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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The Impetus Triathlon: 4 reasons to get involved and support young people

Discover how you can participate, fundraise and help transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds at our flagship event.
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More than 30 organisations back Inclusion for All campaign

More than 30 parent groups, school trusts, charities and campaigners back new campaign for inclusive school reform, led by Impetus and The Difference.

September 2025

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