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Local Authority Funding for Youth Services Sees Biggest Annual Cut in Almost a Decade, New YMCA Analysis Reveals

Stuart Mitchell

The amount spent on youth services by local authorities in England and Wales has fallen by 10% in a single year, marking the largest annual reduction since 2016–17, according to new analysis published by YMCA England & Wales. YMCA’s annual report into youth service funding shows that councils in England spent £419 million on services for young people in 2024–25, a sharp year-on-year fall that comes at a critical moment for national policy on youth provision. Over the past 14 years, local authority funding for youth services in England has…

Chartered bodies urge government to champion professional standards to rebuild trust in public services

Stuart Mitchell

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has joined a group professional bodies representing more than 1.5 million people to write to the Government calling for stronger backing of Chartered and professionally registered status across key sectors, arguing it is essential to rebuilding public trust and driving economic growth. In an open letter to Pat McFadden, the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, the Chartered Week Alliance, a coalition of over 40 Chartered and professional organisations, asks ministers to take a lead in expecting and promoting professional registration and…

M&S To Raise Further £1.5m For YoungMinds Mental Health Services

Stuart Mitchell

This Children’s Mental Health Week, M&S and YoungMinds announce a major milestone in their partnership to support young people’s mental health. Having originally pledged to raise £5 million over three years, the partners have surpassed expectations – raising an incredible £5.5 million in just two years, a full year ahead of schedule. Building on this momentum and the incredible support of M&S customers and colleagues, the partnership is now setting a new ambition: to raise a further £1.5 million over the next year.   This could fund YoungMinds’ services and…

Markerstudy Team Up With Air Ambulances UK To Support Lifesaving Services

Stuart Mitchell

Markerstudy Group, one of the UK’s leading general insurance service providers, today announces its national charity partnership with Air Ambulances UK (AAUK), the organisation championing and supporting the lifesaving work of the UK’s 21 air ambulance charities. This partnership aims to raise vital funds to support air ambulance missions across the UK. Initially, fundraising will take place through a range of colleague initiatives and events, designed to engage teams and raise awareness of the critical care services provided by air ambulance charities. The UK’s 21 air ambulance charities deliver advanced,…

New research underlines pressures on third sector workforce and services

Stuart Mitchell

Lack of Fair Funding for Scotland’s voluntary sector is having a significant impact on staff, 2025’s Workforce Survey found. Only a sustainable, multi-year funding model for Scotland’s third sector can address growing pressures on workers across the charity sector, new research has found.  The 2025 Voluntary Workforce Survey, carried out by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO)  – Scotland’s national membership organisation for the voluntary sector – spoke to more than 1,300 people working for charities and voluntary organisations.   Funding insecurity and uncertainty, and general funding shortages impacting on pay and resources, are all having a…