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/
Portfolio partner spotlight: Voice 21
Voice 21 offers oracy training for teachers and schools, helping them embed foundational speaking and listening skills into the curriculum.
Find out more about their impact: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/voice-21
Voice 21 offers oracy training for teachers and schools, helping them embed foundational speaking and listening skills into the curriculum.
Find out more about their impact: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/voice-21
Impetus | Voice 21
Voice 21 offers oracy training for teachers and schools, helping them embed foundational speaking and listening skills into the curriculum. Impetus has…
www.impetus.org.uk
September 16, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Portfolio partner spotlight: Voice 21
Voice 21 offers oracy training for teachers and schools, helping them embed foundational speaking and listening skills into the curriculum.
Find out more about their impact: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/voice-21
Voice 21 offers oracy training for teachers and schools, helping them embed foundational speaking and listening skills into the curriculum.
Find out more about their impact: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/voice-21
New report: Research published today by Impetus and Public First finds that school staff see the attendance crisis as a problem of disengagement, not behaviour, driven mostly by pressures they perceive as outside their control.
Read the full report at https://www.impetus.org.uk/publications
Read the full report at https://www.impetus.org.uk/publications
September 10, 2026 at 6:30 AM
New report: Research published today by Impetus and Public First finds that school staff see the attendance crisis as a problem of disengagement, not behaviour, driven mostly by pressures they perceive as outside their control.
Read the full report at https://www.impetus.org.uk/publications
Read the full report at https://www.impetus.org.uk/publications
Portfolio partner spotlight: The Two Counties Trust
The Two Counties Trust (TTCT) is a multi-academy trust with ten secondary schools, with ambitions to roll out high-quality Inclusion Bases across all their schools.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/two-counties-trust
The Two Counties Trust (TTCT) is a multi-academy trust with ten secondary schools, with ambitions to roll out high-quality Inclusion Bases across all their schools.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/two-counties-trust
Impetus | The Two Counties Trust
The Two Counties Trust, a Multi Academy Trust made up of nine secondary academies educating students across the Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire regions.
www.impetus.org.uk
September 9, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Portfolio partner spotlight: The Two Counties Trust
The Two Counties Trust (TTCT) is a multi-academy trust with ten secondary schools, with ambitions to roll out high-quality Inclusion Bases across all their schools.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/two-counties-trust
The Two Counties Trust (TTCT) is a multi-academy trust with ten secondary schools, with ambitions to roll out high-quality Inclusion Bases across all their schools.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/two-counties-trust
New interactive tool: Who are NEET young people?
Maps NEET rates across every region and local authority in England, broken down by group. Young people facing multiple forms of disadvantage are 171% more likely to be NEET than average: impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap/who-are-neet-young-people
Maps NEET rates across every region and local authority in England, broken down by group. Young people facing multiple forms of disadvantage are 171% more likely to be NEET than average: impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap/who-are-neet-young-people
September 3, 2026 at 7:00 AM
New interactive tool: Who are NEET young people?
Maps NEET rates across every region and local authority in England, broken down by group. Young people facing multiple forms of disadvantage are 171% more likely to be NEET than average: impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap/who-are-neet-young-people
Maps NEET rates across every region and local authority in England, broken down by group. Young people facing multiple forms of disadvantage are 171% more likely to be NEET than average: impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap/who-are-neet-young-people
Portfolio partner spotlight: The Tutor Trust
The Tutor Trust provides small group tuition for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in schools in the North of England to improve their confidence and grades in key subjects.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/the-tutor-trust
The Tutor Trust provides small group tuition for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in schools in the North of England to improve their confidence and grades in key subjects.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/the-tutor-trust
September 2, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Portfolio partner spotlight: The Tutor Trust
The Tutor Trust provides small group tuition for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in schools in the North of England to improve their confidence and grades in key subjects.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/the-tutor-trust
The Tutor Trust provides small group tuition for pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds in schools in the North of England to improve their confidence and grades in key subjects.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/the-tutor-trust
Over 1 million young people currently NEET. Without action, the UK faces a social and economic disaster.
In our latest Youth Jobs gap report, we provide the government with a ready-made roadmap to turn this crisis on its head: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
In our latest Youth Jobs gap report, we provide the government with a ready-made roadmap to turn this crisis on its head: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
September 1, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Over 1 million young people currently NEET. Without action, the UK faces a social and economic disaster.
