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Educational charity Impetus, is dedicated to transforming the lives of young people (aged 7-18) from disadvantaged backgrounds by ensuring they receive the necessary support to succeed in school, work, and life.
The Impetus School Attainment Grant programme supports organisations working to improve educational attainment for disadvantaged young people in England.
This initiative seeks to fund one organisation that will use the funding to address the significant disparities in educational outcomes, where young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are 30% less likely to achieve a Grade 4 in GCSE English and maths compared to their better-off peers.
Eligible applicants can apply for £100,000 in core, unrestricted funding for an initial one-year period, with the potential for extended support.
Beyond financial support, Impetus offers hands-on assistance from their Investment Team, along with access to a network of pro bono experts. Additionally, there are opportunities for training, networking, and co-learning with other partners, as well as participation in sector-based coalitions to influence policy and national discussions on youth issues.
To be eligible, organisations must be non-profits working to improve attainment for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through teacher continuing professional development (CPD) and/or school leadership development.
Expressions of interest close on 29 March 2026.
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