Despite concerns raised in 2010 about the capability of the local authority-funded units to survive, some regional youth work hubs have told CYP Now that they are doing more work than ever before.
In the South West, regional youth work adviser Gill Millar said the area's unit had maintained income levels by continuing to work with local authorities, despite many significantly reducing their youth work budgets.
"We still have good relations with all the local authorities in the region, regardless of whether or not they're directly employing youth workers," said Millar.
"When local authorities go in to a period of change, such as moving to a commissioning arrangement with the voluntary sector or significantly reducing their budget to go into co-production with voluntary organisations, they benefit from the support we give them during the transition process."
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