In our latest Youth Jobs gap report, we provide the government with a ready-made roadmap to turn this crisis on its head: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
In our latest Youth Jobs gap report, we provide the government with a ready-made roadmap to turn this crisis on its head: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
Portfolio partner spotlight: The Difference
The Difference works with mainstream and alternative provision schools and multi-academy trusts to share inclusive best practices and drive systemic solutions to reduce school exclusions.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/the-difference
The Difference works with mainstream and alternative provision schools and multi-academy trusts to share inclusive best practices and drive systemic solutions to reduce school exclusions.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/the-difference
Impetus | The Difference
The Difference trains future inclusive school leaders, collaborating with pupil referral units and mainstream schools nationwide. Impetus supports their…
www.impetus.org.uk
August 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Portfolio partner spotlight: The Difference
The Difference works with mainstream and alternative provision schools and multi-academy trusts to share inclusive best practices and drive systemic solutions to reduce school exclusions.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/the-difference
The Difference works with mainstream and alternative provision schools and multi-academy trusts to share inclusive best practices and drive systemic solutions to reduce school exclusions.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/the-difference
The youth employment system may be broken, but it's not beyond repair. Our newest Youth Jobs Gap report offers a 5-step roadmap to fix the NEET crisis - from prevention in education to national leadership.
Read the report: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
Read the report: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
August 25, 2026 at 8:45 AM
The youth employment system may be broken, but it's not beyond repair. Our newest Youth Jobs Gap report offers a 5-step roadmap to fix the NEET crisis - from prevention in education to national leadership.
Read the report: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
Read the report: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
Spotlight on our portfolio partner, Streets of Growth!
Streets of Growth supports young people at risk of violence and exploitation. They help young people re-engage with education, employment, and make positive life choices.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/streets-of-growth
Streets of Growth supports young people at risk of violence and exploitation. They help young people re-engage with education, employment, and make positive life choices.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/streets-of-growth
August 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Spotlight on our portfolio partner, Streets of Growth!
Streets of Growth supports young people at risk of violence and exploitation. They help young people re-engage with education, employment, and make positive life choices.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/streets-of-growth
Streets of Growth supports young people at risk of violence and exploitation. They help young people re-engage with education, employment, and make positive life choices.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/streets-of-growth
Writing in the foreword of Closing the Youth Jobs gap, former Education Secretary The Rt Hon. the Lord Blunkett warns that fixing the NEET crisis is no longer optional: it's an economic and social necessity.
We agree. Read the full report: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
We agree. Read the full report: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
August 13, 2026 at 8:10 AM
Writing in the foreword of Closing the Youth Jobs gap, former Education Secretary The Rt Hon. the Lord Blunkett warns that fixing the NEET crisis is no longer optional: it's an economic and social necessity.
We agree. Read the full report: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
We agree. Read the full report: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
Spotlight on our portfolio partner, Sister System
Sister System provide specialist early-intervention support to care-affected young women, helping them sustain positive relationships and progress into education and employment.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/sister-system
Sister System provide specialist early-intervention support to care-affected young women, helping them sustain positive relationships and progress into education and employment.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/sister-system
Impetus | Sister System
Sister System supports care-affected young women aged 13-24 in North London, primarily from Black and Ethnic Minority backgrounds. Sister System helps…
www.impetus.org.uk
August 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Spotlight on our portfolio partner, Sister System
Sister System provide specialist early-intervention support to care-affected young women, helping them sustain positive relationships and progress into education and employment.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/sister-system
Sister System provide specialist early-intervention support to care-affected young women, helping them sustain positive relationships and progress into education and employment.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/sister-system
Portfolio partner spotlight: School of Hard Knocks
School of Hard Knocks uses high-impact rugby sessions and mentoring sessions to help young people build trusted adult relationships and improve school attendance.
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/school-of-hard-knocks
School of Hard Knocks uses high-impact rugby sessions and mentoring sessions to help young people build trusted adult relationships and improve school attendance.
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/school-of-hard-knocks
Impetus | School of Hard Knocks
School of Hard Knocks empowers individuals through physical activity, social-emotional learning, and one-on-one support. Their 5Cs framework (confidence,…
www.impetus.org.uk
August 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Portfolio partner spotlight: School of Hard Knocks
School of Hard Knocks uses high-impact rugby sessions and mentoring sessions to help young people build trusted adult relationships and improve school attendance.
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/school-of-hard-knocks
School of Hard Knocks uses high-impact rugby sessions and mentoring sessions to help young people build trusted adult relationships and improve school attendance.
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/school-of-hard-knocks
What is the cost of a NEET young person?
According to our latest report, the answer is a staggering £244,000 over a single young person's lifetime.
Read more: https://impetus-org.files.svdcdn.com/production/assets/publications/Report/Impetus-Closing-the-Youth-Jobs-Gap-2026.pdf?dm=1784035999
According to our latest report, the answer is a staggering £244,000 over a single young person's lifetime.
Read more: https://impetus-org.files.svdcdn.com/production/assets/publications/Report/Impetus-Closing-the-Youth-Jobs-Gap-2026.pdf?dm=1784035999
July 30, 2026 at 9:00 AM
What is the cost of a NEET young person?
