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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. www.impetus.org.uk

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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 18h
Portfolio partner spotlight: Volunteer it Yourself Volunteer It Yourself (VIY) provides targeted, on-the-job construction training to young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET. Learn more about VIY at www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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Impetus | Volunteer It Yourself
Volunteer It Yourself provides targeted, on-the-job construction training to young people who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET. Under the guidance of…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 23/09/2026
Portfolio partner spotlight: Get Further Get Further supports students from disadvantaged backgrounds to secure gateway English and maths qualifications through GCSE resits and Functional Skills. Learn more about Get Further at: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 16/09/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 10/09/2026
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 www.impetus.org.uk/publications
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 09/09/2026
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. www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 03/09/2026
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
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 02/09/2026
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. www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 01/09/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-job…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 28/08/2026
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. www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 25/08/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-job…
Impetus' 5 key priority areas for the government to end the NEET crisis. 5: Supercharging Youth Hubs and reaching hidden NEET Young People - Make Youth Hubs the core delivery model, and find and engage hidden NEET young people. 4: Apprenticeships, employers and affordability - Match provision to the labour market, strengthen brokerage, and make apprenticeships more viable for disadvantaged young people. 3: Building stronger pathways into work - Expand the Jobs Guarantee into an EET Guarantee, create clearer non-university pathways, and embed work readiness across the system. 2: Prevention in education - Target attainment and school engagement, make sustained EET an education outcome, and add a 16–19 Student Premium. 1: National leadership and data infrastructure - Create clear ownership and a joined-up national data system
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 19/08/2026
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. www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 13/08/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-job…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 11/08/2026
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. www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 05/08/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 30/07/2026
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: impetus-org.files.svdcdn.com/produc…
Infographic showing lifetime costs of a NEET: £102,000 lost tax and National Insurance, £68,000 in higher welfare costs, £65,000 in higher NHS costs, and £9,000 higher criminal justice costs.
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 29/07/2026
Portfolio partner spotlight: meet MCR Pathways MCR Pathways supports young people through key life transitions, from primary to secondary school and beyond. Read more: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 22/07/2026
🔦 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: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 17/07/2026
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
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 16/07/2026
🔦 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: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 15/07/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/policy/youth-job…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 10/07/2026
📣 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. www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subsc… 
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 09/07/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/a…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 07/07/2026
🔦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. www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 03/07/2026
📢 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 ⬇️   www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subsc…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 02/07/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/relay
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 01/07/2026
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. www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 29/06/2026
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: educationaloutcomes.org.uk 🔗 Learn about our model: www.impetus.org.uk/our-model
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 26/06/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/backing-organisa…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 24/06/2026
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. www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 18/06/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 16/06/2026
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: lnkd.in/dnQNbCZJ
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 10/06/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/skills-grant-jun…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 10/06/2026
🔦 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: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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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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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 09/06/2026
Welcome @coachcore.org.uk! Over one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). Coach Core is tackling this crisis head-on by providing apprenticeships to young people facing discrimination, and a lack of opportunities. www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-vie...
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 05/06/2026
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 better-off peers. Find out more ⬇️  www.impetus.org.uk/our-impact 
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Impetus | Our Impact
Impetus works shoulder-to-shoulder with charities to make them stronger, delivering better results year after year, to more young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 03/06/2026
🔦 Portfolio partner spotlight: meet our partner, Empire Fighting Chance 🥊 EFC uses boxing and intensive psychological coaching to help young people build resilience, confidence, and key life skills. Read more: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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Impetus | Empire Fighting Chance
Part of the Engage Fund. Empire Fighting Chance, a leading sport for development charity, was born to fight the impact of inequality on young people’s lives. Through non-contact boxing and intensive personal support, they challenge and inspire young people to realise their unique potential.
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 02/06/2026
Our 2026 Skills grant round is officially open! We're looking to fund one or two new partner organisations supporting NEET young people into employment, by developing work-related skills. Visit our grant page to find out more: www.impetus.org.uk/skills-grant-jun…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 01/06/2026
Sign-up to the Impetus newsletter - you can expect to receive the latest policy news, event updates and impact of our work with our portfolio partners.   www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subsc…  #YouthEmpowerment #YouthSupport #NGOs 
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 29/05/2026
Portfolio partner spotlight: Co-op Academies Trust Co-op Academies runs 38 schools across the North of England, prioritising high-quality internal alternative provision (IAP) in its secondary schools. Read more: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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Impetus | Co-op Academies Trust
Part of the Engage Fund. Co-op Academies Trust, a group of 37 schools across the North of England prioritising high-quality internal alternative provision (IAP) in its secondary schools.
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 28/05/2026
There are now over 1 million NEET young people in the UK. Our estimates suggest that this is costs our economy £27bn in lost GDP every year – but the long-term impacts go far beyond economics. It's time to act. Read more at: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/n…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 21/05/2026
Portfolio partner spotlight: Business Launchpad Part of our Connect fund, Business Launchpad equips young entrepreneurs with the skills, mentorship, and resources to pursue employment or start their own businesses. Find out more: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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Business Launchpad
Part of the Connect Fund. Business Launchpad is an enterprise charity which aims to help young people into employment or self-employment through coaching, interactive workshops, business incubation, and workplace training.
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 18/05/2026
📢 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. www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subsc… 
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 15/05/2026
Why does Impetus do policy and research? 🔍 This blog highlights three key reasons why we’re committed to producing high-quality, evidence-backed research to shape policies affecting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds: www.impetus.org.uk/news-and-views/w…
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Driving change for young people through research and policy
How and why Impetus conducts research and policy work to drive systemic change for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 13/05/2026
Less than one week left to apply for our Head of Development (maternity cover) role! Salary: £56,208 Deadline: Sunday 17 May 2026 www.impetus.org.uk/careers
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 11/05/2026
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: www.impetus.org.uk/newsletter-subsc…  
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 07/05/2026
Funding alone isn’t enough for organisations that work to support young people. That’s why we connect our portfolio partners with experts who can offer something just as valuable: their time, skills and insight. Want to use your expertise for good? Learn more: www.impetus.org.uk/pro-bono
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Impetus | Pro Bono
Join Impetus' pro bono network and share your professional skills to support our work with young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 06/05/2026
Portfolio partner spotlight: Action Tutoring For more than a decade, we’ve partnered with Action Tutoring to help close the attainment gap between pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Learn more: www.impetus.org.uk/portfolio-partne…
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Impetus | Action Tutoring
Action Tutoring partners with schools to provide trained tutors who support pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds, helping them improve their academic…
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 05/05/2026
We’re hiring: Head of Development (maternity cover) Based in our Philanthropy team, you’ll lead on new business development, while also managing a small portfolio of strategic accounts. Salary: £56,208 Deadline: 17 May Apply at www.impetus.org.uk/careers
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 27/04/2026
We’re looking for a Head of Development to support a key phase of delivery and growth within our Philanthropy team. If you are motivated by purpose, enjoy working to a high standard, and want to be part of an ambitious team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply at www.impetus.org.uk/careers
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Impetus @impetus.org.uk · 20/04/2026
School absence is still far above pre-pandemic levels. Quoting our research on the attendance crisis, a recent article by the Financial Times explores this shift and highlights the potential factors underpinning: www.ft.com/content/5d4bd735-3a7d-46…
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