The Difference We Make The impact of Young Somerset's work: Through participation in Young Somerset programmes, young people complete self-assessment evaluation tools, measuring different aspects of their development. 388 young people took part in the assessment during 2017. Through engagement with YS, young people articulated: 14% increase in motivation levels 14% increase in their ability to take responsibility 16% increase in inspiration to take the next steps in their careers 16% increase in new skills learned 18% increase in willingness to take on new challenges 18% increase in their skills in self-reflection 22% increase in contributions to the local community 625 young people engaged with YS's Open Access Youth Work 472 young people participated in YS's Skills Development Strand 631 young people took part in YS's Social Action Project Programmes In 2017, YS worked with young people from 41 different schools or colleges, and from 52 different towns or villages across Somerset. It is Young Somerset's ambition that by 2021, YS will engage with 3,000 young people each year – 1,000 young people within each of the organisation’s strands. Case Studies: