The European Commission is proposing to integrate the Youth in Action programme within a larger lifelong learning fund called Erasmus for All.
Projects funded by Youth in Action often involve European exchanges, with young people from the Continent visiting the UK or British children travelling to mainland Europe, taking part in various projects and activities. It also funds local participation projects.
James Edleston, head of international at BYC, said, should the plans proceed, there is a danger the money could be used for other purposes.
"At a time when youth services are desperate for cash in the UK, a big fund may no longer exist," he said.
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