It is to bring the work of the 80-year-old organisation, which has 3,000 member clubs that work with 400,000 young people, in line with Government aims to increase youth participation and sports provision and prevent antisocial behaviour.
The plans, published this week, follow a review of the organisation by its chief executive Simon Antrobus.
A young people's services team, made up of 15 employees, will be set up to work across England's nine regions to help clubs develop and access funding.
"We will enhance our activity-based approach, whether by providing activities such as boxing or addressing issues such as teenage pregnancy or gun crime," said Antrobus. "We will develop our representation and advocacy role with local, regional and national government."
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