93 Percent Club
Transforming what it means to be state educated in Britain
- 201-500 employees
- B2C
- Lambeth, London, UK
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Company mission
To transform what it means to be state-educated in the UK.
Our take
Talent in Britain has never been an issue, but access has, and that's why the 93% club exists. Despite signs of progress, power and influence still largely sit with the 7% who were privately educated, while many state-educated people face exclusion and pressure to change who they are in order to succeed. The organisation was created to challenge this imbalance, recognising that these experiences are structural problems, not personal shortcomings.
The 93% Club is building a nationwide network for state-educated students and graduates, offering mentoring, career support and a sense of belonging. By recreating the advantages of elite alumni networks without the barriers, it gives members access to guidance and opportunities that are often taken for granted elsewhere. And through research like the Big State School Survey, it also brings visibility and credibility to issues around class and culture that are too often ignored.
At a time when the class divide in the UK is widening rather than shrinking, the 93% Club feels more important than ever. Its impact goes beyond individual success, helping to build workplaces and leadership that are more representative and socially aware. As it grows, the real potential lies not just in opening doors, but in changing what happens once people walk through them.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Christmas closure
- Private healthcare
- Annual team away day
Leadership
Sophie Pender
(Founder & CEO)Previously, Sophie was a Corporate Lawyer for Bates Wells. Prior to that, she was a Trainee Solicitor and Associate at Herbert Smiths Freehills.