Changing society by changing the system
We help organisations understand how systems impact people’s lives and how to change them for the better.
Whether you’re looking to up-skill your workforce, enhance your social value delivery, or transform your organisational culture, Society Matters CIC is your partner in creating systems that work-for everyone.

WE ARE
In-Work Poverty Specialists
Empower your organisation to create a more financially resilient workforce and contribute to the fight against poverty. Our tailored support packages are designed to help employers implement practical, achievable and sustainable solutions. Our work will highlight areas of strength, best practice as well as areas of improvement.

SUPPORTING MEN WITH
Suitability
Suitability supports men across the North East into work by providing high‑quality clothing and practical interview preparation. well‑fitting outfit and the right preparation can transform how someone shows up at interview. Every donated item that gets a second life directly supports a candidate and reduces waste.
Learning and Development for Professionals
There are three different types of booking you can make with us.

Open Courses
Running all year round, our open courses are expert-led online training sessions and interactive workshops designed for individuals or small groups (up to 12 participants). Covering a wide range of topics, these sessions provide high-quality learning at a competitive price, making professional development accessible and impactful.

Private Courses
Tailored exclusively for your team, these private online courses are delivered to a pre-booked group and are not open to the public. Ideal for departments or project teams, this option ensures focused, expert-led training aligned with your organisation’s goals.

Face to Face Courses
Bring our specialist trainers to your premises for a fully customised, in-person learning experience. Delivered at a time and location convenient for you, these sessions combine high-quality content with practical application.
Tailored Training

Looking for personalised training programmes that cater to your specific needs and goals? Look no further than our bespoke training services! Our dedicated team, including our experienced Training Manager and Expert Trainers, will work closely with you to design a tailored plan that guarantees your desired learning outcomes.
We understand that every client is unique, so we take a collaborative approach to ensure your training programme fits your individual requirements. Get in touch with us today to begin your Tailored Training journey.
Society Matters training is designed and delivered by experts with acute front-end experience of supporting people with the challenges we go on to train. Our aim is always to give participants in our training and workshops the confidence to make their mark on their own lives or the lives of the people they are aiming to help.
- Our trainers specialise in making the complex, simple, by building and reinforcing knowledge.
- Our trainers delve into the people behind the process and bring real life examples to the training session.
- Our trainers specialise in all Social Welfare benefits and areas covering the whole of the United Kingdom.
Latest News
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Universal Credit Sanctions: Do They Help People Into Work – or Push Them Further Into Hardship?
Society Matters Trainer Gareth Newman looks at the impact of sanctions and whether they are the effective employment support tool they were first conceived as, or whether they push people into further hardship…
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Society Matters Group CEO Alison Dunn awarded MBE in King’s Birthday Honours
Society Matters Group is proud to announce that its Chief Executive, Alison Dunn, has been awarded an MBE in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List for Services to Communities across the North East of England.
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HMRC Mileage Rate Changes for 2026/27 – What Workers and Employers Need to Know
In this article, Society Matters Social Delivery Manager Adam Matthews explains the new HMRC mileage rate changes for 2026/27, why the increase was introduced, who may be eligible and what the changes could mean for workers who use their own vehicles for business travel. The article also explores backdating rules, Mileage Allowance Relief and includes…