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...

Can private markets propel philanthropy? Our Director of Philanthropy discusses the Impetus model - why it's an exemplar for using private equity to propel philanthropy & helping young people from disadvantaged backgrounds succeed in school, work & life. www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

Since 2019, we & @voice21oracy.bsky.social have been calling for oracy – articulating ideas & engaging with others through speaking & listening – to be embedded in the national curriculum. Our new case study shows how we ensure every young person’s voice is heard: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

🚨Applications for the Impetus Leadership Academy’s (ILA) fifth cohort are now open🚨 The ILA is a fully-funded programme supporting talent from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress into senior leadership. www.impetus.org.uk/leadership-a... Closing 11:59pm, 11 January 2026

Our fourth Impetus Leadership Academy cohort has graduated 🎉 Through coaching, mentoring and masterclasses, they’ve grown skills, confidence and networks to step into senior leadership. Huge thanks to State Street and Bank of America for sponsoring this year's programme.

Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by backing the best non-profit orgs. We rely on supporters who volunteer their time and expertise to run workshops or deliver pro bono support. #InternationalVolunteerDay #IVD2025 www.impetus.org.uk/support-us/c...

Last week, the Chancellor delivered her autumn Budget. Our latest blog explores what the Budget means for donors, how Impetus’ philanthropic model creates long-term impact for young people - and why this is not the time for reactive giving. Read here: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

It was a privilege to share with our donors this morning how their support has enabled us to back alumni partner @intouniversity.bsky.social and celebrate the impact they’re having on the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds across the UK. www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

Why are we still failing to learn key lessons from the pandemic, such as the false economy of not funding education properly, asks @impetus.org.uk chief Susannah Hardyman

Explore how we, together with our non-profit partners, tackle the three most difficult challenges affecting a young person’s ability to succeed today, working towards a society where all young people can thrive in school, work and life. Our model: www.impetus.org.uk/our-model

Can charities be a powerful voice in driving policy change? Our CEO Susannah Hardyman MBE explores Impetus' approach to creating long-term, systemic change for young people through our policy work - including how this journey takes time and evidence. www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

Out today: Impetus Insights - November edition ❄️ Our monthly policy newsletter brings you the latest updates and analysis on education and employment policy. Ayesha Baloch, our Senior Policy Advisor, shares six highlights in this month's newsletter. youtube.com/shorts/uVzvY...

OPENING SOON 8 Dec: Impetus Leadership Academy (ILA) 2026 Cohort applications 👀 Now in its fifth year, the ILA is a free programme designed to support mid-senior managers from ethnic minority backgrounds in the UK youth sector to progress in their careers. impetus.org.uk/leadership-a...

#ICYMI our Director of Philanthropy shares his journey from arriving in the UK as a refugee child to leading in philanthropy. He explores how philanthropy can drive transformational change for young people from disadvantaged and ethnic minority backgrounds. www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...

Calling all who are interested in events bringing together experts in private equity, allow you to unleash your competitive spirit and fundraise – all to support young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Sign-up to our quarterly events newsletter: impetus.org.uk/newsletter-s...

Discover how we back the best education and employment non-profit organisations, and influence policy to deliver systemic change, so more young people get the education, qualifications, and opportunities they need for a fulfilling life. #WorldChildrensDay youtu.be/z_FrE2nXFY8 impetus.org.uk

We're calling for govt to put inclusion at the heart of all school reforms with our #InclusionForAll campaign. @thedifferenceed.bsky.social 50+ orgs have joined us in calling for this change, to transform the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. www.impetus.org.uk/inclusion-fo...

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...

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

🧵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...

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.

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...

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

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 🧵

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...

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...

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

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...

🧵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...