Impetus
@impetus.org.uk
We transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/
https://www.impetus.org.uk/
With the new Office for Impact Economy set to support local communities by partnering with businesses & philanthropists, our Director of Philanthropy discusses the Impetus model and why it's an exemplar when using private equity to propel philanthropy.
Read blog: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Read blog: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Backing the Best: how private markets can propel philanthropy in the…
Harbi Jama, Director of Philanthropy and Partnerships at Impetus, discusses the Impetus model and how private markets can propel philanthropy in the UK.
www.impetus.org.uk
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
With the new Office for Impact Economy set to support local communities by partnering with businesses & philanthropists, our Director of Philanthropy discusses the Impetus model and why it's an exemplar when using private equity to propel philanthropy.
Read blog: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Read blog: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Over the years, Impetus has dedicated itself to supporting leading organisations who transform the lives of young people so that they succeed in school, work and life.
Explore our history here: www.impetus.org.uk/our-history
Explore our history here: www.impetus.org.uk/our-history
Impetus | Our history
Impetus was formed in 2013 from the merger of Impetus Trust and The Private Equity Foundation (PEF).
www.impetus.org.uk
November 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Over the years, Impetus has dedicated itself to supporting leading organisations who transform the lives of young people so that they succeed in school, work and life.
Explore our history here: www.impetus.org.uk/our-history
Explore our history here: www.impetus.org.uk/our-history
🧵1/4 It’s exciting to hear that the govt's new Office for the Impact Economy will support local communities by partnering with businesses, social investors and philanthropists.
gov.uk/government/n...
gov.uk/government/n...
November 12, 2025 at 4:46 PM
🧵1/4 It’s exciting to hear that the govt's new Office for the Impact Economy will support local communities by partnering with businesses, social investors and philanthropists.
gov.uk/government/n...
gov.uk/government/n...
Our vision is for a society where all young people, regardless of background, can thrive in school, work and life.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for govt to fully scrap the two-child limit, to deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities & in the UK's potential.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for govt to fully scrap the two-child limit, to deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities & in the UK's potential.
November 12, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Our vision is for a society where all young people, regardless of background, can thrive in school, work and life.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for govt to fully scrap the two-child limit, to deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities & in the UK's potential.
We’ve joined 100+ others in calling for govt to fully scrap the two-child limit, to deliver a decisive shift in children’s opportunities & in the UK's potential.
What does philanthropy done well look like?
We at Impetus believe good philanthropy is impact-led and intentional.
Find out more about our unique approach to funding and building organisations that support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
We at Impetus believe good philanthropy is impact-led and intentional.
Find out more about our unique approach to funding and building organisations that support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
November 11, 2025 at 8:57 AM
What does philanthropy done well look like?
We at Impetus believe good philanthropy is impact-led and intentional.
Find out more about our unique approach to funding and building organisations that support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
We at Impetus believe good philanthropy is impact-led and intentional.
Find out more about our unique approach to funding and building organisations that support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Funding alone isn’t enough for non-profit orgs supporting young people. We connect our portfolio partners with experts who can offer something just as valuable: their time, skills & insight. #ProBonoWeek
Want to use your expertise for good? Get involved: www.impetus.org.uk/pro-bono
Want to use your expertise for good? Get involved: www.impetus.org.uk/pro-bono
Impetus | Pro Bono
Join Impetus' pro bono network and share your professional skills to support our work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
www.impetus.org.uk
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Funding alone isn’t enough for non-profit orgs supporting young people. We connect our portfolio partners with experts who can offer something just as valuable: their time, skills & insight. #ProBonoWeek
Want to use your expertise for good? Get involved: www.impetus.org.uk/pro-bono
Want to use your expertise for good? Get involved: www.impetus.org.uk/pro-bono
1/6 With high levels of disengagement from school and stagnating attainment across Britain, the Curriculum and Assessment Review offers a chance to address some of the thorniest challenges facing young people today.
Much to celebrate, but a few key recommendations stand out 🧵
Much to celebrate, but a few key recommendations stand out 🧵
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
1/6 With high levels of disengagement from school and stagnating attainment across Britain, the Curriculum and Assessment Review offers a chance to address some of the thorniest challenges facing young people today.
