£10 million was pledged by Ministers for each of 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06 for the youth work programme. Key aims of the TYWDF were to:
- Support the implementation of Youth Service Plans
- Build capacity within the voluntary sector
- Introduce innovative and imaginative projects - particularly around cultural diversity, the promotion of community cohesion and the reduction of youth crime and anti-social behaviour
- Continue to bring youth services into closer engagement with Connexions
The TYWPIF carries forward the previous agenda but also asks for youth services to focus resources on work around achieving performance measures. Priorities for this fund are:
- To support youth services in the planning and managing of performance indicators
- Help in the implementation of the Youth Service Quality Mark
- Help youth services with workforce development issues
- Bring about regional development and inter-authority collaboration
- Support innovative youth work, particularly sustainable development
- Support youth services make provision for activities in accordance with the Special Education Needs Disability Act
