Prime Minister unveils new opportunities for young people to re-connect with their communities

The Building Creative Futures package includes:

• £22.5 million over three years to create a tailored enrichment offer in up to 400 schools. This will give pupils access to extra-curricular activities such as sport, art and music, outdoor activities, debating or volunteering that support wellbeing and essential skills around the school day.
• The launch of the Better Youth Spaces programme, a £30.5 million fund to improve youth club infrastructure in areas with the highest levels of child poverty. This will go towards smaller capital projects such as new gym equipment and climbing walls.
• The rollout of the Local Youth Transformation pilot, an £8 million programme to support local authorities to deliver a high-quality out-of-school offer. It will provide the tools, guidance and funding, to assess, improve, and invest in impactful local youth offers.
• The third phase of the Million Hours Fund, a £19 million joint investment with The National Lottery Community Fund to deliver over a million additional hours of youth work in areas with high rates of anti-social behaviour.
• £7.5 million for the Uniformed Youth Fund, creating thousands of new places in youth organisations like The Scouts, Guides and Volunteer Police Cadets in areas of unmet demand.

To read the full press release, please click here.

Funding Advice

The £88 million Building Creative Futures package represents a significant commitment to young people – investing in the spaces, services and opportunities they need to thrive and fulfil their potential.

Marianne Manson, LCVS Funding Advisor is eager to connect with groups and organisations across Liverpool who are passionate about working with young people and may need assistance with submitting proposals to the Better Youth Spaces or the Million Hours Fund.

If you meet the eligibility criteria (listed on the respective websites for each fund above) and need assistance with submitting a proposal, please complete an initial enquiry form. This can be accessed by clicking here.