The British Youth Council is the representative body for young people aged 16-25 in the UK. An independent charity, run for and by young people it represents their views to decision-makers and promotes the increased participation of young people in society and public life.

BYC campaigns on a wide range of youth issues, and responds to government policy as it affects young people. BYC's current interests include Citizenship education, The minimum wage and the New Deal, and Young People's participation.BYC organises a range of participative events and programmes...
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BYC campaigns on a wide range of youth issues, and responds to government policy as it affects young people. BYC's current interests include Citizenship education, The minimum wage and the New Deal, and Young People's participation.BYC organises a range of participative events and programmes bringing together young people and decision-maker, and providing young people with the skills to participate fully in the democratic process. Past and current activities include Youth and Parliament Day, Parliamentary Youth Forums, Annual Conferences, Peer education programmes, and the Local Youth Council’s Convention.

BYC offers advice and support to organisations and individuals including Setting up and developing Local Youth Councils, Consulting young people, Young people's participation, Information about the status of young people in the UK, and Peer education.
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