Evaluation of the Fair Chance Fund Second Interim Report

This document describes a comprehensive evaluation of the Fair Chance Fund (FCF) program, which is designed to support homeless young people aged 18 to 24 by improving their accommodation, education, training, volunteering, and employment outcomes. The evaluation, conducted by ICF, utilized qualitative fieldwork, data collection, and interviews with various stakeholders to assess the program's delivery models, performance, and effectiveness. Results showed that while the program exceeded recruitment forecasts and was successful in securing accommodation, it faced challenges in education, training, and employment, with less interest in volunteering. Key findings include the importance of key worker support, the need for ongoing mental health support, and the effectiveness of strategies such as in-house training and flexible learning. Governance and performance management were generally positive, but concerns about the sustainability of funding and the need for ongoing support post-program were highlighted. The evaluation also examined the use of Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) and Payment by Results (PbR), noting the benefits and challenges of these funding models. The final year of the evaluation will focus on comparing the program's achievements against its initial goals to determine overall success. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Other
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: October 2017

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes