Better Tomorrows Programme: More young people in Cumbria getting access to quality youth work - Evaluation Report - Year 3.

Hayes, Tracy (2025) Better Tomorrows Programme: More young people in Cumbria getting access to quality youth work - Evaluation Report - Year 3. [Report]

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Abstract

Key highlights: As a result of the Better Tomorrows programme by the end of year 3: • More than £2.5 million has been raised from over 50 funders, including a National Lottery Community Fund grant. • Over 8,055 new young people engaged in youth work. • 61 more trained youth workers. • 46 new youth work jobs funded across Cumbria. • Over 22,230 hours of new youth work provision. • It is estimated that ‘for every £1 the government invests in youth work, the benefit to the taxpayer is between £3.20 and £6.40’ (UK Youth). By the end of Year 3 of the programme, the £2.5 million invested in Better Tomorrows represents a benefit of £8-16 million. • Better Tomorrows is an example to others of what can be achieved when someone in a leadership position identifies an issue, develops a clear vision and takes a collaborative approach to inspire change. Context: The Better Tomorrows Programme was initially a three-year initiative (now extended) in Cumbria launched in 2021, which aims to increase the number of trained youth workers and improve access to youth support services. It is supported by Cumbria Community Foundation, Cumbria Youth Alliance and Francis Scott Trust. As of Spring 2025, more than £2.5 million has been raised from over 50 funders, including a National Lottery grant. The programme aims to empower young people through high-quality youth work, fostering their confidence, skills, and aspirations. Method: The Better Tomorrows Programme aims to provide quality youth work opportunities for young people in Cumbria. The evaluation focuses on three main areas: training, youth work jobs, and improving young people's lives, aiming to provide a holistic understanding of the programme and capture both intended and unintended outcomes. For more details on the background and evaluation method, please refer to the Year 1 report. Findings from Year 3: For reporting purposes, Year 3 is from 1 March 2024 to 28 February 2025.

Item Type:	Report
Depositing User:	Ms Raisa Burton
Date Deposited:	24 Nov 2025 16:15
Last Modified:	24 Nov 2025 16:15
URI:	https://marjon.repository.guildhe.ac.uk/id/eprint/18041

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