Much to celebrate, but a few key recommendations stand out 🧵
Much to celebrate, but a few key recommendations stand out 🧵
Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds face barriers at every stage from school to work, reinforcing existing inequalities.
We help organisations working with young people to design and deliver high-impact interventions, and tackle these barriers.
Learn how: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
We help organisations working with young people to design and deliver high-impact interventions, and tackle these barriers.
Learn how: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
The Impetus model: a road to transformative impact
A blog on strategies effectively broadening the reach and depth of philanthropic models, introducing the Impetus model as a case study.
www.impetus.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds face barriers at every stage from school to work, reinforcing existing inequalities.
We help organisations working with young people to design and deliver high-impact interventions, and tackle these barriers.
Learn how: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
We help organisations working with young people to design and deliver high-impact interventions, and tackle these barriers.
Learn how: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Black History Month may be over, but we’re still celebrating the identity & achievements of the Black community.
Harbi Jama, our Director of Philanthropy, explores how philanthropy can unlock change for young people from disadvantaged & ethnic minority backgrounds
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Harbi Jama, our Director of Philanthropy, explores how philanthropy can unlock change for young people from disadvantaged & ethnic minority backgrounds
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Standing firm in power and pride: transforming philanthropy to unlock…
Impetus' Director of Philanthropy, Harbi Jama, describes his personal journey from a refugee child to a leader in philanthropy in a blog for Black History…
www.impetus.org.uk
October 31, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Black History Month may be over, but we’re still celebrating the identity & achievements of the Black community.
Harbi Jama, our Director of Philanthropy, explores how philanthropy can unlock change for young people from disadvantaged & ethnic minority backgrounds
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Harbi Jama, our Director of Philanthropy, explores how philanthropy can unlock change for young people from disadvantaged & ethnic minority backgrounds
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
We find, fund and build high potential organisations, working shoulder to shoulder with them to help reduce the education and employment gap for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers.
Find out more ⬇️
www.impetus.org.uk/our-impact
Find out more ⬇️
www.impetus.org.uk/our-impact
Impetus | Our Impact
Impetus works shoulder-to-shoulder with organisations to make them stronger, delivering better results year after year, to more young people from…
www.impetus.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 9:13 AM
We find, fund and build high potential organisations, working shoulder to shoulder with them to help reduce the education and employment gap for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers.
Find out more ⬇️
www.impetus.org.uk/our-impact
Find out more ⬇️
www.impetus.org.uk/our-impact
It’s #NationalMentoringDay. @intouniversity.bsky.social, now in our alumni network, supports young people with mentoring & tutoring so they can succeed in school, get into university and achieve their career ambitions.
Read about our 17-year partnership with them: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Read about our 17-year partnership with them: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
IntoUniversity graduates from Impetus’ portfolio after 17 years of…
IntoUniversity will now enter the Impetus Alumni Network, as we begin a new stage in our relationship.
www.impetus.org.uk
October 27, 2025 at 9:04 AM
It’s #NationalMentoringDay. @intouniversity.bsky.social, now in our alumni network, supports young people with mentoring & tutoring so they can succeed in school, get into university and achieve their career ambitions.
Read about our 17-year partnership with them: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Read about our 17-year partnership with them: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
🧵1/4 Yesterday’s pupil absence stats show persistent school absence in England remains stubbornly high: 18% of pupils miss at least 10% of school.
At the current rate of improvement, school attendance could take four years to return to pre-pandemic levels.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
At the current rate of improvement, school attendance could take four years to return to pre-pandemic levels.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
October 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
🧵1/4 Yesterday’s pupil absence stats show persistent school absence in England remains stubbornly high: 18% of pupils miss at least 10% of school.
At the current rate of improvement, school attendance could take four years to return to pre-pandemic levels.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
At the current rate of improvement, school attendance could take four years to return to pre-pandemic levels.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
For Black History Month, we're reflecting on how the Black community continues to inspire positive change, especially across the youth and charity sectors.
Discover how our race equity work aims to tackle racism at the systemic, sector and organisational levels.
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Discover how our race equity work aims to tackle racism at the systemic, sector and organisational levels.
