Today's absence data is sobering: at the current rate of progress, it will take 5 years to return to pre-pandemic levels. For young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, that rises to 9 years. https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/absence-rates-risk-gov-attainment-gap-efforts

By the time Government hits new attendance targets, today's students will have lost nearly a decade of learning - @goldsmithcn.bsky.social in @tesmagazine.bsky.social yesterday. Read more: www.tes.com/magazine/new....

Can you name all 23 of our portfolio partners in 20 seconds? Check out the video to see how many the Impetus team managed to name! Meet our newest partners: 🔸VIY: https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/announcing-viy 🔸Get Further: https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/announcing-get-further

We're hiring two Investment Managers to help us support our growing portfolio of 23 charity partners! 🔸£50,607 🔸Hybrid London 🔸Collaborative culture We're looking for strategic thinkers who want to make a real-world difference. Apply now: https://www.impetus.org.uk/careers

OPEN NOW: Our School Attainment Grant Round! £100k funding, expert support and access to pro bono experts and peer learning forums. Complete an expression of interest form by 29 March: https://www.impetus.org.uk/attainment-grant-2026

Together with @intouniversity.bsky.social, we reflect on what it took to build a partnership that has spanned nearly two decades in the Charity Times. Read the article here: https://www.charitytimes.com/ct/case-study-impetus-into-university.php.

It was great to see our friend Terry Grego, former Director of Programmes at Football Beyond Borders, writing about inclusion and belonging for @schoolsweek.bsky.social last week. Read Terry's article: schoolsweek.co.uk/it-demands-a...

ICYMI: What does philanthropy done well look like? We believe good philanthropy is impact-led & intentional. Find out more about our unique approach to funding organisations that support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/our-philanthropic-model

Introducing the Impetus Relay on 12 Sept at Clapham Common! Join solo or teams, run laps and fundraise. 🎟️ Register now: https://www.impetus.org.uk/relay 📺 Webinar 12 Mar: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9b609aac-b0bb-47b0-8cc7-0bb612f9bc3e@efafe28d-00d7-4e36-9ecf-70263c5bc299

Sign-up to the Impetus newsletter – receive the latest policy news, event updates and impact of our work with our portfolio partners, fresh in your inbox.  #YouthEmpowerment #YouthSupport #NGOs   Subscribe: https://ow.ly/pYoq50YbEPu 

Last week’s Schools White Paper was a paradigm-shifting policy document, with implications that could shift the dial for young people. Our Head of Education Policy @goldsmithcn.bsky.social has spent the last week diving into the details: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

Explore our model to see how we invest in the best education and employment non-profit organisations across the UK, transforming the lives of thousands of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. https://www.impetus.org.uk/our-model

Our monthly policy newsletter, Impetus Insights, brings you the latest ideas, news and reading on education and employment policy. Watch our summary video for Ayesha's six highlights in February's newsletter. Read Insights in full: https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/insights-february-2026

New statistics show that 957,000 young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training - well above pre-pandemic levels. Our latest analysis reveals this post-pandemic surge is currently costing the UK economy nearly £21bn a year in lost GDP. www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

#tbt Our blog exploring three reasons why policy and research are central to our mission: 1. Gives voice to lived experience 2. Directs our resources effectively 3. Drives systemic change Read in full: https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/why-policy

It’s official: @getfurther.bsky.social is joining the Impetus portfolio as part of our new Attainment Fund! Together we'll work to create a world where all young people, no matter their background, get the opportunities they need to thrive. www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

We’re proud to support the #InclusionForAll campaign from @impetus.org.uk and @thedifferenceed.bsky.social, backed by 60+ organisations. Its message, all staff supporting every child to belong, achieve and thrive, is now referenced in the Schools White Paper. Inspiring to see this impact on policy.

📢 Sign-up to Impetus Insights, our monthly policy newsletter - you'll receive the latest info on ideas, news and interesting reading about education and employment policy. Brought to you monthly by our Policy team. https://www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subscribe 

Impetus was created by people who wanted to ensure their donations would lead to meaningful change. Together with our supporters, we transform the education and employment outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Want to contribute? Support us: https://www.impetus.org.uk/support-us

Yesterday our CEO responded to the announcement from the Department for Education, ‘Schools white paper to rewire education system and transform life chances for young people’. Read full comments here: https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/schools-white-paper-reponse

In 2024/25, our portfolio organisations benefited from £5.7m in grants & £2.3m pro bono support, alongside hands-on capacity building support. We also produced six policy reports, contributing to long-term, systemic change for young people. Read our Impact report: https://ow.ly/Zjnf50YcO1v

We're hiring for two permanent part-time roles in our growing Public Affairs team! Passionate about improving outcomes for young people? Apply by 9 March: https://www.impetus.org.uk/careers

Our Director of Public Affairs Claire Leigh spoke in The Guardian this week on youth unemployment, raising the long-term costs of time out of work and calling on the Government to keep their focus on supporting young people facing the greatest disadvantage. Read here: https://ow.ly/1K2R50YiFEC

"You're 30% more likely to be NEET if you grow up in Middlesborough, or in Knowsley, than anywhere else in the country." This morning on The Today Programme, Alan Milburn, chair of the government’s Young People and Work review, spoke powerfully about the "existential risk" of a lost generation.

#ICYMI, our latest blog shares insights from our Impetus Leadership Academy panel on tackling youth unemployment through the lens of race. Read to explore how evidence can translate into real, lasting change. Read here: https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/tackling-youth-unemployment-race-lens

Closing soon on 22 February. We're looking for an Investment Director with strong experience in finding high potential charities for investment, managing partnerships with non-profits, and contributing insights to inform Impetus’ strategy, model and delivery. www.impetus.org.uk/careers

34m days of learning were lost last year. The Schools White Paper must move from "warm words" to action to help every child thrive. With @mission44.bsky.social, we set out 3 priorities to turn intention into infrastructure. Read more: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

Impetus' 2024/25 Impact report is out! We delivered £8.5m in value to our 27 portfolio partners, serving 403,743 young people across three broad areas: School Engagement, School Attainment & Employment. Swipe to see more of our impact at a glance - the areas of our work, our income & our reach.

