163 City Road
London
EC1V 1NR
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Also Known As
- The Linkson Fellowship
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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