What’s Strong, not what’s wrong. “Almost half of all council areas in England have youth work “black holes” with few or no services despite high levels of deprivation and antisocial behaviour, analysis shows.” https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/feb/12/youth-work-cuts-england-map-study In February this year, The Guardian ran a story that pointed to significant gaps in youth work provision across England. The research estimated the level of youth work activity based on or

UK Youth announced the launch of a new £10 million open grant round for youth organisations, delivered in partnership with the Pears Foundation Youth work plays a critical role in supporting young people to thrive. It builds confidence, improves wellbeing, and equips individuals with essential life skills that carry into adulthood. Despite this, access to youth work remains uneven across the UK, leaving many young people without the support they need. According to UK Youth ,