What does a YPF do?

1 Funding

YPFs make the local CYP voluntary sector a more viable prospect for external stakeholders to support.

They facilitate consortiums that fundraise collectively to:

Attract funding from new sources into the local area

Secure new contracts and grants from local/ central government

Attract corporate and individual funding opportunities

Raise funds from trusts and foundations to benefit their membership

Secure funding that can become a local Small Grants programme.

2 Networks

YPFs build trust and broker relationships between organisations from different sectors to enhance the CYP provision in their local area:

Organise sector (and location) specific capacity building, including training events, advice sessions and forums for organisations to share ideas, challenges and best practice

Coordinate CYP sector specific networking opportunities and support services

Work with statutory partners to develop initiatives that can be supported by the voluntary sector

3 Space

YPFs maximise spaces available for local groups to use for activities for children and young people:

Share venue and delivery spaces within their network

Maintain the YPF Venue Bank of affordable and available spaces for member organisations

Quality check available venues and the organisations seeking to hire spaces

4 Access

YPFs compile information about services in their local area and communicate it to relevant stakeholders:

Provide a single point of access for local young people and parents to understand what is available locally

Give their members access to a range of tailored support services including training, systems support and strengthening communications opportunities

Create access for external stakeholders such as funders, corporate organisations and MPs to information about local CYP organisations, services, structures and networks