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Synopsis:

00.00-03.36
Asif 23, Bradford youth worker. Volunteer with 'youthbank' allocates local grants. Describes troubles in home town in 2001 and community development since.

03.37-08.56
'Youthbank' wants to raise profile. Press interest. Callum makes case for football strips. Are panel convinced? Asif hates disappointing people. Personal life - arranged marriage - waiting for bride from Pakistan. Callum's bid successful.

08.57-14.53
Asif motivated by personal experience of 'youthbank' when younger. Now giving something back. Rashta and three friends bid for London trip. Question over benefit to community. Unsuccessful. Will try again.

14.54-20.45
Vintage bus takes 'youthbank' to community. First stop is community centre. No one turns up. Asif philosophical. Rashta and friends apply again. How panel decides grant awards.

20.46-24.00
Rashta's application turned down again, in encouraging way - needs more work. Jody gets £500 for equipment for neighbourhood project. Involves young people in cleaning up neighbourhood, including used syringes.



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