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19/12/2011
BYC welcomes Positive for Youth statement - but warns we need to see it deliver
The British Youth Council and the UK Youth Parliament have been commissioned under the new ‘Positive for Youth’ policy to support the voice of young people in shaping local and national policy through greater scrutiny and representation.
14/12/2011
Support BYC's call for Continued European Funding for young people to continue targeted Youth in Action fund
13/12/2011
BYC “positive for youth” Jobs
We are recruiting two full time posts to promote youth voices, news and recognition.
07/12/2011
BYC “Youth Voices Awards” – Minister Tim Loughton MP “positive for youth” and BYC
Young people from Youth Councils and UK Youth Parliament from the around the country came to Westminster to receive their Youth Voice awards for speaking up in their local communities.
25/11/2011
More than just jabs: Someone to trust
24/11/2011
BYC sponsors Children & Young People Now Awards
16/11/2011
Youth Unemployment 1 Million+ ! Is anyone listening to us?
11/11/2011
We’ll be back – better and stronger
07/11/2011
UK Youth Parliament priority campaign is: ‘Make public transport cheaper, better and accessible for all'
27/10/2011
Choose Youth Rally Delegation Meets Minister
27/10/2011
CHINA: “Same Future – lets share it”
18/10/2011
Youth Work Week 31st October – 6th November 2011
17/10/2011
First Ever Winners Of The Youth Voice Award
16/10/2011
Whats Youth Got To Do With It?
30/09/2011
British Youth Council wins Trustee Board of the Year at the Third Sector Excellence Awards
19/09/2011
Watch Videos: Take a Look at BYC's New Priority Campaigns 2011
16/09/2011
The BYC London Convention - by 24Twentyfour
13/09/2011
Radio 1’s BIG CONVERSATION - BYC & UKYP at City Hall
08/09/2011
BYC celebrates ‘youth voice’ win at successful Annual Council Meeting
05/09/2011
British Youth Council wins new contract to run “Youth Voice” initiative
22/08/2011
Young representative invited to No 10 to share his perspective
16/08/2011
BBC Radio 1 Teen Awards 2011, partnership with British Youth Council
12/08/2011
Youth Voice - Part of the Solution Not The Problem (International Day Of Youth)
09/08/2011
Looting and Lawlessness unacceptable - BYC response
27/07/2011
British Youth Council and UK Youth Parliament attend United Nations
26/07/2011
UKYP Annual Sitting stands in silence and solidarity for Norwegian youth
19/07/2011
EMA replacement is too little, too late – BYC reacts to MPs' Committee findings
17/07/2011
BYC urges Deputy Prime Minister to champion "Cross Departmental Youth Committee"
15/07/2011
A Level students tell Government reviewer ways to break down barriers to University
14/07/2011
"Positive For Youth" Government invites feedback on draft "Youth Policy"
12/07/2011
BYC campaigner Aishi Bi calls for retention of Citizenship Education in Curriculum
29/06/2011
Young people meet Shadow Transport Minister
23/06/2011
BYC and UKYP respond to MPs' report on youth services
21/06/2011
Young people demand green jobs and stronger EU emission targets
16/06/2011
Lobby the Scottish Parliament to back Votes at 16 now
11/06/2011
BYC's Three Nations Tour
10/06/2011
Become a BYC volunteer, get skills and experience whilst making a difference in young people lives
03/06/2011
Government consults young people on youth participation proposal
02/06/2011
Save our buses
18/05/2011
BIG Lottery Boost to BYC Conventions
17/05/2011
Speakers Corner - BYC calls for Votes 16
03/05/2011
Most young people say YES to AV
27/04/2011
BYC announces new Local Councillor Shadowing Award
25/04/2011
Youth unemployment - there's no future in it!
24/04/2011
British Youth Council Announces Annual Convention Dates
22/04/2011
The British Youth Council to support UK Youth Parliament
20/04/2011
BYC campaigners support Choose Youth at TUC march
20/04/2011
Youth councillor speaks out on tuition fees
19/04/2011
Former Trustee visits BYC to discuss Europe
18/04/2011
Become part of the new look Votes at 16 campaign
17/04/2011
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06/04/2011
British Youth Council Announces Annual Convention Dates

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We run training workshops, create volunteering opportunities and build inspiring campaigns which give everyone aged 25 and under a chance to make a positive contribution to society.

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