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 Charities

We find, build and fund high potential charities. Find out more about our unique approach to working with our charity 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

Parental support for fulltime schooling has collapsed, new report finds

First investigation of its kind spoke to parents across the country about causes of attendance crisis.
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Tackling youth unemployment could generate £69bn for UK economy

Youth Employment Group calls for “Young Person’s Guarantee” to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET).
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Tackling education inequality with the Tutor Trust

How a shared belief in the power of tutoring took us on a journey from reflection to refinement to growth, and what makes this relationship so special.

December 2023

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