NAYCEO , the Youth Services managers organisation, is dismayed by the destruction of Youth Services by the Coalition Government. Cuts in grants to local government have seen a 50% reduction to the Connexions Service which gives careers advice to young people and support to unemployed young people. Colin Chapman a spokesperson for NAYCEO said, “it [...]

The For Youth’s Sake campaign is championing the role young people’s services play and encouraging decision-makers and communities to support youth projects. You can also back the campaign by signing the online pledge and by raising awareness of young people’s services in your own communities. Read more on the campaign

The National Youth Agency has issued an update on progress and a second round of consultation on the work it is leading relating to the development of a new youth work sector draft qualification strategy and vocationalqualifications. Contributions from all those with a vested interest in the strategy and vocational qualifications for youth work will [...]

The National Youth Agency has issued an update on progress and a second round of consultation on the work it is leading relating to the development of a new youth work sector draft qualification strategy and vocational qualifications. Contributions from all those with a vested interest in the strategy and vocational qualifications for youth work [...]

The Beacons programme will offer support, training and grants to infrastructure groups to help them promote sustainable funding practices in local voluntary and community organisations. The groups chosen as Beacons will receive: Up to £7,000 in funding for training resources. Endorsement from SFP. Assistance with their own income generation. Resources pertaining to sustainable finance. Applications [...]