Government should adopt youth-led approach to knife crime
The British Youth Council have stated the UK Government should ensure young people are at the table with decision-makers influencing the Government’s response to serious youth violence. The statement has been issued following the Home Affairs Select Committee’s inquiry which has concluded the Government’s current approach is ‘completely inadequate’. The youth-led charity also called on
British Youth Council runners raise over £2,200 for youth voice
On Sunday, 21st July, ten runners including young people from our programmes, staff from our incredible corporate partners Fledglink and the Bank of England and other members of the British Youth Council community, took part in the ASICS London 10K to raise money for the British Youth Council. Our cheer team made up of staff,
- Published in Challenge Events, News
Former British Youth Council Chair awarded MBE in Birthday Honours
The former Chair of the British Youth Council, Anna Rose Barker, has been appointed MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list for her dedication to promoting the voices of young people. Anna Rose Barker MBE, was a trustee of the youth-led charity, the British Youth Council. Anna joined the board in 2015 as Vice Chair
1.5 million young people denied a vote in the EU Elections
The British Youth Council have expressed their dissatisfaction with the Government’s continued opposition to a lower voting age. The unplanned EU Elections which take place on Thursday 23rd May will see 1.5 million young people aged 16 and 17 denied the opportunity to vote. Over the past 16 years, the youth-led charity has been campaigning
- Published in News, Votes at 16
Local projects recognised with Youth Voice Star Awards
Local projects have been recognised in the British Youth Council’s Youth Voice Star Awards. The awards celebrate the breadth and diversity of local work happening across the UK to promote young people’s voices. The celebratory ceremony, which took place in London, was a chance to recognise the youth workers who make it happen, the change
Young people’s voices taken to the heart of government with new funding
The British Youth Council will take young people’s voices to the heart of government with new funding from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. The year-long pilot is set to give young people aged 10-25 the opportunity to shape Government policy. The new funding, will enable the charity to support the creation of
- Published in News, Press, Youth Steering Group
Access to public transport remains an issue for young people
With our broad and diverse membership, our organisation represents voices of young people in all areas of the country. Often, youth councils, scout and guides groups, and our other members are the only access to opportunities for young people in rural areas, and therefore many of our policies and aims focus on these regions. The
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Changing London’s approach to tackling violent extremism
On the 29th January, we had the privilege to visit City Hall and participate in the Countering Violent Extremism programme, representing young people from the London Faith Forum. A few months previously we took part in a focus group led by the ICIC at Westminster Youth Council; they asked us about our opinions in regards
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Ensuring young voices are at the heart of the Bank of England
In a world that’s changing so quickly, with amazing new technologies appearing everyday, it’s more important than ever that some of society’s most established institutions open both their doors and their minds to the ideas and voices of young people. It’s brilliant to be able to say that, working closely with the British Youth Council
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Young people should have a say on Brexit
The British Youth Council are calling on the Government and prominent campaigners to address the concerns of young people in any new Brexit negotiations or plans. The youth-led charity feels the voices and wishes of young people, in particular, have not reflected in Brexit negotiations up to this point. Therefore, we believe the best way