The Lost Art of Youth Clubs: Can They Be Saved in a Digital Age? The youth clubs that once thrived in England and Wales are rapidly disappearing, casualties of a decade long budget squeeze.
Since 2010, spending on youth services has plummeted by 73%, with over 1,000 council run centres shutting their doors.
The numbers are stark: the number of full time youth workers fell by 34% between 2012 13 and 2023 24. Amidst this gloom, there's a glimmer of hope.