Youth in Focus briefing event

Today we will... Provide context for Youth in Focus Tell you about Youth in Focus – our vision and programme overview Give you an opportunity to ask questions Offer the chance to network

Big Lottery Fund The largest Lottery distributor Our mission is to bring real improvements to communities and to the lives of people most in need. Outcomes focused funder

Big Thinking - what you told us Strong support for: Isolation and Transition as starting point Funding to those most in need Extending the undertaking to the VCS BIG being flexible and not afraid to take risks Providing support as well as grants

Grounded in Evidence Young Foundation Sinking and Swimming – Mapping Britain’s Unmet Needs

Intelligent Funder Outcomes Capacity Building Engagement Collaboration Innovation Lasting Impact

Our funding approaches Open funding – Reaching Communities and Awards for All Place-based funding - Big Local Targeted funding – Youth in Focus, Forces in Mind, Social Housing and Financial Inclusion