Research and analysis

Evaluation of the Youth Investment Fund Phase 2: interim report

The Youth Investment Fund Phase 2 is a capital fund of over £300 million to build and renovate youth facilities across England.

Applies to England

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The Youth Investment Fund Phase 2 launched in August 2022, under the previous government, and will run until the end of March 2026.

The 2024 interim evaluation report contains findings related to fund promotion, the application process, assessment of applications and early distribution of funds. The fund is being delivered by an intermediary grant maker, Social Investment Business, on behalf of DCMS. The report uses data from a survey of applicants, monitoring data and interviews with successful and unsuccessful grantees, DCMS and the intermediary grant maker. Data for this report was collected in 2023 and 2024.

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Published 28 August 2025

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