With only a week to go to apply for Better Youth Spaces funding we are shining a spotlight on some of the organisations that have had the go ahead on their projects. Grants will make refurbishments projects possible and enable youth services to buy vehicles or equipment to expand reach, improve capacity and improve safety.
To date, over 300 applications to the Government’s Better Youth Spaces fund have been approved, to the tune of £12m. The fast-paced nature of this grant programme means that these services can now get going on their projects to improve services for young people.
Still time to apply
We have received applications from all 42 of the eligible local authorities with a good spread across eligible regions. But this week is the last chance to apply for grants, so we are encouraging youth organisations to submit applications before the final deadline on 12 (noon) on Thursday 6th November 2025.
Visit our website for more information on Better Youth Spaces.
Making projects possible
Funding has already been approved for a range of youth organisations including sports clubs, youth clubs, outdoor or adventure activities, or creative arts services. The top 5 requests are for IT equipment or improvements; creative equipment (such as music); other equipment (varied); sports equipment; and furniture.
And services are delighted!
“Thanks so much to Social Investment Business and the Better Youth Spaces team for awarding Projekts MCR this grant – we are enormously grateful!” Projekts MCR is a Manchester Skateboarding park. Their grant will buy a second electric tricycle for their Manchester skateboarding coaching, making sessions accessible for non-driver; more portable ramps, hybrid work kits, and improved café furniture to boost skatepark capacity, attract more youth, and increase room hire revenue; and additional storage to help us handle extra equipment and meet growing coaching demand.
“This is just the best news ever. It will make a huge difference to our young people.” Global Grooves, North West of England. This project will add a crew cab van, assistive listening and security access, a portable arts kit, and flexible digital tools—offering a major upgrade to improve safety, quality, and opportunity at the Vale, a former textile mill in the converted to a state-of-the-art venue for all kinds of artistic, creative and Carnival happenings.
“This will make a massive difference, and we are hugely thankful for the support.” Sports Alive Northwest, a leading provider of a variety of quality programmes for young people across Liverpool. The grant will pay for a Soccerena pitch, an equipment vehicle, and a mobile climbing wall. This will enable Sports Alive NW to run youth programs every night of the week in over thirteen wards across Merseyside, Knowsley, and Halton to help engage vulnerable young people (ages 11-25) in deprived areas through positive activities.
“We’re genuinely excited and ready to get started.” After receiving an abandoned building vacant for 15 years, Youth & Community Connexions, based in North London, has already converted 80% into a community hub. Better Youth Spaces funding will help to finish the last 20%, opening five modern spaces: a computer suite for employability skills: a VR/sensory room for immersive learning: and a studio for youth storytelling.
Don’t miss out on funding for your project – apply for a Better Youth Spaces grant today! Closing date: 6 November 2025.
