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Martin Bisp: “I decided I would rather fail in being brave, than live comfortably never knowing if I really had it in me”

Other 30 March 2021

How I Got Here: Martin Bisp

The fund will support children at home, in school and in their communities. Picture: John Lyon's charity

News 25 March 2021

£22m Covid recovery fund aims to keep children's support services open

The government must invest in 'work readiness' programmes, experts have said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 24 March 2021

NYA: 'Fundamental change' needed to tackle unemployment crisis

The funding is set to support a range of youth projects. Picture: Arlene O'Connerly

News 23 March 2021

DCMS fails to spend £17m Youth Covid Support Fund, NAO investigation finds

The contract is currently held by the British Youth Council. Picture: BYC

News 18 March 2021

UK Youth Parliament contract applications open

Julia and Hans Rausing: Youth centres perform a vital role in the community. Picture: The Julia and Hans Rausing Trust

News 17 March 2021

£8m Youth Centre Recovery Fund launched

Lack of work, education and training is increasing mental health problems in young men, according to research. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 11 March 2021

Proportion of NEET young men hits seven-year high

The move will increase benefits by £150 per month. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 10 March 2021

Housing benefits for homeless young people and care leavers increased

Redthread is among the organisations supporting young people who have been admitted to A&E. Picture: Redthread

News 8 March 2021

Home Office announces £130m to tackle serious violence and knife crime

Almost half of NEET young people are actively seeking work, the ONS says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 March 2021

NEET figures hit by highest quarterly rise in a decade

Most parents are calling for schools to provide an 'active recovery term'. Picture: Youth Sport Trust

News 5 March 2021

Four in five children ‘less active during lockdown’, parents say

This year's award ceremony was held virtually

Features 4 March 2021

CYP Now Awards: Winners revealed

Support will initially be offered outside, the NYA has said. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 March 2021

NYA lays out ‘roadmap’ to reopen youth work settings

Traineeships have been given a multi-million pound boost. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 3 March 2021

Budget 2021: Training providers praise jobs boost for under-25s

The offer includes formal training and workshops. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 2 March 2021

Major youth sector workforce development offer launches in North East