Press

For all press enquiries please contact Gill Ackers or David Yelland at the Brunswick Group on PEF@brunswickgroup.com

2.6.2008

The Private Equity Foundation closes the window for submitting expressions of interest for the 2008 investment round.

24.4.2008

The Private Equity Foundation seeks dynamic youth organisations working for social change

The Private Equity Foundation is inviting expressions of interest from youth organisations working to address the problem of young people not in education, employment or training.

Chief Executive Shaks Ghosh said: “We aim to support a small number of ambitious third-sector organisations who are looking to really step-change their activities and impact.

“We are not about just giving money: we work closely with organisations to help support them through the process of development and change, bringing relevant skills and expertise from across the private equity community and beyond.”

“Our approach is grounded in the disciplines of the business world, but we never forget that our ultimate aim is to stop the waste of young people’s lives, talents and skills.”

Set up in 2006, the Foundation’s mission is to help young people achieve their full potential by addressing the problem of young people not in education, employment or training.

29.1.2008

The Private Equity Foundation has announced the addition of four charities to its portfolio: Fairbridge, School-Home Support, Skill Force and Tomorrow’s People. All four charities work with young people who are, or who are at risk of becoming, NEET (not in education, employment or training). This fits with PEF’s vision of achieving Full Potential: an environment where every person has the skills, support and opportunities to fulfil his or her potential.

As well as making a significant investment in each organization, PEF will be working closely with these charities over the next three years. PEF will source support and resource from the private equity community to help the charities reach their own full potential and make a lasting impact on the future of thousands of young people.