Evidence library
Establishing Youth Voice
An evaluation of Youth Voice across 3 intiatives: #iwill Fund, Department of Culture, Media and Sport, and the National Lottery Community Fund’s Youth Voice.
Youth Led Peer Research: Impact and response
The National Lottery Community Fund’s response to Youth Led Peer Research (YLPR) report, delivered by The Young Foundation.
Youth Social Action and Outcomes for Young People
Evidence review conducted by the #iwill Fund Learning Hub on youth social action and its impact on young people.
Towards a Typology of Youth Social Action
Evidence review by the iwill Fund Learning Hub. t It proposes a typology to classify different forms of youth social action activity.
The Socio-Economic Participation Gap in Youth Social Action
A review on socio‑economic inequalities in youth social action focusing on lower‑income young people.
How Involvement in Youth Social Action Benefits Young People: Lessons from the #iwill Youth Social Action Fund
A short summary of the key benefits of youth social action for young people. It draws on evidence from the #iwill Youth Social Action Fund.
The Story of our Volunteer Programme - Reflecting on the volunteer programme journey from its origins with Hull UK City of Culture 2017 to HEY! Volunteering
This report tells the story of Hull’s volunteer programme, from its beginnings supporting Hull UK City of Culture 2017 to its development into HEY! Volunteering.
Young Brum Impact Report Sept 22 - Aug 25
This report reviews the impact of Young Brum, a youth programme delivered by InUnity across south Birmingham between 2022 and 2025.
Ripple Effect Project - End of Test and Learn project report October 2025
This report reviews Swim England’s Ripple Effect project, which aimed to increase volunteering opportunities for disabled people in aquatics.
Evaluation of the Coronavirus Community Support Fund: Value for money report
Evaluation of the £187 million Coronavirus Community Support Fund suggests the benefits outweighed the costs and the funding was used well overall.
The evidence library archive
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