Rethinking youth activism: what the British Youth Council’s closure means for the future of young vo
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By Nina Mercado
The recent closure of the British Youth Council (BYC), a longstanding champion of youth voices in our democracy, has sparked commotion among young people. On March 21 2024, the announcement of the charity’s permanent closure due to ongoing financial challenges prompted a wave of reactions. In a vehement LinkedIn post, UK Youth Ambassador William Awomoyi described the closure as ‘Shocking. Gutting. Heart-wrenching … We are not letting the organisation die.’
As a committed Youth Councillor for Hammersmith & Fulham, who has actively engaged with the British Youth Council, I staunchly advocate for amplifying young voices in shaping political decisions. The British Youth Council is important as a platform for youth voices because it furthers the cause of ensuring that democracy is extended to include young people.
However, given what has happened, it is perhaps time to ask whether the BYC was an essential political mouthpiece for young people or just one of many. My answe...
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