This guidance supports organisations that have received VAT zero‑rating on a YIF‑funded capital build, explaining ongoing responsibilities, risks and the 10‑year rule to help protect relief already claimed. It is…
Clare Langley, General Manager for YMCA Taunton, says that being part of the Youth Investment Fund has enabled them to really look at the future. It’s encouraged the team and…
Leo Copsey, Youth Services Manager at YMCA Lincolnshire, reflects on the Youth Investment Fund and says the project’s biggest success has been welcoming 300 young people through their doors each…
This session guides organisations through yearend preparation, including audit and independent examination requirements, trustees’ annual reports, key disclosures and the accounting implications of YIF projects. It is delivered by Neal…
This practical session offers guidance on using Xero and other accounting systems effectively, covering budgeting, cashflow forecasting, board reporting and preparing for upcoming SORP and FRS102 changes. It is delivered…
This session explores the most common reasons grant applications are rejected and offers practical guidance on strengthening bids, from evidence of need and impact to budgets, clarity and eligibility. It…
This session explores how youth organisations can cut through the noise by clarifying their story, strengthening their brand and communicating what makes them distinctive, using storytelling and a clear USP….
This session helps youth organisations understand the true costs of running and maintaining buildings, including hidden, long‑term and climate‑related costs, and how to reduce risk and improve value for money….
This guidance explains how the Capital Goods Scheme affects YIF‑funded building projects over £250,000, helping organisations understand VAT recovery, adjustments and ongoing compliance when building use changes. It is commissioned…
This guidance helps organisations understand how VAT applies to income from goods and services, including when VAT registration is required and how different income types are classified. It is commissioned…
Introduction Liberdade Community Development Trust is a disability arts charity founded in 2003 in the North East of England, pioneering a model where people with learning disabilities set up and…
This session explores how youth organisations can develop and grow trading income, sharing practical models, creative examples and guidance on doing it sustainably and within the rules. It is delivered…
Chartered accountant Neil Trup shares why our Central Support Offer (CSO) is so valuable to youth services. Neil says that CSO has unlocked expertise in governance, financial management and so…
Before the Youth Investment Fund, The Florrie did not have a dedicated youth space, so young people had to share facilities with the wider community. Capital funding has now created…
Introduction Investing in Children CIC is a children’s rights organisation based in County Durham, working across the North East of England to promote the voice and rights of children and…
Introduction Gosforth Civic Theatre (GCT) is an independent arts venue, café bar, events space and community hub located three miles north of Newcastle city centre. Founded to create an inclusive…
This practical tool shows how youth organisations can capture their strategy, finances, operations and impact on a single page to support clearer planning and decision‑making. It was developed by Neal…
This session shares practical, low‑pressure approaches to help youth organisations grow their audiences by building community, clarifying messages and increasing sustainable visibility. It is delivered by Eastside People, a social…
Sam Garbett, Operations Manager for Southmead Development Trust in Bristol, shares some key learning from delivering their Youth Investment Fund project and says how vital our Central Support Offer (CSO)…
This session provides a clear overview of the upcoming Charities SORP 2026 changes, highlighting what’s new and what YIF‑funded organisations need to prepare for, including reporting tiers, income recognition and…
Sue Barker, from 1st Shelton Lock Scout and Guide Group, based in Derby, praises the Youth Investment Fund team for all the support they received in delivering their brand-new hub….
Introduction Seagulls Lowencroft is a theatre providing a varied programme of arts and performance events for its local community in Sullfork. Alongside commercially‑focused mainstream performances, the organisation delivers arts courses,…
Introduction The Bronte Youth and Community Centre (“The Bronte”) is the only youth centre located in the heart of Liverpool City Centre, with a history stretching back to the early…
Introduction Brighton Youth Centre are using their Youth Investment Fund (YIF) grant to completely rebuild its centre, operating from a temporary base while construction takes place. Led by a team…
This session explores how organisations can develop clear, achievable strategies that align purpose, resources and capacity, while responding to real‑world pressures and funder expectations. It is delivered by PG Collective,…
One of our Central Support Offer’s (CSO) delivery partners is Participate Projects. In the film you’ll hear from Anthony Waddington, CEO for Participate Projects. Anthony says that the Youth Investment…
Meet Dean and Liz from Ocean Road Youth Centre in South Shields. In the film they share how the Youth Investment Fund has enabled them to build a brand-new youth…
Phil Atkinson from 33rd Norwich Scouts says the Youth Investment Fund has been transformational. Reflecting on the capital programme, Phil adds that the proudest achievement was transforming a derelict freezing…
National Youth Agency (NYA) is one of the Youth Investment Fund’s (YIF) delivery partners. In this film, Kirsty Burden, Programme Officer for National Youth Agency, explains that their role has…
For practical resources that support day‑to‑day youth work delivery, including youth work practice, participation, safeguarding, governance and leadership, visit the National Youth Agency Knowledge Hub. The hub brings together curated guidance, tools…
