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National Youth Agency Core Grant and Youth Worker Bursary Fund Evaluation

An independent study covering the process and impact evaluation of the National Youth Agency Core Grant and Youth Worker Bursary Fund.

Applies to England

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The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) commissioned an independent provider (CFE Research) to conduct an evaluation covering the National Youth Agency (NYA) Core Grant from 2022 to 2025 and the Youth Worker Bursary Fund from 2019 to 2025. 

The evaluation report explores the effectiveness and perceived impact of the activities delivered by NYA funded for the two grants. The evaluation was delivered through a mixed-methods approach which captured evidence from a range of primary and secondary sources including surveys, a desk based review, analysis of management information, and interviews

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Published 18 December 2025

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