Joining up services for young people and investing in evaluation are key lessons from the recently closed youth social action programme
The National Citizen Service (NCS) was launched in 2010 to help bridge social divides and build a more cohesive society by empowering young people at a “rite of passage” moment in their lives aged 16-17.
As the last chief executive of the NCS Trust, I am extremely proud of the incredible impact that NCS has had. I am sad and disappointed that NCS is closing but confident that our knowledge, learnings, and impact will live on.
Over its lifespan, NCS delivered almost 1.5 million experiences, resulting in more than 18 million hours of community-based volunteering and social action. It worked – 76% of participants felt more positive about people from different backgrounds to themselves after participating, and for every £1 spent, an economic benefit of £3.05 was generated. It changed over time to meet the needs of young people – from an extended residential trip to varied, year-round experiences in the community and online.
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