Justin Woolford, Senior Campaigns Manager, The Co-operative Group
Training
For young people
Our training programmes empower young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to bring about change on a local, national and international level.
For schools
We can provide training for your pupils to help them develop key skills such as negotiation, time management and public speaking.
Training from Participation Works
Participation Works is a partnership of seven national children and young people's agencies, including BYC. Find out about their training courses, including Young Inspectors.
Challenge 39% Volunteer Workshop Facilitator training
Challenge 39% is a project running in conjunction with Parliament Week focusing on women in democracy. This is an opportunity to explore issues and experiences of UK democracy with leading female parliamentarians and the chance to design and deliver your very own workshop about women in democracy in your local region.
Consultancy
What we offer
At home and abroad, we enable organisations to effectively involve and motivate young people in their work, from community projects through to the boardroom.
Past projects
Examples of our recent consultancy work with organisations such as the BBC Trust, the Department of Health, the Department for Education and the Low Pay Commission.
Awards
Youth on Board Awards
A youth-led rolling award scheme that recognises innovative and exciting youth participation.
Youth Voice Award
Accredits the hard work that young representatives do within their local communities.
Local Councillor Shadowing Award
Recognises young people's understanding and involvement in local democracy.
