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.
Heartfelt Thank You to those who supported The Big Give Challenge 2022!
The British Youth Council extends a massive THANK YOU to all those who supported our participation in 2022’s The Big Give! A particular thanks goes to those who contributed financially: our pledgers, donors and partners – and of course, our charity champion, Four Acre Trust. This year was an ambitious one for us: we aimed
- Published in Blogs, Fundraising
Highlights from the youth conference in Berlin
Between the 30th of November – the 2nd of December 2022 Osaro Otobo, the British Youth Council’s Deputy Chair, and I travelled to Berlin, Germany to attend a special youth conference titled “Democracy and human rights in times of crisis – the contribution of young people in Europe”. Jointly organised by the Parliamentary Assembly of
- Published in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
Attending the European Youth Forum General Assembly
On the 23rd – 27th of November 2022 Zara Khan, the British Youth Council’s newly-elected Chair, and I travelled to Tirana, Albania to attend the European Youth Forum’s (YFJ) General Assembly. As an event that takes place once every two years, the General Assembly is truly an experience. Held in Tirana – the 2022 European
- Published in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
New Trustee Kieran White reflects on their first Board Meeting
Becoming a trustee was definitely not something I had planned on doing this early in my career, at what is considered such a young age for this role. So why did I apply? What attracted me to click the button on the British Youth Council website? The simple answer – it sounded fun, challenging and
- Published in Blogs