The British Youth Council is the National Youth Council of the UK. A youth-led charity, we empower young people aged 25 and under to influence and inform the decisions that affect their lives. We support young people to get involved in their communities and democracy locally, nationally and internationally, making a difference as volunteers, campaigners, decision-makers and leaders.
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British Youth Council to close following seven decades of youth voice
The British Youth Council is sad to announce its permanent closure after more than 75 years of championing the voices of young people. Speaking on behalf of the charity and the Board of Trustees, Zara Khan, Chair of the British Youth Council said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the permanent closure of
More than half a million young people declare health and wellbeing their biggest issue
Young participants in the UK’s largest youth consultation have stated health and wellbeing is their biggest concern. These results mirror the outcome of the previous Make Your Mark vote in 2022, indicating health and wellbeing remains an issue of prescient concern. The statement follows the British Youth Council’s announcement that the charity will close. Over
- Published in News, Press, UK Youth Parliament
British Youth Council Chief Executive to stand down in March 2024
The British Youth Council’s Chief Executive, Jo Hobbs MBE, will leave the charity to move on to a new role in the sector. Jo has led the charity for 8 years, supporting the National Youth Council in its mission to bring young people together to find their voice and use it to improve the lives
The cost of living is negatively impacting many aspects of young people’s lives, Youth Select Committee concludes
On Wednesday 6th March, the Youth Select Committee launched its report investigating the impact of the cost of living on young people’s health and wellbeing. The Committee has ruled that transformative economic shifts have impacted young people’s emotional, physical and mental wellbeing. The cost of living was investigated following a 2022 UK-wide ballot of over
- Published in News, Press, Youth Select Committee