Young people supported by a police-led scheme have said they are "disappointed" it is being axed.
The Aston Project was set up in 2011 to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Cheltenham by rewarding young people, who volunteered or joined clubs, with activities such as pony trekking or canoeing.
It has transformed the lives of thousands of children over the past decade, but it now being axed as Gloucestershire Police attempts to plug a £12.3m funding gap.
A police spokesperson said the force had to take "decisive action" to improve core services they provide to communities.
Arthur Doxsey, 18, joined the project when he was eleven years old after his brother Harry became a mentor in the scheme. Arthur said the decision changed his life for the better.
"I was a young carer and quite a vulnerable young person at that time.
"I was quite scared I was going to be lead into anti-social behaviour, going into the wrong crowd.
"It [the project] helped me massively," he said. "I've learnt so many skills and I've learnt who I want to be – that's the most amazing thing I've learnt," he said.
