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.

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We find, build and fund high potential non-profit organisations.

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

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Media
22 February 2026
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Impetus' response to the announcement from the Department for Education: ‘Schools white paper to rewire education system and transform life chances for young people’

We are delighted to see the Schools White Paper make the concrete commitments needed to secure better outcomes for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Authors: Susannah Hardyman
Education
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News
19 February 2026
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Impetus invests £100K in new partner Volunteer It Yourself

Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) has joined the Impetus portfolio as part of our new Skills Fund
Philanthropy
Employment
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Views
12 February 2026
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From commitment to action: what the Schools White Paper must do to help every child thrive

GCSEs remain the biggest protective factor against becoming not in education, employment or training, yet too many young people are persistently absent from school. This blog sets out what the upcoming Schools White Paper must do to help every child thrive in schools - which has a lasting impact on employment, earnings and wellbeing.
Authors: Susannah Hardyman, Jason Arthur
Education
Disadvantage
GCSEs
Suspensions and exclusions
Policy
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