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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November 21, 2023 By Curtis Yip in Blogs, Youth Voice, Youth Voice Advisory Group
Young people feed back on government environment plan
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October 30, 2023 By Izzy Taylor in Blogs
New solutions are needed to combat youth violence
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October 26, 2023 By Taha Tariq in Blogs, Voting, Youth Voice Advisory Group
Democratic engagement for youth: a way forward
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October 11, 2023 By Safak Nur Civelek in Blogs, Challenge Events, Fundraising
A big thank you to our amazing Challenge 75 fundraisers and supporters
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October 9, 2023 By Aavani Kaur Randhawa in Blogs, Votes at 16, Voting
Young people should be trusted with the vote at 16 – here’s why
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October 2, 2023 By Ella Kearley in Blogs, Votes at 16, Voting
Local elections in May required Voter ID: Was it worth it?
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September 13, 2023 By Izzy Taylor in Blogs, News
British Youth Council calls for mental health support to reflect diverse needs of young people
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August 31, 2023 By Katie Burke in Blogs
Trustees get ready for the Annual Council Meeting
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August 21, 2023 By Safak Nur Civelek in Blogs, Challenge Events, Fundraising, Youth Voice
Merchandise design competition: Honouring the 75th anniversary with creativity
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August 14, 2023 By William Awomoyi in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
UK Young Ambassadors attend Chatham House Annual Flagship Conference
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August 3, 2023 By Adele Leung in Blogs, Votes at 16
Youth leaders speak at conference on the future of education
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July 28, 2023 By Joe Seddon in Blogs
Lessons from an outgoing British Youth Council Trustee
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July 12, 2023 By Blessing Oppong Hachem in Blogs, Votes at 16
Reflections from the Votes at 16 Youth Action Group Residential: Liverpool 2023
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July 9, 2023 By Lauren Bond in Blogs, UK Youth Parliament
Food for Learning: Northern Ireland Spills the Tea on Free School Meals
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July 7, 2023 By Ayah Mamode in Blogs, UK Youth Parliament, Youth Voice
Member of UK Youth Parliament attends National Education Union rally for free school meals
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July 6, 2023 By Safak Nur Civelek in Blogs, Challenge Events, Fundraising
Celebrating 75 Years of Empowering Youth: Join Challenge 75
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June 28, 2023 By Maya Samuel in Blogs, UK Youth Parliament
Food for Learning: Universal Free School Meals are a human right
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June 20, 2023 By Tom Matthew in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
Highlights from the European Youth Forum General Assembly
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June 15, 2023 By Maurizio Cuttin in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
An audience with the All Party Parliamentary Group on Youth Affairs
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June 13, 2023 By William Awomoyi in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
What young people expect in the Commonwealth Year of Youth
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June 8, 2023 By Oliver Probert-Hill in Blogs, Votes at 16, Voting
The 2023 local elections left young people behind. It’s time for things to change
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May 31, 2023 By Isabella Barrett in Blogs, UK Youth Parliament
Food for Learning: Why I believe in Universal Free School Meals
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May 30, 2023 By Izzy Taylor in Blogs, NHS Youth Forum
Empowering youth voices in accessing healthcare services: a firsthand account
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May 26, 2023 By Safak Nur Civelek in Blogs
Ways you can support the British Youth Council
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April 17, 2023 By Safak Nur Civelek in Blogs, Challenge Events, Fundraising
Celebrating the Success of The Big Leap Fundraising Challenge!
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April 11, 2023 By Harry Twohig in Blogs
Youth-led charity board reflects on organisations environmental policy in March meeting
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April 6, 2023 By Izzy Taylor in Blogs
Induction to the Sustainable Futures Youth Advisory Group
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March 17, 2023 By Caleb Lucibello-Goodman in Blogs, UK Youth Parliament
Education Roundtable with Baroness Diana Barran MBE: A Member of Youth Parliament’s summary
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March 8, 2023 By Martin Prinsloo in APPG on Votes at 16, Blogs
Votes at 16 APPG: New Manifesto marks hope for the future
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March 7, 2023 By Victor Agbontean in Blogs, NHS Youth Forum
Healthcare inequalities and strategies to address them
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March 6, 2023 By Maurizio Cuttin in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
Creating a more inclusive, peaceful and democratic Europe
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March 3, 2023 By Ventsislav Lyubomirov in Blogs, UK Youth Parliament, Youth Voice
Reflecting on our gathering of youth reps in London
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February 22, 2023 By Sila Ugurlu in Blogs
Updates from the Trustees February Board Meeting
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February 2, 2023 By Safak Nur Civelek in Blogs, Fundraising
Greatest thanks to everyone contributing in the Run31 Challenge
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January 31, 2023 By Beth Dennis in Blogs, NHS Youth Forum
Stereotypes of young people accessing healthcare services
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January 26, 2023 By Safak Nur Civelek in Blogs, Fundraising
Are you brave enough to take on The Big Leap?
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December 22, 2022 By Zara Khan in Blogs
Reflecting on the successes of 2022
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By Safak Nur Civelek in Blogs, Challenge Events, Fundraising
Are you up for the Run31 Challenge?
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December 20, 2022 By Holly Mackinnon in Blogs
Young People have their say on climate in COP27 roundtable
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December 19, 2022 By Safak Nur Civelek in Blogs, Fundraising
Heartfelt Thank You to those who supported The Big Give Challenge 2022!
