View online Forward to a friend
    
29th July 2010  
The BYC Project
News, updates and opportunities from the British Youth Council (BYC) incorporating campaign actions for BYC Online Action Network volunteers.  
 
  Updates from BYC
       
    How many young people are there in your youth council? Did you know that up to 19,800 young people are involved nationally. Find out more here ......
       
       
    National Citizen Service launched for 16 year olds. Is the vote next?

Read BYC's response.
     
  
  Opportunities for you
       
    Are you aged 11-20 and working with other young people to change things for the better?

Then you could be in with a chance of winning an award for your group, along with £1000 towards your project.
       
       
       
      Do you wonder who your MP really is?

Catch21’s new viral video campaign allows newly elected MPs to introduce themselves through short, snappy videos. Check it out here.
       
       
       
    Interested in climate change? Want to make a difference?

The UK Youth Climate Coalition are looking for young people like YOU to take part in climate talks in Mexico this December. Don't miss out, apply now
       
 
  Opportunities for Online
  Action Network volunteers
   

Find out more about how you can become part of the Battlefront TV show about campaigners on a mission and get some inspiration and top tips from other young campaigners.

 
Would you like to become part of the Online Action Network?  Find out more!
       
 
  Opportunities for BYC members
       
   

Check out the candidates running for election for BYC Board of Trustees.

There is still time to sign up for BYC ACM which is free for members. To find out what motions have been submitted for debate click here....

   
Would your organisation like to become a BYC member?  Find out the benefits
       
   
  Opportunities for local youth
  councils
    Young Voices: Stronger Together. A new BYC report calls for more recognition and support for local youth councils.

The report highlights how local youth councils have been making a real difference and improving services for young people.
    
Keep up to date with news from other youth councils. Join the ‘Local Youth Council’s Network UK’ discussion group on Facebook.
       
 
  New resource for you
  Check out the BYC Activity Ideas....
  The Scaling Development Plan can help youth councils to set out targets and reach them!
   
   


 BYC Chair, Alex, and Rt. Hon. Greg Clark MP, contributor to Young Voices: Stronger Together.

  

We empower young people across the UK to have a say and be heard 

  
 
                 
      
      Facebook   Message Wall
               
       Twitter    Contact Us
               
               
 

Watch out for The BYC Project again in a fortnight!

You have received this email because you are currently on the mailing list for
The BYC Project. To unsubscribe or change your details click here.
  

Want to unsubscribe or change your details? 

  

Registered Charity No. 1123224. Company Limited by Guarantee no. 6226595

British Youth Council, CAN Mezzanine London Bridge, 1 Downstream Building, 1 London Bridge, SE1 9BG
Phone: 0845 458 1489 | Fax: 0845 458 1847