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The schemes are designed to divert young people away from crime. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Youth projects share £18m to divert children away from crime

As many as 29,000 young people could face homelessness this Christmas, according to Centrepoint. Picture: Centrepoint

News 1 December 2021

Warning over record levels of youth homelessness this Christmas

Charities and businesses are working to support vulnerable children this Christmas. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 1 December 2021

Initiatives to support disadvantaged children this Christmas

YJB chair Keith Fraser: "Youth workers are such an important part of the picture"

Analysis 30 November 2021

Youth work diversion role lauded

Young Citizens Trainers co-designed workshops alongside Coram experts to deliver support to young migrants and refugees

Best Practice 30 November 2021

Peer support for young migrants and refugees

Young people have been urged to call for more investment in youth services. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 30 November 2021

Young people urged to push for greater investment in youth services

Bridget Phillipson has been named as shadow education secretary. Picture: Parliament UK

News 29 November 2021

Labour reshuffle: Bridget Phillipson replaces Kate Green as shadow education secretary

Legacy Youth Zone delivered 15,000 meals to the community during Covid-19 lockdowns. Picture: Legacy Youth Zone

News 25 November 2021

Legacy Youth Zone launches major fundraising drive

Young people told the Prince's Trust that they have lost confidence when it comes to work and training. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 November 2021

Disadvantaged young people struggling 'to get lives back on track’ post-pandemic

Seven in 10 children reported viewing harmful content during lockdown. Picture: NSPCC

News 19 November 2021

Surge in online child sexual exploitation over lockdown

Bethia McNeil, current chief executive of the Centre for Youth Impact, will lead the combined charities. Picture: Centre for Youth Impact

News 17 November 2021

Centre for Youth Impact and YMCA George Williams College to merge

There is a wide range of issues dealt with by designated safeguarding leads in youth organisations. Image: Tom Campbell

News 10 November 2021

Youth sector calls for strengthening of safeguarding lead role

The fund is aimed at supporting those most at risk of unemployment. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 9 November 2021

Youth Futures Foundation announces £6.1m employment fund

The NatWest scheme offers mentoring and paid work. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 8 November 2021

NatWest joins forces with youth services to support NEET young people

Youth minister Nigel Huddleston made the commitment to create a national youth work register at the NYA’s Youth Work Summit. Picture: Parliament.UK

News 3 November 2021

Youth minister pledges to create register for youth workers