I CAN, through its Early Talk programme, provides effective early intervention for children with speech and language difficulties. Helping children to improve their communication at an early age unlocks their potential to acquire the skills and knowledge that will help them to achieve more later in life.
Impetus support package
Impetus investment period: 2012 - 2013 (Planning
phase investment*)
Planning phase grant funding approved:
£50,000
Pro bono services donated: £38,540
Impetus has invested in I CAN as part of the Impetus - Sutton
Early Years Initiative.
About I CAN
I CAN aims to break down the barriers for children with
communication needs and enhance their communication
development.
I CAN's flagship Early Talk programme provides effective early
intervention for children with speech and language difficulties
that develops positive outcomes for children and practitioners
by:
- helping children be successful learners
- creating communication supportive environments
- increased awareness of children with different communication needs
- developing the knowledge and skills of Early Years practitioners on the vital topic of speech, language and communication.
Background to the investment
Impetus is investing in I CAN initially for 12 - 18 months with a
view to making a longer-term investment at the end of the planning
process.
The charity is expected to receive up to £400k in strategic
funding during the total length of the Impetus investment, and at
least the equivalent of that amount in pro bono expertise,
management support and additional funds raised.
The objective of the investment is to support the development of
the organisation's capacity to deliver greater impact and to
support the organisation to develop a three-year plan for the
scale-up, which will build the sustainability of the
organisation.
Read more about I CAN.
* Planning phase investment is an initial investment period to
develop the plan for growth. It is usually followed by further
investment over a longer period.
Impetus gives me the kind of support I need when I need it. I trust them, and I really value the fact that Impetus delivers what it promises.
Dr Rachel Carr
Chief Executive, IntoUniversity