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Black History Month: Why it’s important for Impetus
Why celebrating Black History Month is crucial to Impetus’ mission - and how three strands of our race equity work aim to empower Black leaders and…
www.impetus.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 8:06 AM
For Black History Month, we're reflecting on how the Black community continues to inspire positive change, especially across the youth and charity sectors.
Discover how our race equity work aims to tackle racism at the systemic, sector and organisational levels.
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Discover how our race equity work aims to tackle racism at the systemic, sector and organisational levels.
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Out now - Impetus Insights: October edition 🍂
Our monthly policy newsletter brings you the latest ideas, news and reading on education and employment policy.
Watch our video, 6 in 60, for six highlights in this month's newsletter.
Read Insights: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Our monthly policy newsletter brings you the latest ideas, news and reading on education and employment policy.
Watch our video, 6 in 60, for six highlights in this month's newsletter.
Read Insights: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
October 23, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Out now - Impetus Insights: October edition 🍂
Our monthly policy newsletter brings you the latest ideas, news and reading on education and employment policy.
Watch our video, 6 in 60, for six highlights in this month's newsletter.
Read Insights: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Our monthly policy newsletter brings you the latest ideas, news and reading on education and employment policy.
Watch our video, 6 in 60, for six highlights in this month's newsletter.
Read Insights: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
IntoUniversity, Impetus’ partner of 17 years, graduates from our portfolio today.
During our partnership, IntoUniversity has supported more than 60,000 young ppl each year across England and Scotland to get into university & pursue their career ambitions.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs9_...
During our partnership, IntoUniversity has supported more than 60,000 young ppl each year across England and Scotland to get into university & pursue their career ambitions.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs9_...
Impetus x IntoUniversity | Driving Impact together
YouTube video by Impetus
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
IntoUniversity, Impetus’ partner of 17 years, graduates from our portfolio today.
During our partnership, IntoUniversity has supported more than 60,000 young ppl each year across England and Scotland to get into university & pursue their career ambitions.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs9_...
During our partnership, IntoUniversity has supported more than 60,000 young ppl each year across England and Scotland to get into university & pursue their career ambitions.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hs9_...
🧵 1/6 We're pleased to see the Govt's post-16 Education and Skills White Paper was published yesterday.
With high NEET rates threatening the futures of both young people and the economy, it presents an opportunity to spur growth and transform young lives.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
With high NEET rates threatening the futures of both young people and the economy, it presents an opportunity to spur growth and transform young lives.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Post-16 education and skills white paper
Post-16 education and skills reforms to develop a skilled workforce and break down barriers to opportunity.
www.gov.uk
October 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🧵 1/6 We're pleased to see the Govt's post-16 Education and Skills White Paper was published yesterday.
With high NEET rates threatening the futures of both young people and the economy, it presents an opportunity to spur growth and transform young lives.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
With high NEET rates threatening the futures of both young people and the economy, it presents an opportunity to spur growth and transform young lives.
www.gov.uk/government/p...
Last week, we teamed up with our friends at Inflexion and our portfolio partner, MCR Pathways, for a bespoke workshop to provide young people with a chance to practice interview techniques.
Thank you to the volunteers who supported the learners to build confidence in interviews!
Thank you to the volunteers who supported the learners to build confidence in interviews!
October 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Last week, we teamed up with our friends at Inflexion and our portfolio partner, MCR Pathways, for a bespoke workshop to provide young people with a chance to practice interview techniques.
Thank you to the volunteers who supported the learners to build confidence in interviews!
Thank you to the volunteers who supported the learners to build confidence in interviews!
"There are many people who need support to get a job, but we needed to really understand who we can make the most impact for."
Discover how our work with Generation UK is transforming outcomes for young people today.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Discover how our work with Generation UK is transforming outcomes for young people today.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
October 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM
"There are many people who need support to get a job, but we needed to really understand who we can make the most impact for."
Discover how our work with Generation UK is transforming outcomes for young people today.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Discover how our work with Generation UK is transforming outcomes for young people today.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
We’re halfway through Black History Month - a good time to reflect on how the Black community continues to inspire positive change, especially across the youth and charity sectors.
Read our latest blog to discover why Black History Month matters to us.
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Read our latest blog to discover why Black History Month matters to us.
