The Private Equity Foundation was set up in 2006 to support children and young people to reach their full potential.

From birthplace to workplace a variety of factors affect young people with a clear link between underachievement and potential unemployment. The Private Equity community’s donations of money and pro-bono business expertise are working to create a safety net of support for children at home, through school, in the community and into the workplace. The Private Equity Foundation has provided basic skills, social and emotional support and skills for work programmes for 42,000 children and young people through 17 charities.

Sir Ronald Cohen
“I am delighted that the first investment made out of unclaimed assets supports the efforts of the PEF, led by Shaks Ghosh. This social investment will provide sustainable, long-term help for young people. It is further evidence that private equity and venture capital professionals are beginning to do in earnest for social entrepreneurs what they have so effectively done in support of business entrepreneurs for many years.”

Rt Hon. Francis Maude MP
“My visit to the Private Equity Foundation was inspiring. It is organisations such as PEF who will help us pioneer a social investment model in the UK“

 

13.12.11: Coaches help young people get back on track

The Guardian takes a look at PEF's latest project


04.11.11: Off the map? The geography of NEETs

The Private Equity Foundation alongside the Work Foundation have today launched Off the map? The geography of NEETs. This report examines NEET rates for 16 – 24 year olds across Great Britain.


19.10.11: Full Potential Football

Apax reign supreme after the Private Equity Community came out in footballing force again to support disadvantaged young people.


12.10.11: ThinkForward to tackle youth unemployment

The Private Equity Foundation has announced ThinkForward a new partnership providing critical support to those young people most at risk of falling out of education, employment or training.


15.09.11: PEF Chairman discusses Venture Philanthropy and Social Ventures

Private Equity Foundation Chairman Johannes Huth was part of a panel discussion on Venture Philanthropy & Social Ventures at London Business School.