The Big Lottery Fund is developing a funding stream targeted at young people who experience difficulties moving on with their lives, such as young carers, care leavers and young people leaving custody. It will look to support these young people to develop their skills as well as help them to find suitable housing and employment, education and training opportunities.
The exact amount of money for the programme is yet to be determined but from now until 15 January, the Big Lottery Fund plans to consult the youth sector about how the funding should be structured.
A study published this week by think-tank The Young Foundation, Sinking and Swimming: Understanding Britain's Unmet Needs, found that vulnerable young people continue to struggle to access support. It called for more assistance for groups such as young carers and young people not in education or employment.
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