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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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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Absenteeism and attainment gap drive youth unemployment - Impetus statement on NEET statistics

Press release on the Government's statistics on the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) in August 2025.

August 2025

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