According to our latest report, the answer is a staggering £244,000 over a single young person's lifetime.
Read more: https://impetus-org.files.svdcdn.com/production/assets/publications/Report/Impetus-Closing-the-Youth-Jobs-Gap-2026.pdf?dm=1784035999
According to our latest report, the answer is a staggering £244,000 over a single young person's lifetime.
Read more: https://impetus-org.files.svdcdn.com/production/assets/publications/Report/Impetus-Closing-the-Youth-Jobs-Gap-2026.pdf?dm=1784035999
Portfolio partner spotlight: meet MCR Pathways
MCR Pathways supports young people through key life transitions, from primary to secondary school and beyond.
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/mcr-pathways
MCR Pathways supports young people through key life transitions, from primary to secondary school and beyond.
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/mcr-pathways
Impetus | MCR Pathways
MCR Pathways is a national award-winning mentoring programme addressing educational inequality for young people in care and facing disadvantages. They…
www.impetus.org.uk
July 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Portfolio partner spotlight: meet MCR Pathways
MCR Pathways supports young people through key life transitions, from primary to secondary school and beyond.
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/mcr-pathways
MCR Pathways supports young people through key life transitions, from primary to secondary school and beyond.
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/mcr-pathways
🔦 Portfolio partner spotlight: meet our partner, Kids Inspire
Kids Inspire provides therapeutic support for young people affected by trauma. We’re working with them to strengthen their trauma-informed approach.
Find out more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/kids-inspire
Kids Inspire provides therapeutic support for young people affected by trauma. We’re working with them to strengthen their trauma-informed approach.
Find out more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/kids-inspire
Impetus | Kids Inspire
Kids Inspire provides specialist support to young people and families affected by trauma, distress, or negative experiences. They promote self-awareness,…
www.impetus.org.uk
July 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🔦 Portfolio partner spotlight: meet our partner, Kids Inspire
Kids Inspire provides therapeutic support for young people affected by trauma. We’re working with them to strengthen their trauma-informed approach.
Find out more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/kids-inspire
Kids Inspire provides therapeutic support for young people affected by trauma. We’re working with them to strengthen their trauma-informed approach.
Find out more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/kids-inspire
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:
https://www.impetus.org.uk/our-history
Explore our history here:
https://www.impetus.org.uk/our-history
Impetus | Our history
Impetus, previously known as Impetus-PEF, was formed in 2013 from the merger of Impetus Trust and The Private Equity Foundation (PEF).
www.impetus.org.uk
July 17, 2026 at 6:00 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:
https://www.impetus.org.uk/our-history
Explore our history here:
https://www.impetus.org.uk/our-history
🔦 Portfolio partner spotlight: Khulisa!
Khulisa helps young people at risk of exclusion build emotional resilience and positive relationships, equipping them with the skills to thrive in school and beyond.
Find out more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/khulisa
Khulisa helps young people at risk of exclusion build emotional resilience and positive relationships, equipping them with the skills to thrive in school and beyond.
Find out more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/khulisa
Impetus | Khulisa
Khulisa supports marginalised young people exhibiting challenging behaviour, providing skills to choose alternatives to violence and crime. Through therapeutic group programmes and training for adults, Khulisa fosters emotional resilience, self-awareness, and positive change in young people aged…
www.impetus.org.uk
July 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM
🔦 Portfolio partner spotlight: Khulisa!
Khulisa helps young people at risk of exclusion build emotional resilience and positive relationships, equipping them with the skills to thrive in school and beyond.
Find out more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/khulisa
Khulisa helps young people at risk of exclusion build emotional resilience and positive relationships, equipping them with the skills to thrive in school and beyond.
Find out more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/khulisa
Today we launched ‘Closing the Youth Jobs Gap,’ which reveals that the UK Government pays an average £244,000 price tag for each young person who becomes NEET.
This crisis isn't inevitable - our 14-point roadmap shows how we can fix it: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
This crisis isn't inevitable - our 14-point roadmap shows how we can fix it: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
July 15, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Today we launched ‘Closing the Youth Jobs Gap,’ which reveals that the UK Government pays an average £244,000 price tag for each young person who becomes NEET.
This crisis isn't inevitable - our 14-point roadmap shows how we can fix it: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
This crisis isn't inevitable - our 14-point roadmap shows how we can fix it: https://www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-jobs-gap
📣 Sign-up to Impetus Insights, our monthly policy newsletter, where you can expect to get the latest info on ideas, news and interesting reading about education and employment policy – from our Policy team.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subscribe
https://www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subscribe
July 10, 2026 at 6:00 AM
📣 Sign-up to Impetus Insights, our monthly policy newsletter, where you can expect to get the latest info on ideas, news and interesting reading about education and employment policy – from our Policy team.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subscribe
https://www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subscribe
New DfE data: 913,000 suspensions in 2024/25. Our analysis shows over 300,000+ young people now face double the risk of being NEET by 24.
