The Big Lottery Fund invested over £100 million across 21 areas of England from 2013 to 2018 to help young people aged 18-24 who have been out of employment, education, or training for over 12 months to find jobs or entrepreneurial opportunities. Greater Manchester Talent Match specifically targets young carers, care leavers, ex-offenders, lone parents, and those with health or substance abuse issues. The goal is to support over 500 young people into work by the end of the 5-year program and create lasting changes in how organizations recruit and support unemployed youth. BAM and Talent Match collaborate by providing employability support, work experiences, and influencing employers and subcontractors to consider Talent Match clients.