Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.

Backing Organisations

We find, build and fund high potential organisations. Find out more about our unique approach to working with our portfolio partners.

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Partnerships

We partner with other funders to back interventions that work for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds

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Policy and research

We influence government and the wider sector to back effective support for our young people

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Why we exist

Latest news

Youth Jobs Gap

A groundbreaking collection of reports investigating the link between education and employment outcomes.
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Impetus invests further £785k in three partner organisations

Impetus renews partnership with three Connect Fund organisations.
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How do we turn the tide on rising exclusions?

A blog on the ways to reduce the drivers of exclusions and equipping schools with alternative ways of working with children at risk of being excluded.

July 2025

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