Guidance

Youth Investment Fund (YIF) - places selection methodology

Metrics used and underlying methodology to select the shortlist of geographical areas the Youth Investment Fund (YIF) will be targeted to.

Applies to England

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DCMS is launching the Youth Investment Fund (YIF) for England which seeks to improve the effectiveness of youth facilities and services to drive better outcomes:

  • improve health and wellbeing of young people

  • equip young people with skills for work and life

  • empower young people to be active members of their communities and society

  • levelling up of provision in ‘left behind’ areas

The aim of this document is to outline the metrics used and underlying methodology to select the shortlist of geographical areas YIF will be targeted to.

Updates to this page

Published 26 January 2022
Last updated 19 April 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added paragraph re: the YIF postcode checker.

  2. First published.

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