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Youth funding in 2025-26
15 May 2025
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the funding for youth programmes in 2025-26 and the development of a new National Youth Strategy.
Action Requested
The minister announces over £145 million investment for youth programmes, including enriching activities, uniformed youth organisations, open access provision, outdoor learning, Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme expansion, youth social action funding, workforce capacity building, local authority support, and youth centre investments. The strategy aims to improve coordination and empower young people.
Key Facts
- Over £145 million investment for youth programmes in 2025-26.
- £28 million for enriching activities.
- £7.5 million for uniformed youth organisations.
- £12 million for open access provision.
- £4.7 million for outdoor learning.
- £1.5 million for Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme expansion.
- Over £2.4 million for UK Youth Parliament and social action funding.
- £3 million to increase sector capacity.
- £8.2 million for local youth offers improvement.
- £8 million for Local Youth Transformation Pilot.
- £200,000 for peer review programme.
- Over £107 million for safe and welcoming youth centres.
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