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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It is now normal for pupils not to attend school every day

A major new report published by Impetus and Public First, warns persistent school absence has become endemic and embedded as a cultural norm, with the online world driving real-world school absenteeism.
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Impetus' statement on the antisemitic violence across the UK

Impetus' statement on the antisemitic violence across the UK, following the synagogue attack in Manchester.

October 2025

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