Fortia Insight is delivering a national evaluation for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and The National Lottery Community Fund, exploring how extended youth provision can help reduce youth anti-social behaviour (ASB) in communities across England. The evaluation involves visiting ten locations in summer 2026 to understand community perspectives and the impact of expanded youth services, including a visit to Aston.

Fortia Insight are inviting voluntary and community organisations in Aston to apply to become Community Navigators, working alongside our evaluation team to help plan, promote, and co-deliver community focus groups, and to contribute to interpreting the findings. The role includes taking part in a half‑day training session, supporting planning and preparation, helping to promote participation, co‑delivering up to two focus groups, and joining a findings workshop.

To recognise the estimated 4.5 to 5 days of involvement, participating organisations will receive a £1,000 (exc. VAT) fixed fee, inclusive of staff time and any associated expenses. In addition to this all community participants will receive a £20 Love2Shop voucher.

Download the Statement of Requirements for full details of the role, conditions of participation, and application process.

Organisations can apply by completing the Expression of Interest form and returning it by 7th June at 5pm. Or view an online version here.

If you are interested in this opportunity but the short deadline is a barrier to applying, please reach out directly to Stef at [email protected] who will be happy to discuss an extension