Progress Together brings together more than 60 organisations representing over one third of the UK financial services workforce.
We help firms strengthen leadership pipelines, improve progression and unlock the full potential of their workforce. Membership provides data-led insight, peer networks, practical tools and senior engagement to help organisations move from ambition to action.
Whether you are just starting your journey or looking to accelerate existing work, we have the evidence, the community and the expertise to support you.
Why Progress Together?
Progress Together combines the world's largest socio-economic background dataset in financial services, a trusted peer network spanning the sector, practical implementation support, cross-firm leadership programmes, direct engagement with policymakers and regulators, and sector-wide campaigns driving collective action.
Established following a Government-commissioned taskforce, we exist to help firms turn evidence into action and action into measurable change.
Why Join
Membership connects you to a sector-wide community of organisations committed to solving one of financial services' most pressing talent challenges, with the data, insight and practical support to make real progress.
- Practical insightExclusive research, implementation guides, toolkits and the world's largest dataset on socio-economic background in financial services.
- Peer learningLearn directly from organisations facing the same challenges through workshops, webinars, roundtables and firm-to-firm collaboration.
- Benchmarking and dataUnderstand how your organisation compares with sector peers and receive practical recommendations to strengthen progression.
- Leadership developmentAccess flagship programmes including the Accelerated Progress Programme, mentoring and leadership initiatives designed to strengthen future pipelines.
- Sector influenceHelp shape industry thinking through campaigns, thought leadership and engagement with policymakers, regulators and senior leaders.
- Dedicated supportWork directly with the Progress Together team to translate insight into practical action across your organisation.
Membership Tiers
Our membership model is designed to support organisations at every stage of their journey, with annual fees based on organisation size.
- Small0–249 employees – £3,500 per year (excluding VAT)
- Medium250–999 employees – £7,000 per year (excluding VAT)
- Large1,000–9,999 employees – £14,000 per year (excluding VAT)
- Enterprise10,000+ employees – £16,000 per year (excluding VAT)
Join the organisations already making progress
Leading firms across banking, insurance, asset management, wealth management, fintech and professional services are already working together through Progress Together.
They're sharing ideas, testing new approaches, strengthening leadership pipelines, and helping shape the future of financial services.
The question is no longer whether socio-economic diversity matters. It's whether your organisation wants to help lead the change.
Ready to join?
Whether you're exploring socio-economic inclusion for the first time or looking to accelerate existing work, we'd love to start the conversation.
Enquire about membership
Contact our Membership Team
