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The British Youth Council (BYC) is led by young people for young people, aged 25 and under, across the UK. We empower young people to have a say and be heard.
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17 | 08 | 10
Convention special 2010: Massive turn out at BYC Conventions!
The British Youth Council (BYC) Convention roadshow 2010 has come to an end. BYC has successful organised five one-day events all across the UK and 600 young people – a record number - came along to all five events.
12 | 08 | 10
International Year of Youth
UK youth representation charities unite to make International Youth Year count!
11 | 08 | 10
BYC ACM to break records
Attendance at our five devolved BYC Conventions doubled this year and we expect a record turnout from our membership at the British Youth Council (BYC) Annual Council Meeting (ACM) in Manchester this September.
02 | 08 | 10
Aged 21 and under? Got a job?
Feedback on your experiences and win a £50 Amazon voucher! We want to know about your experiences so we can present a true picture to the Government of how young people work, how much they get paid and what they think about their pay.
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BYC Minipoll
Do you understand your role in the Government's 'big society' agenda?
Giving young people the chance to inspect services in their area and have their say. Find out more about the programme here.
Find a Local Youth Council
Use the BYC map to find a Local Youth Council where you live...