7PK - Social Mobility and EDI

What 7PK - Social Mobility and EDI does

7PK (trading as "7PK | Equality to Equity") is a London-based consultancy operating across two integrated service lines: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) advisory and Social Mobility programme delivery. The firm serves UK local authorities, businesses, charities, social enterprises, educational institutions, and youth work organisations, providing EDI strategy development, training and workshops, organisational culture audits, inclusive recruitment consulting, careers and insight days, work experience programmes, youth fellowships, social value strategy, and community engagement programmes. Its flagship asset is Sprint to Success, a free 24-month personal and professional development programme for young people aged 16-24, structured around six six-week sprints (Personal Branding, Public Speaking, Wealth Building, Physical & Mental Health, Relationship Building, Personal Project), mentorship, and a three-day residential summit.

7PK also operates The Role Models, a curated mentor network of 30+ Black and South Asian professionals, and produces ongoing multimedia content including the Daily Decisions podcast (14 episodes), EDI Exposed podcast, What's in the Bag short film series, and the Whiteboard Wednesday video series. The company publishes free downloadable frameworks — an Inclusive Recruitment Framework, EDI Self-Assessment Tool, Community Engagement Playbook, and EDI Courageous Conversations assessment — and maintains a Member Portal for credentialed access to exclusive content. Named organisational partners include British Land, Think Forward, Great Ormond Street Hospital, Co-op College, New Horizon, Woodcraft Folk, and the Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation.

7PK is not a technology company; its competitive differentiators are community trust capital, proprietary curriculum, and founder credibility rather than software. Revenue is generated through bespoke professional-services engagements with organisations across sectors, supplemented by commissioned cohort delivery of Sprint to Success sponsored by partners. The company is privately held and founder-led (Louis Howell), with no disclosed institutional investment and no publicly disclosed financial metrics. Operations are UK-only.

Name

7PK - Social Mobility and EDI

Legal name

7PK

Website

https://7pk.co.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. EDI Consultancy Services: Providing equity, diversity and inclusion strategy development, training, workshops, organizational culture audits, and inclusive recruitment consulting to businesses, local authorities, and educational institutions.
2. Social Mobility Programme Delivery: Delivery of careers and insight days, work experience programmes, youth fellowships, community engagement programmes, and the Sprint to Success flagship programme to organizations seeking social value impact.
3. Sprint to Success Programme: Free 24-month programme for young people aged 16-24 providing mentorship, community, and skills development. Free to participants, funded through organizational partnerships and commissioning.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

7PK is a UK-based consultancy that helps organisations strengthen their equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and social mobility practice through strategy development, training, workshops, organisational culture audits, and inclusive recruitment consulting. Their flagship offering is the Sprint to Success programme, a 24-month structured personal and professional development initiative for young people aged 16-24, complemented by The Role Models mentor network connecting Black and South Asian professionals with young people.

Product overview

7PK is an EDI & Social Mobility consultancy offering a portfolio of services, programmes, and free resources. The offering is structured around two core consultancy pillars — EDI Services (strategy, training, audits, and community engagement) and Social Mobility Services (careers programmes, work experience, fellowships, and social value) — both underpinned by the Connect, Collaborate, Correct approach. These are supplemented by the flagship Sprint to Success Programme (a 24-month structured personal development curriculum for young people aged 16–24), the Role Models mentor network, two podcasts (Daily Decisions and EDI Exposed), a short film series (What's in the Bag), and free digital resources including the EDI Self-Assessment Tool, Whiteboard Wednesday videos, and a blog. A Member Portal provides exclusive content to registered users.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sprint to Success: A 24-month flagship programme helping young people aged 16-24 develop personal and professional skills through hands-on learning, mentorship, and a supportive community.
• The Role Models

Products and services

• EDI Services Equity, Diversity & Inclusion consultancy covering EDI strategy development, training and workshops, inclusive recruitment consulting, organisational culture audits, community engagement strategy, and underrepresented talent pipelines for businesses, local authorities, charities, and educational institutions.
• Social Mobility Services Programmes and consultancy supporting people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, including careers and insight days, work experience programmes, youth fellowships, social value strategy, and community engagement programmes delivered to organisations seeking social value impact.
• Sprint to Success Programme A 24-month personal and professional development programme for young people aged 16-24, featuring six focused 6-week sprints (Personal Branding, Public Speaking, Wealth Building, Physical & Mental Health, Relationship Building, and Personal Project), mentorship, a 3-day residential summit, and a supportive community. Free to participants, funded through organisational partnerships and commissioning.
• The Role Models Mentor Network A growing network of Black and South Asian mentors committed to inspiring the next generation, connecting experienced professionals with young people who need guidance, support, and real-world role models. Operates through interest registration and ongoing community engagement.

