Impetus transforms the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they get the right support to succeed in school, in work and in life.
Mar 25, 2021 • 6 tweets • 2 min read
Today's Graduate Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) data shows that 84.4% of young people who were eligible for free school meals are in sustained employment or further study five years after graduating, with only a 3.5%pt gap with their better-off peers. (1/6)
These statistics show the benefits of higher education in aiding young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, into education, employment and training (EET). (2/6)
Oct 30, 2018 • 8 tweets • 10 min read
1/8: This week we're celebrating 5yrs of Impetus-PEF. We've worked with many dedicated charities over the yrs & been supported by fantastic donors & pro bono network. Together, we've helped disadvantaged young people succeed in school, in work, in life. Here's our journey...
2/8: Prior to 2013, Impetus-PEF existed as 2 orgs: Impetus Trust & The Private Equity Foundation (PEF). @DWP appointed PEF to manage UK's 1st social impact bond @ThinkForwardUK. Impetus & @suttontrust won a £125m tender from DfE to run @EducEndowFoundn, launched by @michaelgove