More than £3.7million has been allocated to 400 youth services across England through the government's Million Hour Fund to provide young people with oopportunities including sporting activities, day trips, cooking lessons, arts projects and skills development over the summer break.
Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said: “Every young person should have access to fun, positive activities, role models they can learn from and opportunities to develop vital life skills.
“This funding has allowed over 400 youth centres across the country to provide increased access to sports, arts and skills opportunities. It is helping make sure young people have someone to talk to, something to do and somewhere to go throughout the summer holidays.”
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