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• British LandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to design and deliver a one-week work experience programme combining workshops, mentorships and hands-on learning across 10+ industries, engaging 100+ young people.
• Think ForwardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDI training partnership providing anti-racist training for youth work teams, framework development, and collaborative EDI/social mobility work. Also Future Leaders Peer and Business Mentoring partnership.
• Great Ormond Street HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGOSH Hope Initiative partnership exposing young people to medical field careers through collaboration with Stephen Lawrence Day Foundation.
• Co-op CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYCA Programme partnership delivering 13-week social action programme where young people built community events, described as transformative.
• Christ The King Sixth FormminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution partner with logo displayed on website as partner across sectors.
• Maria Fidelis Sixth FormminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEducational institution partner with logo displayed on website as partner across sectors.
• Financial TimesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo displayed indicating partnership or coverage relationship.
• LSE (London School of Economics)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo displayed indicating partnership or coverage relationship.
• UCL (University College London)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo displayed indicating partnership or coverage relationship.
• Stephen Lawrence Day FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Great Ormond Street Hospital for GOSH Hope Initiative, exposing young people to medical careers and Stephen Lawrence Day activities.
• Football Beyond BordersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo displayed indicating partnership or coverage relationship.
• ImpetusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo displayed indicating partnership or coverage relationship.
• SavillsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo displayed indicating partnership or coverage relationship.
• Reed SmithminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo displayed indicating partnership or coverage relationship.
• Canal & River TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo displayed indicating partnership or coverage relationship.
• Ralph LaurenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo displayed indicating partnership or coverage relationship.
• King's College LondonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLogo displayed indicating partnership or coverage relationship.
• Woodcraft FolkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEDI Review partnership involving deep dive into organisation's operations, volunteer engagement and brand touch points to identify opportunities for better engaging diverse communities as volunteers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Inclusive Employers: UK membership organisation helping employers build inclusive workplace cultures through EDI training, consultancy, and benchmarking. Closely overlaps 7PK on EDI strategy, training delivery, and inclusion audits for UK employers and public-sector bodies.
• EW Group: UK specialist EDI consultancy offering strategy, training, inclusive recruitment, and culture audits to employers. Directly comparable to 7PK on EDI service mix and target buyer (HR/D&I leaders and executive teams).
• The Unmistakables: UK-based cultural consultancy specialising in EDI, inclusive leadership, and communications. Comparable to 7PK as a boutique EDI advisory serving brands and organisations with strategy, training, and culture-change work.
• UpReach: UK social mobility charity supporting undergraduates from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to secure top graduate employment through mentoring and employer partnerships. Comparable on social mobility targeting, mentor-led model, and corporate partner ecosystem.
• Impetus: UK charity backing evidence-based programmes that help young people from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in education and employment. Comparable on social mobility outcomes focus, programme evaluation, and corporate/foundation funding relationships.
• Making The Leap: UK charity delivering personal development, employability training, and work experience to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Overlaps with 7PK on multi-week cohort programmes, employer partnerships, and outcomes-focused delivery for young people.
• The Social Mobility Foundation: UK charity supporting high-potential young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds into professional careers through mentoring, internships, and skills programmes. Directly comparable to 7PK on social mobility outcomes and mentoring-led delivery.
• Patchwork Hub: UK inclusive recruitment platform and consultancy connecting employers with candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. Directly comparable to 7PK on inclusive recruitment consulting and EDI-linked talent pipeline services.
• Career Ready: UK charity preparing students from lower-income backgrounds for the world of work through mentoring, internships, and masterclasses. Comparable to 7PK on mentor-led employability programmes for 16-24 year olds and corporate partner engagement.
• Speakers for Schools: UK charity connecting state school and further-education students with leading professionals via talks, insight days, and work experience. Directly comparable to 7PK on insight days, work experience programmes, and partner-driven youth engagement.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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