Our vision

All young people across the UK will have a say and be heard.

Our mission

The British Youth Council (BYC) is led by young people, for young people, aged 25 and under, across the UK.  We connect with our community of member organisations and network of Local Youth Councils, to empower all of us, wherever we’re from, to have a say and be heard.  Our fresh take on training and volunteering and our lively campaigns – both local and global – inspire young people to have a positive impact and make their voices count.

What we stand for

BYC is an organisation of young people for young people across the UK. We empower other young people to get involved in the things that are important to us and to have a say in decisions that affect our lives.  We believe that it doesn't matter who we are or where we come from, our voices count.

What we do

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 both in the UK and other countries.

We also link up with our Member Organisations and network of Local Youth Councils across the UK to share ideas, skills and information so that all young people can play a role in decisions about the things that matter.

So what does this mean for me?

Well, if you're aged 25 or under, we want you to have the chance to have your say and be heard.  One way that you can make an impact is through campaigning, and by getting involved in our campaigns you can directly influence MPs and policy makers.  You can tell us what you think we should be campaigning for through our Youth Manifesto. (See bottom of this page)

Another way that young people can get involved and make a real difference is through volunteering.  Why not check out the different ways you can volunteer with BYC or the organisations we work with?

Perhaps you are already part of a national youth organisation such as the Scouts or the NUS, or a Local Youth Council, or belong to the youth segment of a wider organisation such as a trade union.  We encourage these organisations to become our members so that together we can make the views of young people heard across the UK.  Through these organisations we also provide training so that young people can work together more effectively and get our point across to the people that make decisions.

1. BYC Strategic Framework

     

2. BYC Youth Manifesto