"This is welcome news and I am delighted places for young people to go in the community are getting the recognition and investment they deserve," he said. "Let's ensure that the opportunity this new fund presents is open to both new and existing clubs and facilities."
Susanne Rauprich, chief executive of the National Council for Voluntary Youth Services, agreed that the move was "good news" - but sounded a word of caution.
"There shouldn't be a one-size-fits-all solution," she said. "It's not a question of grants or investment by the Big Lottery Fund - this should be looking at social investment as a vehicle to increase the sector's independence and develop sustainability."
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