Become a Youth Council UK Founder Member

In December, the opportunity will open for member organisations to nominate young people to be elected to the executive committee and lead the Youth Council.

Youth Council UK (YCUK) is the new national platform for youth voice, built by and for young people across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales (and crown dependencies). Its purpose is to amplify youth voice, connect changemakers, empower young people and create real opportunities for young people to shape and lead.

The Youth Council UK will carry forward the heritage, values and mission of the British Youth Council (BYC) with a renewed focus to represent all young people in the UK.

As a youth organisation, joining YCUK means you’re not just supporting youth voice – you’re shaping the future of youth participation and empowerment in the UK.

Who can be a member of Youth Council UK?

• National or local youth organisations.
• Youth wings of political parties.
• Any committee, network or body where young people have decision-making or policy-making power.
• Youth participation bodies aligned with government at any level – for example, a youth council, youth parliament or youth forum.
• Youth support bodies or corporates – for example, a youth work unit, an organisation with an interest in youth or youth work, or a ‘for youth’ organisation looking to engage young people in their policy development.

Find out more and cecome a member of Youth Council UK today!