VCS organisations operating in more deprived areas are more likely to have shorter reserves than those in more affluent areas, adds the agency's latest National Youth Sector Census ‘snapshot’ report.
It finds that an increase in operating costs is the biggest challenge facing youth work providers following a drop of more than £1bn in government funding for services over the last 12 years.
Providers cite an increase in demand for services as the second biggest barrier to supporting young people.
Kevin Jones, head of workforce at the NYA said: “The funding challenges faced by grassroots youth organisations, in particular, mean that they are stuck in a catch 22, of wanting to expand their offer to extend their reach, but as they are unable to offer the assurance of long term contracts, they just don't have the capacity to meet the demand for new or more activities, or indeed attract new staff to grow their offer.”
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