Scenario Planning Through Funding Challenges
YRH developed 5 financial scenarios that helped Action 4 Youth navigate a 50% government funding cut whilst maintaining their youth programmes. This is how we supported their resilience.
The Starting Position
Action 4 Youth runs transformation programmes including The Inspiration Programme and The Breakout Programme. They engaged YRH when government funding was cut by 50%.
The situation:
- Government funding halved
- Youth programmes at risk
- Board needing options
- CEO requiring support
- Services vital to maintain
Client website: www.action4youth.org
Our Planning Support
YRH provided:
Developed 5 different financial scenarios for the board
Our work included:
- Scenario modelling
- CEO collaboration
- Donor reporting enhancement
- Efficiency identification
- Service preservation focus
Our Support Process
Immediate Response
Crisis support:
- Current position analysis
- 5 scenarios created
- Board presentation
- Options clarified
- Decisions enabled
Strategic Planning
Building sustainability:
- CEO working sessions
- Donor reporting improved
- Efficiencies identified
- Sponsor targeting support
- Multiple paths shown
Implementation Support
Achieving stability:
- Chosen path supported
- Reporting maintained
- Progress monitored
- Adjustments made
- Services protected
The Planning We Provided
| Challenge | Our Support | Result |
| 50% funding cut | 5 scenarios | Clear options |
| Programme risk | Efficiency analysis | Services maintained |
| Board decisions | Clear presentations | Informed choices |
| CEO pressure | Direct support | Confidence built |
| Donor confidence | Enhanced reporting | New sponsors |
What Action 4 Youth Says
“When government funding was cut by 50%, YRH’s scenario planning helped us see a sustainable path forward. Their work with our CEO has been invaluable in maintaining our youth programmes.”
What YRH Provided
- Multi-scenario planning
- CEO support sessions
- Donor reporting enhancement
- Efficiency analysis
- Strategic guidance
Key Takeaways
- Scenarios provide options – 5 paths clearer than one
- CEO support valuable – Direct help builds confidence
- Efficiency preserves services – Savings without cuts
- Better reporting attracts funding – Donors need clarity
- Planning enables resilience – Preparation helps adaptation
