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<p>Local Authorities have a statutory duty to allocate funding to youth services in
line with local need. This is funded from the Local Government settlement, which was
over £12 billion last year. DCMS is currently reviewing the guidance associated with
the statutory duty.</p><p>The Government recognises the vital role that youth services
and activities play in improving the life chances and wellbeing of young people. 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 will be supported by a three year £560 million
investment 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>The
£368 million Youth Investment Fund will fund the construction or redevelopment of
up to 300 youth facilities - such as small youth facilities, youth centres and activity
centres - targeting investment in left-behind areas, where young people have the greatest
need and lowest provision. Phase One of the Youth Investment Fund, administered by
BBC Children in Need, has delivered £12 million of funding this year to over 400 local
youth organisations in levelling up priority areas in England.</p><p> </p>
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