CashBack for Communities Youth Work Fund Annual Report 2020 / 21
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Match and In-Kind Funding
The 62 projects that have completed delivery and an end of project report were awarded £ 258,979.76 and reported :
£ 131,662 of in-kind funding ( actual ) £ 141,370 of match funding ( actual ) A total of - £ 272,992 ( 105 % return on investment )
While we don ’ t ask each project to breakdown the match / in-kind funding in detail it is clear from both the original applications and end of project reports that this is mainly staff / volunteer time with a smaller proportion set against venue costs . CashBack awards predominantly support activity costs ( and then additional staff time ) and this provide an important bolster to local budgets . Typically in youth work it is critical to engage young people ( particularly those young people involved in or at risk of involvement in ASB and crime ) around activities that interest them and that then provide a platform for personal and social learning and development work . In the context of significant cuts to local youth work budgets CashBack funding continues to play a critical role in supporting youth work with at risk young people across Scotland .
Performance Against Outcome Targets Outcome one -
“ Young people build their confidence and resilience , benefit from support networks and reduce risk taking behaviour ”
Indicator
YP report Increased levels of confidence and resilience
Reported number
Target number
% of reported YP
Target % of reported YP
3,611 7,500 56 % 75 %
YP feel able to do new things 3,400 7,500 53 % 75 %
YP report that they have positive supportive networks
YP report positive changes in their behaviour
3,135 7,500 49 % 75 %
2,693 3,500 42 % 35 %