Million Hours Fund Evaluation: Interim Report

Introduction

This interim evaluation examines what the Million Hours Fund (MHF) has achieved in its first 11 months, focusing on youth work delivered in areas with high levels of antisocial behaviour.

It understands early progress, delivery quality, and new results from funded activity.

It’s intended for:

• policymakers

• funders

• youth sector organisations

• practitioners designing or delivering targeted youth provision

Findings

The interim evaluation found that the Million Hours Fund:

• had delivered at least 899,227 hours of additional youth activities in antisocial behaviour’ hot spots’ at time of reporting

• improved young people’s emotional wellbeing and confidence, enabled staff and volunteers to build trusted relationships with young people and respond to local need

• highlighted challenges around workforce capacity, demand management, and securing suitable spaces for delivery