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Dec 9, 2025
Young Futures Hubs
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This government is committed to ensuring that success is not determined by background. Some young people face considerable challenges, including poverty, discrimination, and a lack of social and educational support. This can impede their progress and make them vulnerable to negative outcomes.
The government's manifesto committed to a Young Futures programme, made up of: Young Futures Prevention Partnerships and Young Futures Hubs.
On Tuesday 15 July, the Prime Minister set out plans to open 50 hubs over the next four years. £2 million is being made available to eight local authorities this financial year to design and implement 'early adopter' Young Futures Hubs. Beyond this year, Young Futures Hubs forms part of a £70 million transformation programme to local authorities until March 2029 to enhance and improve local youth service offers.
We will launch 50 YF Hubs in total, creating a network of inclusive, youth-led spaces for 10 to18-year-olds. Each YF Hub will be designed locally and will meet three outcomes: increasing opportunities, improving mental health and wellbeing, and reducing crime. The design and implementation of the programme in future years will be informed by our work with early adopters.
YF Hubs will offer inclusive, welcoming spaces, both physically and digitally, to provide coordinated support for young people. Building on existing spaces and local expertise, their locations will be determined by accessibility and need. Activities will be designed to be youth-led where possible and will offer enriching opportunities such as arts, sports, volunteering, and skills-based projects, all aimed at fostering confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging.
An additional £4 million is being made available through the Local Youth Transformation Fund for Early Adopters to apply to help ensure YF Hubs are built on a strong foundation of capability and leadership to deliver youth services.
The National Youth Agency (NYA), with UK Youth, Regional Youth
