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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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

Impetus | The Difference

The Difference trains future inclusive school leaders, collaborating with pupil referral units and mainstream schools nationwide. Impetus supports their…

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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

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

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

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

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…

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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

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,…

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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

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

Impetus | MCR Pathways

MCR Pathways is a national award-winning mentoring programme addressing educational inequality for young people in care and facing disadvantages. They…

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🔦 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

Impetus | Kids Inspire

Kids Inspire provides specialist support to young people and families affected by trauma, distress, or negative experiences. They promote self-awareness,…

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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

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).

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🔦 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

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…

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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

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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

🔦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

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.

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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

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

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…

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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

We select the most promising organisations supporting young people in the UK to succeed at school and in work. Find out more about our unique approach to working with our partner organisations: https://www.impetus.org.uk/backing-organisations

Impetus | 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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Portfolio partner spotlight: Meet Get Further! Using small group tutoring, Get Further supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to secure gateway English and maths qualifications through GCSE resits and Functional Skills. https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/get-further

Impetus | Get Further

Get Further supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to secure gateway English and maths qualifications through GCSE resits and Functional Skills.

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Spotlight on our portfolio partner – meet Generation UK! Generation equips young people from disadvantaged backgrounds with the skills and support they need to secure meaningful employment in high-demand sectors. Read more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/generation-uk

Impetus | Generation UK

Part of the Connect Fund. Generation UK offers skills bootcamps in various professions. Their programme combines technical skills, support and strong employer connections to secure employment. Operating in cities across the UK, they help young people enter the workforce.

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We're hiring: Investment Director Salary: £68,132 Location: Hybrid working - at least two days per week in the Impetus office (currently based in Charing Cross, Central London). Deadline: Sunday 21 June Find out more and apply at: https://lnkd.in/dnQNbCZJ

We're looking to fund one or two new partner organisations supporting NEET young people into employment, by developing work-related skills. ⏰ 5 days left to apply - find out more here: https://www.impetus.org.uk/skills-grant-june-2026

🔦 Portfolio partner spotlight: introducing Football Beyond Borders FBB uses the power of football to help young people at risk of school exclusion develop the skills & qualifications they need for a successful future. See more: https://www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partners/football-beyond-borders

Impetus | Football Beyond Borders

Football Beyond Borders uses football to support young people who are disengaged and at risk of school exclusion. Their two-year programme includes weekly two-hour sessions that build literacy and soft skills, helping students gain the necessary skills to succeed.

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