Ygam Brings Together Gambling Levy-funded Prevention Sector

The UK gambling harm charity Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (Ygam) has convened the inaugural meeting of the newly formed Prevention Delivery Network, bringing together organisations delivering gambling harm prevention activity under the new statutory levy system.

Ygam invited all 33 commissioned organisations to participate, with the network aiming to strengthen collaboration, share learning and maximise the collective impact of prevention activity.

The organisations were commissioned through the Gambling Harms Prevention and Resilience Fund by the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID), the commissioning body for prevention in England, with funding awards announced in April 2026.

The inaugural meeting brought together representatives from organisations across England for a constructive and engaging discussion. It provided an opportunity for organisations to build relationships, develop a better understanding of each other’s work and explore how they can work together to strengthen the impact of prevention activity.

The Prevention Delivery Network will meet quarterly and provide a practical forum for organisations delivering levy-funded prevention programmes. Members will be able to share learning and insights from delivery, discuss common challenges, identify opportunities for collaboration and help reduce unnecessary duplication.

The network is member-led, with Ygam chairing the initial meetings while it becomes established. Chairing will then rotate between participating organisations, supporting shared ownership of the network and its future direction.

Emily Tofield, CEO of Ygam, said: “The creation of the Prevention Delivery Network marks an important step towards building a more connected and collaborative approach to gambling harm prevention under the new statutory levy. It was encouraging to see such strong engagement at the inaugural meeting. The network brings together organisations with significant experience and expertise in preventing gambling harms, alongside new entrants bringing fresh ideas and approaches. By working together, we can learn from one another, strengthen delivery and maximise the collective impact of the investment being made in prevention.”