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How we delivered the Youth Investment Fund in Blackburn with Darwen
YOUTH SERVICES

How we delivered the Youth Investment Fund in Blackburn with Darwen

By Imran Akuji | 21 April 2026

Delivering the Youth Investment Fund in Blackburn with Darwen required a deliberate shift in the council’s role from lead applicant to system steward, says Imran Akuji.

YOUTH SERVICES

Plymouth powers up youth futures

By Cllr Jemima Laing | 16 February 2026

Cllr Jemima Laing says Plymouth is backing its young people and investing in the city’s future pr...

YOUTH SERVICES

YMCA reveals huge cut in youth services

By Joe Lepper | 12 February 2026

A charity’s study has recorded the largest annual cut in council spending on youth services in al...

YOUTH SERVICES

The challenge for decision makers is how best to listen to young people

By Graham Duxbury | 13 August 2025

Young people are indeed entitled – entitled to a say in the decisions we make now that will shape...

YOUTH SERVICES

Why legislation alone won't end the postcode lottery of youth work support

By Leigh Middleton | 29 July 2025

In order to create consistent, high quality and sustainable youth work provision there needs to b...

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