The Make Space scheme, which is run by the Kids' Club Network, offers community centres and schools up to 15,000 of funding to set up after-school youth clubs for 11- to 16-year-olds.
Katie Griffiths, senior corporate affairs manager at Nestle, said: "We're incredibly pleased with the programme so far. We've been very close to the project from the start and we are ecstatic that so many are taking it up."
Under the scheme, organisations are required to create a space for young people that is "exciting and welcoming" and that places youth consultation at its heart. The clubs must also provide three distinct spaces: a chill-out room, a quiet area and an activities space.
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