Reanalysis of YEF Evaluation Data Archive 

Introduction

This call seeks proposals to explore and use the YEF Evaluation Data Archive, which now holds data from 10 evaluations and going up to 35 evaluations by 2026/27.  

One of the main activities of the YEF is to fund and evaluate the impact of programmes and interventions. We pair each of these with an independent evaluator, who collects and evaluates data on participants, so that we can understand whether they are effective at reducing offending and improving a range of other related outcomes. At the end of our evaluations, data collected on participants are stored in our Evaluation Data Archive. 

About this call

We propose two phases to this work: 

1. Phase 1 (indicative timing: 9-12 months)  

During this phase, the successful team will explore:  

• the process for accessing and reanalysing the data;  
• the quality and consistency in the data archived across the evaluations;  
• the success of the pseudonymisation process (e.g. match-rate); and,  
• the feasibility of conducting follow-up analysis of matching to DfE and MoJ administrative records and other forms of reanalysis.  

1. Phase 2 (indicative timing: 12-18 months)  

During this phase, the team will conduct reanalysis of the archived data based on the scoping work undertaken during Phase 1, potentially including: 

• replication and subgroup analysis from the existing published evaluations;  
• descriptive analysis of populations of interest across pooled evaluation data; and,  
• follow-up evaluations using combined DfE and MoJ data, including offending and relevant educational outcomes (e.g. attendance, exclusion, attainment).  

For full details, please read our call for proposals. 

Race equity

At the YEF, we have a particular focus on race equity. This means we want to fund research that sheds light on the experiences of children and young people from Black, Asian and other minority backgrounds. We also want to ensure research is conducted in a way that accounts for potential sources of bias and that projects are able to fully account for the racialised context of their research and findings. Research teams should be aware of this as they put their proposals together and have plans in place to ensure race is fully accounted for in their work. 

Budget and timeline 

We expect the total budget costs to be between £200,000 to £250,000 for both Phases 1 and 2 combined. We expect Phase 1 to take between 9-12 months following agreements being signed and Phase 2 to take between 12-18 months. Applicants will need to make the case for the budget and timeline they submit.  

Timing

The timeline for this round is: 

• 6^th August 2025 – round opens 
• 26^th September 2025 – round closes (5pm) 
• 13^th – 24^th October 2025 – interviews for shortlisted proposals  
• 27^th October 2025 – decision on successful proposal 
• 5^th January 2026 – work commences 

How to apply

To apply, you’ll need to submit an online application via the link below. For details on the questions we ask and the scoring criteria we use, see our call for proposals. You’ll also need to submit a completed budget template. We will not accept applications or budget templates submitted via email. 

Questions

If you have any questions, please email Claryn Kung: claryn.kung@youthendowmentfund.org.uk, copying in data@youthendowmentfund.org.uk.  

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