The purpose of the YSDF is to promote and support growth and build capacity within third sector organisations (TSOs) who deliver effective services and activities for young people in England, particularly the most disadvantaged.
Through a mixture of grant funding and business support we want to enable good third sector youth organisations to sustain and grow their provision, including strategies to diversify their income streams. Up to £100 million from April 2008 to March 2011 is available to support third sector organisations (TSOs).
Ministerial Changes
The new Education Secretary, Michael Gove, is now in place, heading the renamed Department for Education (formerly Department for Children, Schools and Families), which assumes responsibility for education and children's services.
Other key Departmental appointments have been announced:
Minister of State for Education - Sarah Teather
Junior Minister for Children – Tim Loughton
Schools Minister - Nick Gibb
Refer to http://www.education.gov.uk/team for details of the ministerial team in due course.
Monthly bulletins are produced by the Managing Body including information on funding streams and conferences and training events that may be of interest.
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