Our vision is of a world in which people are not trapped in
poverty, but where they can get the help they need and want to lead
independent and fulfilling lives.
We are not alone in this. It's a big goal, affecting people of all
ages and backgrounds. It will take everyone working as hard as they
can to make it happen. Time is of the essence.
Impetus, though relatively small, believes it can make a special, high-impact contribution by accelerating the growth of distinctive charities and social enterprises, so they can help many more people gain education, jobs and skills.
We do this by using a highly effective model of venture philanthropy, pioneered by Impetus in the UK.
Read more about the charities and social enterprises that Impetus supports with unrestricted funding and high-level expertise, and the lives being transformed by these innovative organisations.
We couldn’t possibly have expanded in the way we have, and with the speed we have, without support from Impetus.
Rob Owen
Chief Executive, St Giles Trust