The Rural Youth Network has been largely reliant on funding from the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) up until now. But the organisation was dealt a blow when it lost out on funds from the DCSF's £31m Children, Young People and Families Grant Programme (CYP Now, 20-26 February). Bill Niblo, treasurer of the Rural Youth Network, said although the DCSF's decision was a disappointment, the network had some cash reserves and would be examining alternative funding...