We’re looking for an Investment Director with strong experience in finding high potential charities for investment, managing partnerships with non-profits, and contributing insights to inform Impetus’ strategy, model and delivery. Closing 22 February Apply here: https://www.impetus.org.uk/careers

Evidence shows tutoring helps boost attainment for young ppl facing disadvantage. We welcome the govt's AI tutoring trial & its potential to scale impact. Our CEO Susannah Hardyman shared her insights with Schools Week: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfes-ai-tutoring-plan-prompt-calls-for-more-research/

It was great to see our latest attendance research covered in the South West Londoner recently. Our report found that not attending school is the ‘new norm’ for children. Read here: https://www.swlondoner.co.uk/news/30012026-school-absence-linked-to-increased-risk-of-child-mental-ill-health

Today we welcomed 12 new leaders to the Impetus Leadership Academy! For the 5th year, we’re delivering management training, personal development and corporate mentorship to support emerging leaders from ethnic minority backgrounds to progress into more senior leadership roles. #RaceEqualityWeek

Our partner organisation @voice21oracy.bsky.social are hosting a Speaking Summit on Friday 20 March, where education leaders, policymakers, and practitioners will explore how to take the Government's commitment to oracy forward. More 👇

🧵1/2 For #RaceEqualityWeek, our latest blog shares insights from our Impetus Leadership Academy panel, featuring voices from DWP, The Traveller Movement, @eyfoundation.bsky.social & Impetus, on tackling youth unemployment through the lens of race. Read the blog: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

We’re hiring: Investment Director You’ll lead relationships with our portfolio partners, providing hands-on investment management support and building a trust-based relationship with non-profit CEOs. Salary: £64,471 per annum Closing: 22 February 2026 https://www.impetus.org.uk/careers

Closing soon on 8 Feb! We’re looking for a Digital Communications Officer to maintain our strong online presence by delivering concise, engaging and creative content, managing our online platforms, and developing our brand. Apply here: https://www.impetus.org.uk/careers

🧵1/3 It’s #RaceEqualityWeek & this year’s theme is #ChangeNeedsAllofUs. To mark this, we’re proud to share A Place to Rise, our film with our partner Breadwinners, which has been nominated for both the Smiley Charity Film Awards and Saatchi & Saatchi UK’s Winter Shiny Awards. youtu.be/rn6qWsKR9Ls

🧵1/3 Our Senior Policy Advisor @ayeshabaloch.bsky.social spoke to @itvnews.bsky.social last week about what the decline in Saturday jobs means for young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Catch up on the segment here (from 13:00): www.youtube.com/watch?si=kKk...

"This is not a status quo we can accept." This morning Joseph Rowntree Foundation launched their annual #UKPoverty2026 report. Read our CEO's full response: https://www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/uk-poverty-2026-reponse

We’re thrilled to share that Lisa Harker, Director of @nuffieldfjo.bsky.social, joins Impetus today as a trustee. With extensive experience in research, policy, journalism, campaigning and service delivery, Lisa will provide crucial guidance for our work. More here: impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

🧵1/2 Yesterday @ayeshabaloch.bsky.social our Senior Policy Advisor spoke to @thisisriverside.bsky.social about our latest Youth Jobs Gap report. Listen to Ayesha’s segment in full from 00:36:00: www.mixcloud.com/riversiderad...

We’re hiring: Digital Communications Officer You’ll maintain our strong online presence by delivering creative content, managing online platforms & developing our brand - allowing audiences to engage effectively with our work. Closing: 8 February 2026 impetus.org.uk/careers

Calling all who are interested in events that bring together experts, allow you to unleash your competitive spirit and fundraise – all in the name of supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Sign-up to our quarterly events newsletter: impetus.org.uk/newsletter-s...

We’re hiring: Philanthropy Manager You’ll manage the day-to-day relationship with high value prospects and donors, allowing Impetus to invest in brilliant non-profit orgs that support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Closing: 1 February impetus.org.uk/careers

We’re excited to join our partners @thedifferenceed.bsky.social at their #IncludEd conference this Saturday, where our CEO and Senior Policy Advisors will participate in sessions on how we can measure inclusion and build truly inclusive schools. Join us: eventbrite.co.uk/e/included-2...

Closing soon: applications for the Impetus Leadership Academy (ILA) The ILA is a fully-funded programme for mid to senior-level managers from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into more senior leadership. Closing: 11 January impetus.org.uk/leadership-a...

Less than a month left to apply for the Impetus Leadership Academy (ILA), a fully-funded programme supporting managers from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership. Closing: 11 January 2026 Find out more: www.impetus.org.uk/leadership-a...

Out today: Impetus Insights, December edition❄️ Impetus Insights brings you the latest ideas, news and reading about education and employment policy. @brgadsby.bsky.social, our Head of Policy and Research, shares six highlights from this month's newsletter. Read: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

As 2025 draws to a close, we're sharing some of our highlights. Without our donors & supporters, we simply couldn’t do: transforming the education & employment outcomes of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Interested in getting involved in 2026? Discover how: impetus.org.uk/support-us

"I think IntoUniversity will help me become a doctor with their mentoring sessions." Discover how @intouniversity.bsky.social supports thousands of young people like Lisa to achieve academically and work toward future ambitions, in our latest case study. www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...