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/annual-suspensions-2026
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/annual-suspensions-2026
July 9, 2026 at 8:51 AM
New DfE data: 913,000 suspensions in 2024/25. Our analysis shows over 300,000+ young people now face double the risk of being NEET by 24.
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/annual-suspensions-2026
Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/annual-suspensions-2026
🔦Spotlight on our portfolio partner, Jon Egging Trust!
JET’s flagship programme combines learning in STEM workplaces with in-school sessions to boost young people’s aspirations, socio-emotional skills, and school engagement.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/jon-egging-trust
JET’s flagship programme combines learning in STEM workplaces with in-school sessions to boost young people’s aspirations, socio-emotional skills, and school engagement.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/jon-egging-trust
Impetus | Jon Egging Trust
The Jon Egging Trust supports disengaged youth with their Blue Skies programme, using STEM experiences to boost aspiration, self-belief, and resilience. Young people can regain focus, confidence, and motivation to re-engage with education and make informed career choices.
www.impetus.org.uk
July 7, 2026 at 2:45 PM
🔦Spotlight on our portfolio partner, Jon Egging Trust!
JET’s flagship programme combines learning in STEM workplaces with in-school sessions to boost young people’s aspirations, socio-emotional skills, and school engagement.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/jon-egging-trust
JET’s flagship programme combines learning in STEM workplaces with in-school sessions to boost young people’s aspirations, socio-emotional skills, and school engagement.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/jon-egging-trust
📢 Get the latest news about how Impetus is working with our portfolio partners to improve the education, work and life prospects of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Sign-up ⬇️
https://www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subscribe
Sign-up ⬇️
https://www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subscribe
July 3, 2026 at 6:00 AM
📢 Get the latest news about how Impetus is working with our portfolio partners to improve the education, work and life prospects of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Sign-up ⬇️
https://www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subscribe
Sign-up ⬇️
https://www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subscribe
The only KPI that matters this September: number of laps.
Taking place on 12 September at Clapham Common, the Impetus Relay is the ultimate corporate endurance event designed to push your limits. Join the challenge and sign up now: https://www.impetus.org.uk/relay
Taking place on 12 September at Clapham Common, the Impetus Relay is the ultimate corporate endurance event designed to push your limits. Join the challenge and sign up now: https://www.impetus.org.uk/relay
July 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The only KPI that matters this September: number of laps.
Taking place on 12 September at Clapham Common, the Impetus Relay is the ultimate corporate endurance event designed to push your limits. Join the challenge and sign up now: https://www.impetus.org.uk/relay
Taking place on 12 September at Clapham Common, the Impetus Relay is the ultimate corporate endurance event designed to push your limits. Join the challenge and sign up now: https://www.impetus.org.uk/relay
Portfolio partner spotlight: meet IMO Charity
Part of our Connect fund, IMO empowers young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from South Asian communities, with the support, skills, and opportunities to thrive.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/imo-charity
Part of our Connect fund, IMO empowers young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from South Asian communities, with the support, skills, and opportunities to thrive.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/imo-charity
Impetus | IMO Charity
Part of the Connect Fund. Founded by volunteers in 2006, IMO Charity has grown into the go-to provider of youth programmes for Blackburn's South Asian community. They offer diverse services in community development, health, well-being, education, and employability, providing effective support for…
www.impetus.org.uk
July 1, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Portfolio partner spotlight: meet IMO Charity
Part of our Connect fund, IMO empowers young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from South Asian communities, with the support, skills, and opportunities to thrive.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/imo-charity
Part of our Connect fund, IMO empowers young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly those from South Asian communities, with the support, skills, and opportunities to thrive.
https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/imo-charity
White working class children are the largest group our work supports. The new Inquiry into White Working Class Educational Outcomes shares key findings today.
🔗 Browse the findings from the Inquiry: https://educationaloutcomes.org.uk/
🔗 Learn about our model: https://www.impetus.org.uk/our-model
🔗 Browse the findings from the Inquiry: https://educationaloutcomes.org.uk/
🔗 Learn about our model: https://www.impetus.org.uk/our-model
June 29, 2026 at 12:47 PM
White working class children are the largest group our work supports. The new Inquiry into White Working Class Educational Outcomes shares key findings today.
🔗 Browse the findings from the Inquiry: https://educationaloutcomes.org.uk/
🔗 Learn about our model: https://www.impetus.org.uk/our-model
🔗 Browse the findings from the Inquiry: https://educationaloutcomes.org.uk/
🔗 Learn about our model: https://www.impetus.org.uk/our-model