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.
Read our latest blogs from the British Youth Council trustees, volunteers and staff.
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August 3, 2018 By Harvey Morton in Blogs
Youth Employment UK census allows young people to be heard on a range of issues
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July 30, 2018 By Larissa Kennedy in Blogs
Voter ID at elections marginalises the marginalised
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July 20, 2018 By Sylvia Cullen in Blogs
New guidance for schools a huge improvement
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By Joe Stockley in Blogs
Mental Health a crucial part of a Curriculum for Life
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June 22, 2018 By Zoe Cumberland in Blogs, Fundraising
A small charity reflections on navigating the world of impact
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June 5, 2018 By Kelly Balmer in Blogs
A delegate view: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Youth Forum
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April 17, 2018 By Anna Rose Barker in Blogs, Speeches
SPEECH: ‘Powering our Common Future’
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February 26, 2018 By Thomas Copeland in Blogs, Youth Select Committee
Increasing focus on body image is welcome but action must be taken
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February 2, 2018 By Priya Bharadia in Blogs
Changing constitutions: Brent Youth Parliament can now ask questions at full council meetings
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January 5, 2018 By Thomas Copeland in Blogs, Youth Select Committee
A Body Confident Future
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December 13, 2017 By Anna Rose Barker in 70th Anniversary, Blogs
Looking back at 2017: Growing from strength to strength
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December 12, 2017 By George Perfect in Blogs
Medway Youth Council Tackle Bullying
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December 5, 2017 By Owen Schauerman in Blogs
My time at the British Youth Council: an experience I’ll never forget
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November 3, 2017 By Jo Hobbs in Blogs, Votes at 16
A disappointing day for democracy
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By Layla Moran MP in Blogs, Votes at 16
“Our young adults are ready to take the reins, to have a say in a future… dominated not by us but by them.”
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November 2, 2017 By Alex Norris MP in Blogs, Votes at 16
“There’s a clear appetite in young people to be involved in the democratic process”
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By Anna Rose Barker in Blogs, Votes at 16
“What we need is a country that wholeheartedly supports and listens to young people”
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November 1, 2017 By Lucy Caldicott in Blogs, Votes at 16
The best way for young people to learn about politics is to get involved
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October 30, 2017 By Sandy Martin MP in Blogs, Votes at 16
“By introducing votes at 16 we could reverse the trend for lower and lower turnout levels”
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By Alex Cunningham MP in Blogs, Votes at 16
“The teenagers of today will one day rule the world… they need our support now”
