The 2023 local elections left young people behind. It’s time for things to change
The 2023 local elections happened in England on 4th May and Northern Ireland on the 18th May. People in many parts of England aged 18 and older had the chance to vote for their local councillors. These elections were crucial in deciding who ran our local councils. Local councils are in control of services like
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Food for Learning: Why I believe in Universal Free School Meals
Free school meals. Over a fifth of school-age children in the UK are eligible for them, and this number is up from previous years. They help relieve pressure on families to pay for food, especially if there are multiple children in the household; this is even more relevant during this Cost of Living crisis we
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Empowering youth voices in accessing healthcare services: a firsthand account
As a young person it can be remarkably challenging in accessing healthcare services. Sometimes it feels impossible to access them at all. Drawing from my own experiences, this blog explores why young people’s voices are so pertinent in ensuring they receive the great healthcare they are entitled to. The struggles as a young person My
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Ways you can support the British Youth Council
Alongside being an organisation that provides young people with a platform to raise their voices and influence policymakers on issues that matter to them, the British Youth Council is also a charity. Like any charitable organization, this means it requires funding to continue its work. Without the support of donors, fundraisers and supporters, we simply
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Celebrating the Success of The Big Leap Fundraising Challenge!
The British Youth Council is thrilled to share the success of our recent fundraising event, The Big Leap. The challenge took place on April 1st, 2023, and involved brave fundraisers bungee jumping from 300ft at Tatton Park in Manchester. Thanks to the generosity and support of our amazing fundraisers, we have raised a phenomenal £1,566
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Youth-led charity board reflects on organisations environmental policy in March meeting
The Board of Trustees met at the end of March, and we had a packed agenda to keep us busy! Back in May 2022, the Board approved our first environmental policy and made a commitment to exploring what more we can do to become a more sustainable organisation in the future. Staying true to our
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Induction to the Sustainable Futures Youth Advisory Group
WWF-UK is working with schools and businesses across the UK to inform, inspire and empower young people, so that they understand sustainability and can play a part in building a positive future for people and nature. They want to help young people build a career with positive long-term prospects, that will benefit their own career
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Education Roundtable with Baroness Diana Barran MBE: A Member of Youth Parliament’s summary
As members of the UK Youth Parliament, it is our job to listen to our constituents and give them a shouting voice in decisions that affect them. The Education Roundtable, which happened in late February, was a very good opportunity to help fulfil this role. 12 Members of Youth Parliament eagerly put an array of
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Votes at 16 APPG: New Manifesto marks hope for the future
On Wednesday 1st March, the British Youth Council and The Body Shop UK held an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) event in Portcullis House to launch the first ever Votes at 16 Manifesto “New Era for Democracy: A Pathway to Votes at 16”. I was able to go to this event with my younger brother.
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Healthcare inequalities and strategies to address them
Healthcare inequality is a complex and multifaceted issue that affects individuals and communities across the globe. Despite advances in medical technology and healthcare delivery systems, many individuals and communities continue to experience significant disparities in access to healthcare, the quality of healthcare they receive, and health outcomes. One of the main drivers of healthcare inequality
- Published in Blogs, NHS Youth Forum