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 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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Latest news

Impetus announces three new charity partners

Streets of Growth, School of Hard Knocks and Empire Fighting Chance will receive a package of support including unrestricted funding.
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Pupils who have been suspended are around a year behind their peers by the time they take their GCSEs

A new report published by the Education Policy Institute, commissioned by Impetus, identifies a “suspension grades gap", with young people who experience even a single suspension, or temporary removal from secondary school, less likely to pass crucial GCSEs in English and maths.
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Impetus Insights - June 2024

Welcome to Impetus Insights, a place where we discuss ideas, articles and interesting reading about education and employment policy.

June 2024

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