Youth Investment Fund Phase 1: Process Evaluation Report

This document describes an evaluation of the Ipsos Youth Investment Fund Phase 1, which aimed to enhance youth facilities and services in disadvantaged areas. The fund, which followed ISO 20252 standards, was popular, especially in the North West and West Midlands of England, and was mainly applied for by charitable organizations. The evaluation used monitoring, surveys, and interviews to assess the fund's implementation, outcomes, and impact. It found that the fund was generally well-received and effective in providing better activities and improving young people's mental health, wellbeing, and skills. However, issues with the application process, eligibility confusion, and concerns about selection fairness were noted. The fund also facilitated collaboration and equipment sharing among organizations. Despite challenges like staff recruitment and long waiting lists, there was a strong interest in the next phase, which will focus on expanding facilities. The document includes case studies, feedback, and recommendations for future phases, but notes that the findings are based on self-reported data and should be considered indicative. **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: Closed organisation: Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Process evaluation
• Process methods: Case studies; Individual interviews; Surveys and polling
• 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 2022

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