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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 is
anticipated to be almost £60 billion next year (FY 23/24). DCMS is committed to working
with Youth Sector organisations and Local Authorities to complete the review of the
Local Authority Statutory Duty Guidance for Youth Services.</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 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>Over £300 million of this investment has been dedicated to Phase
2 of the Youth Investment Fund, which will enable up to 300 youth facilities to be
built or refurbished over the next three years in some of the less advantaged areas
of England. The fund is currently open for bids.</p><p>In addition, we are working
with the National Youth Agency, who are conducting a National Youth Sector Census,
a survey of all youth sector provision across England. It aims to capture an accurate
picture of youth services and out of school activities.</p>
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