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Black History Month: Why it’s important for Impetus
Why celebrating Black History Month is crucial to Impetus’ mission - and how three strands of our race equity work aim to empower Black leaders and…
www.impetus.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 8:23 AM
We’re halfway through Black History Month - a good time to reflect on how the Black community continues to inspire positive change, especially across the youth and charity sectors.
Read our latest blog to discover why Black History Month matters to us.
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Read our latest blog to discover why Black History Month matters to us.
www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
We recently completed the first year of the Impetus Learning Exchange and Resource Network, otherwise known as ILEARN™ (yes, we started with the acronym and built backwards).
To boost cross-team collaboration, ILEARN created sessions for Impetus colleagues to learn more about each other’s work.🧵
To boost cross-team collaboration, ILEARN created sessions for Impetus colleagues to learn more about each other’s work.🧵
October 13, 2025 at 8:11 AM
We recently completed the first year of the Impetus Learning Exchange and Resource Network, otherwise known as ILEARN™ (yes, we started with the acronym and built backwards).
To boost cross-team collaboration, ILEARN created sessions for Impetus colleagues to learn more about each other’s work.🧵
To boost cross-team collaboration, ILEARN created sessions for Impetus colleagues to learn more about each other’s work.🧵
Our CEO, Susannah Hardyman OBE, appeared on @itvnews.bsky.social last night to discuss persistent school absence - one of the most urgent challenges facing young people today.
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
🧵
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
🧵
October 10, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Our CEO, Susannah Hardyman OBE, appeared on @itvnews.bsky.social last night to discuss persistent school absence - one of the most urgent challenges facing young people today.
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
🧵
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
🧵
Last Wednesday marked day one of our Driving Impact workshops with portfolio partner, Breadwinners.
Together, we examined Breadwinners’ target population and outcomes – who they exist to serve and what they hope to achieve in the next few years.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Together, we examined Breadwinners’ target population and outcomes – who they exist to serve and what they hope to achieve in the next few years.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
October 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Last Wednesday marked day one of our Driving Impact workshops with portfolio partner, Breadwinners.
Together, we examined Breadwinners’ target population and outcomes – who they exist to serve and what they hope to achieve in the next few years.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
Together, we examined Breadwinners’ target population and outcomes – who they exist to serve and what they hope to achieve in the next few years.
impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
One in three young people from disadvantaged backgrounds miss over 10% of school. At last week’s Labour Party Conference @brgadsby.bsky.social, our Head of Policy, joined a roundtable to discuss the impact of lost learning.
Read more in Children & Young People Now: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/anal...
Read more in Children & Young People Now: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/anal...
Expert panel assesses the cost of lost learning and how to prevent it - CYP Now
At the recent Labour Party Conference, CYP Now held a round table debate involving 13 children’s sector leaders discussing the impact that lost learning is having on disadvantaged young people.
www.cypnow.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 9:31 AM
One in three young people from disadvantaged backgrounds miss over 10% of school. At last week’s Labour Party Conference @brgadsby.bsky.social, our Head of Policy, joined a roundtable to discuss the impact of lost learning.
Read more in Children & Young People Now: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/anal...
Read more in Children & Young People Now: www.cypnow.co.uk/content/anal...
Closing soon on 12 October: Director of Public Affairs
Lead our Public Affairs team to influence education and employment policy, raise Impetus’ profile, and build new partnerships, to transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
More here: www.impetus.org.uk/careers
Lead our Public Affairs team to influence education and employment policy, raise Impetus’ profile, and build new partnerships, to transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
More here: www.impetus.org.uk/careers
October 6, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Closing soon on 12 October: Director of Public Affairs
Lead our Public Affairs team to influence education and employment policy, raise Impetus’ profile, and build new partnerships, to transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
More here: www.impetus.org.uk/careers
Lead our Public Affairs team to influence education and employment policy, raise Impetus’ profile, and build new partnerships, to transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
More here: www.impetus.org.uk/careers
Impetus stands firmly against all forms of hatred, violence, racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, xenophobia - any act that seeks to diminish, intimidate or terrorise lives or communities.
October 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Impetus stands firmly against all forms of hatred, violence, racism, antisemitism, Islamophobia, xenophobia - any act that seeks to diminish, intimidate or terrorise lives or communities.