Policy into practice: Myplace youth centre grants

6 January 2009 1 min read Anne Longfield Youth Work

The issue: High-quality, attractive places for young people to go to are critical in our efforts to create inspirational activities for them, raise their aspirations and improve their wellbeing. Construction of world-class youth centres also contributes to reducing antisocial behaviour.

The government committed to funding the development of a new generation of youth centres as part of its 10-year strategy Aiming High for Young People. Drawing inspiration from the success of integrated family and health services forming part of children's centres, the new youth hubs will help deliver this sort of all-round support for teenagers.

At the end of November, the first wave of projects to be funded through the Myplace scheme was announced, signalling the start of an exciting era of investment.

CASE STUDY 1

Thanks to £4.8m in Myplace funding, the North Staffordshire YMCA buildings in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, will be overhauled to make way for the Young Person's Village.

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