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Government Invests £25 Million to Nearly Double Youth Hubs to 200 Over Three Years

Sports charities will host standardised services to steer NEET young people into work or training.

Overview

  • Ministers say the expanded network will surpass 200 locations across England, Scotland and Wales within three years.
  • Every Premier League club charity is now in talks with the DWP to support delivery of the Youth Guarantee for 18- to 21-year-olds.
  • EFL in the Community and the Rugby Football League have been confirmed as new partners to extend support through sport-based venues.
  • Around one in eight young people are not in education, employment or training, which the programme targets with personalised help to earn or learn.
  • The rollout will introduce a standardised service model offering employment, skills and wellbeing support in community settings such as clubs, libraries and centres.