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Epic CIC was the first youth-led mutual in London. Picture: Epic CIC

News 25 March 2020

Youth mutual Epic CIC folds due to government cuts

Charities offering support to vulnerable young people are at risk. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 25 March 2020

Coronavirus: Children’s charities threatened by major income drop

Coronavirus has closed schools and nurseries. Picture: Daisy Daisy/Adobe Stock

News 20 March 2020

Coronavirus: Five key resources for professionals

Non-essential meetings can be held online, advice suggests

News 19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Advice for youth work groups

Culture Secretary Oliver Downden praised the work of charities. Picture: Parliament UK

News 19 March 2020

Coronavirus: Youth groups join major volunteering push

Organisations supporting girls and women can apply for the fund. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 18 March 2020

£15m Tampon Tax Fund reopens to charities

Redthread chief executive John Poyton: “Youth work can support these young people to thrive"

News 11 March 2020

MPs call for investment in youth workers to prevent knife crime

The conference will take place on 25 June. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 6 March 2020

Conference to explore future of youth work

Intensive follow-up meetings are needed to ensure a child's safety, the report says. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 5 March 2020

Major increase in mental health problems among Neet young people

A proposed "exit package" for outgoing chief executive Michael Lynas has been blocked. Picture: NCS Trust

News 2 March 2020

DCMS launches review into NCS governance

London has a lower take-up of apprenticeships than anywhere else in the country. Picture: Adobe Stock

News 28 February 2020

Call for more support to prevent disadvantaged Londoners becoming Neet

Getaway Girls aims to give vulnerable young women a voice while helping to build their confidence and resilience. Picture: Samantha Toolsie Photography

Features 25 February 2020

Here come the girls

Sharon Davies: "I became determined to give all young people, no matter their background, an equal opportunity to thrive."

Features 25 February 2020

How I Got Here: Sharon Davies, chief executive, Young Enterprise

Young people felt that professionals often focused on poorer outcomes, ignoring the potential of care leavers. Picture: Daniel Ernst/Adobe Stock

Best Practice 25 February 2020

Care-experienced young people challenge stereotypes in shaping charity’s marketing

Sadiq Khan carried out an overhaul of the gang violence matrix. Picture: City Hall

News 18 February 2020

Drop in young people on London gang violence database