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We empower all young people across the UK to have a say and be heard.

Welcome to the British Youth Council

Welcome to the British Youth Council

The British Youth Council (BYC) is led by young people for young people, aged 26 and under, across the UK.  This year BYC is celebrating 60 years of empowering young people to have a say and be heard. 2008 is shaping up to be a great year of getting active and campaigning, so now is the time to get involved! 

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20 | 11 | 08

BYC and youth charities unite to change the record on young people

BYC and youth charities unite to change the record on young people

The British Youth Council has become part of a powerful alliance today (Thursday 20 November) along with other influential youth charities across the UK which aims to highlight the positive difference young people make to society.

13 | 11 | 08

Let's make the headlines!

Let's make the headlines!

An initiative launched by the Respect? campaign today (November 11 2008) urges young people to take ownership of the British media and make their opinions heard.

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Find a Local Youth Council

Find a Local Youth Council

Use the BYC map to find a Local Youth Council where you live...