British Youth Council lobby new minister responsible for young people
The British Youth Council has reached out to welcome the new Minister, Lord Kamall, who now has responsibility for policy relating to children and young people at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The new appointment follows the commencement of Liz Truss MP’s tenure as Prime Minister. The youth-led charity used the moment
British Youth Council calls on Prime Minister to address cost of living crisis
The British Youth Council has expressed deep concern for the ramifications of the cost of living crisis on young people. In a letter to the new Prime Minister, Liz Truss MP, the charity called on the government to take steps to protect young people from deepening poverty before we approach the winter of 2022. The
NHS Youth Forum speaks out on digital mental health services, healthcare inequalities, widening access and more
In collaboration with the NHS, the NHS Youth Forum have released reports and resources which encompass their drive to address the issues young people face in healthcare. These reports and resources focus on digital mental health services, healthcare inequalities, widening access and the experiences of young people throughout the UK. Additionally, each report suggests recommendations
- Published in News, NHS Youth Forum
Game and Raise for Youth Voice
This International Youth Day, we’re asking our game-loving supporters to play and raise for youth voice. On Friday 12th August (or over that weekend) we’d love for as many people as possible to take on sponsored gaming marathons, in support of our work ensuring young voices are heard on issues like mental health, jobs, housing
- Published in Blogs, Challenge Events, Fundraising
British Youth Council calls for an end Rwanda deportation policy
The British Youth Council remains concerned about the government’s continued attempts to deport people to Rwanda. The charity’s international representatives, UK Young Ambassadors, call on the government to end this brutal practice immediately. The intervention follows a series of statements from across the political spectrum and an open letter from more than 100 organisations. The
- Published in News, Press, UK Young Ambassadors
UK Youth Parliament gathers to build new vision for change
Over the weekend more than 200 Members of Youth Parliament from across the country met in Hull for their Annual Conference. During the event, members debated new policies and campaigns for the year ahead. The three-day national conference, which is organised by the British Youth Council, forms part of the charity’s efforts to bring about
- Published in News, Press, UK Youth Parliament
Transforming health – visiting the NHS ConfedExpo
The NHS Youth Forum delivered a presentation at the NHS ConfedExpo on June 15th in Liverpool. This is a flagship event for the NHS where the NHS Confederation, NHS England and NHS Improvement unite healthcare leaders and their teams at one of the most significant events in 2022. Muhammed delivered a presentation at the NHS ConfedExpo
- Published in Blogs, NHS Youth Forum
Looking back at the 2022 Commonwealth Youth Forum
Last week Elif and I attended and contributed to the 12th Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF) in Kigali, Rwanda (admittedly, it was our first-time meeting in person!). The Youth Forum was one of the four significant forums (Women’s, Business and People) that preceded the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The Youth Forum consisted of 3
- Published in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
Reflections of the new Europe & the Americas Representative on the Commonwealth Youth Council
Where do I start! Over a year of hard work, intense campaigning and support from some truly incredible people has culminated in the first-ever young person from Europe being elected onto the Commonwealth Youth Council Executive Committee, a body of 10 executives who represent 1.4 billion young people. And I want to reflect on the
- Published in Blogs, UK Young Ambassadors
An insight into the latest trustee conversations
The British Youth Council is a charity and therefore has a Board of Trustees. Trustees act as lead representatives of the charity and we have a legal responsibility to act in the best interest of the charity and guide the strategic direction. We talk about a whole range of different topics that all feed into
- Published in Blogs, Members Area