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70% Funding Drop Threatens Vital Youth Services
10/12/2025
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Story summary
- Since 2010, funding for youth services in England and Wales has fallen by 70%, with about 1,200 youth centers closed by 2023.
- Journalist Emma Warren's book Up the Youth Club argues these spaces are essential for fostering connections and safety.
- Labour has announced increased funding, but overall support remains inadequate.
- Ninety-three percent of attendees report positive life impacts, underscoring the need for renewed investment.
