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<p>The Government recognises the vital role that youth services and activities play
in improving the life chances and wellbeing of young people.</p><p>Recognising this,
the Government has committed to a National Youth Guarantee: that by 2025, every young
person will have access to regular clubs and activities, adventures away from home
and opportunities to volunteer. This is supported by a three-year investment of over
£500 million in youth services, reflecting young people's priorities and addressing
the inconsistencies in national youth spending with a firm focus on levelling up.</p><p>As
part of the National Youth Guarantee, the Youth Investment Fund will level up access
to services for young people across the country. The Youth Investment Fund will target
investment in less advantaged areas of England, where young people have the greatest
need. The £300m fund is place-based and locally led, with 45 local authorities and
over 600 district wards eligible to apply. Leicester, including Leicester East, has
been eligible for this funding and although the fund is now closed for new applications,
we anticipate making the next round of funding announcements this summer.</p><p>Young
people in Leicester will also benefit from other elements of the National Youth Guarantee,
for example, a year-round National Citizen Service programme; increased access to
the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award; expanded uniformed youth groups and volunteering opportunities
through the #iwill Fund.</p>
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