Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 73164

Youth Services

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 23 September 2025

Question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Conservative — Fylde

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps she is taking to support councils to improve the availability of activities for young people during (a) evenings, (b) weekends and (c) school holidays.

Answer

Stephanie Peacock
In 2025/26, DCMS is investing £28 million to increase young people’s access to more and better enriching activities. This includes programmes such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and Uniformed Youth Fund. As part of the Uniformed Youth Fund, DCMS funded ...
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