Eating Disorders Awareness Week 25 February - 2 March 2008
Eating Disorders Awareness Week, coordinated by Impetus portfolio charity beat, highlights how important it is that information and support is easily available to anyone affected by an eating disorder. There are many events across the UK, including presentations, teleseminars and workshops. For details click here
To coincide with Eating Disorders Week beat have published their survey of over 500 families in the UK who have been affected by eating disorders. It highlights the chronic lack of resources that are available, for example they found that 82% of families were not offered any information or literature [on eating disorders] by their GP. To read the survey click here
Fairtrade Fortnight 25 February - 6 March 2008
Fairtrade Fortnight takes place each year to ensure people know that buying Fairtrade products can make a positive difference. There are numerous events taking place across the country to mark Fairtrade Fortnight, including Fairtrade producer visits, Fairtrade Art Exhibitions, Fairtrade Markets and Fairtrade Cafes. For full information on events and how you can take part click here
Friends of Impetus Dinner - June 2007
Our Friends Dinner, held in June 2007, was a resounding success. Over 80 people attended, comprising both our present supporters and many interested parties. Speeches were made by Wol Kolade, Managing Partner of ISIS Private Equity and Chairman of the BVCA (The British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association), Jenny Rogers, CEO of our portfolio charity Leap Confronting Conflict and Daniela Barone Soares. These speeches highlighted the significant impact that Impetus has achieved since our first investment four years ago. In the words of Mr Kolade, “As investors, we like to know our money’s really working for us, that it’s going to deliver the best possible results. And that’s what Impetus achieves for its donors, except that the return is social and not financial. It’s transforming lives, and that’s probably the best return you can get on any kind of investment.”
The dinner was also an opportunity to launch our Impact Report, which received extremely positive feedback. |
