Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation
Also known as: Impetus - Pef, Impetus
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.We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.
Activities & Mission
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.We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £24,112,846 | £52,494,424 | £50,919,312 | £131,564,975 | £131,564,975 | 112 / 0 |
| 2024 | £22,206,602 | £42,308,927 | £41,021,117 | £158,624,435 | £7,907,372 | 102 / 0 |
| 2023 | £27,161,239 | £42,232,118 | £40,924,748 | £170,087,445 | £8,046,379 | 89 / 0 |
| 2021 | £20,789,568 | £28,105,668 | £24,261,556 | £203,800,025 | £7,623,634 | 73 / 0 |
| 2020 | £13,146,580 | £24,938,564 | £24,193,905 | £201,925,650 | £5,936,790 | 43 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation
What does Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation do?
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.We find, fund and build the most promising charities working with these young people, providing core funding and working shoulder-to-shoulder with their leaders to help them become stronger organisations.
How much income did Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation report in 2025?
Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation reported total income of £24.11m and reported expenditure of £52.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation?
Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation has a program ratio of 210.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 99% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation registered as a charity?
Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 June 2013 as charity number 1152262. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation?
Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is BILL BENJAMIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation operate?
Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Impetus - The Private Equity Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152262.
Details
Golden Cross House
8 Duncannon Street
LONDON
WC2N 4JF
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated