Impetus Trust works to break the cycle of poverty by investing in ambitious charities and social enterprises that fight economic disadvantage. We use our highly effective venture philanthropy model to accelerate the growth of carefully selected charities and social enterprises so they can help many more people living in poverty.
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Impetus co-founder awarded OBE
Impetus co-founder Stephen Dawson has been awarded an OBE “for services to the Voluntary Sector”. Nat Sloane, who nominated Stephen, commented: We are delighted that Stephen’s leadership in pioneering venture philanthropy in the UK has been recognised in this way. Well done to Stephen on this well-deserved honour!
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Featured donor: Charlie Troup
Charlie Troup took part in a 'Challenge Event' - the gruelling L’Étape du Tour cycling race - to raise money for Impetus. Hear about why he chose to support Impetus.
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Featured beneficiary: Joe
Joe is one of more than 1,700 homeless, unemployed or disadvantaged people of varying ages and backgrounds who have found their way to a career path they never knew existed, as a result of the innovative sports programmes of Street League.
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Featured pro bono expert: Jo Woods
Jo Woods has volunteered her expertise to several Impetus charities on finance-related projects. She explains the work, and what she finds most satisfying about volunteering for Impetus.
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Featured corporate partner: CVC Capital Partners
Impetus works with a number of corporate partners, which generously contribute time, funding, or both, to help accelerate the growth of Impetus charities and social enterprises. Leading global private equity and investment advisory firm CVC Capital Partners ('CVC') has entered into a three-year partnership with Impetus Trust. CVC will generously support us with both strategic funding and pro bono expertise provided by CVC staff. Find out more about our corporate partners.
In philanthropy as well as business, money alone can only do so much; it is money combined with skills and experience that achieve real impact. Impetus Trust is leading the way in creating lasting change through this strategic combination.
Sir Ronald Cohen
Impetus supporter
