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<p>Local Authorities have a statutory duty to secure sufficient youth services in
line with local need. Before securing such services, local authorities are required
to take steps to ascertain the views of young people in their area and must take those
views into account when deciding on the services to be provided. Funding for these
services come from the Local Government settlement, which was over £12 billion last
year. DCMS are currently reviewing the guidance associated with the statutory duty.</p><p>DCMS
funds Universal Youth Services that are open to all young people and is investing
£560 million over the next 3 years in a new National Youth Guarantee, so that by 2025
every young person will have access to regular clubs and activities, adventures away
from home and opportunities to volunteer.</p><p>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.
Five organisations working with Gypsy, Roma and/or Traveller communities were awarded
funding. The grants have a total value of £202,346 which represents 1.7% of the total
amount awarded. Phase Two of the Youth Investment Fund is expected to open in summer
2022.</p>
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