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Who we are

Youth Leads UK is a youth-led charity that believes young people matter.

We support young people furthest from opportunity to build skills, create change, and shape the decisions that affect their lives – from classrooms to communities to boardrooms.

We run leadership programmes, deliver social action projects, and publish Youth Leads Magazine – a platform for youth voice and creativity.

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What we do

Skills
We create opportunities for young people to step outside their comfort zones, build real world skills and grow in confidence.
Leadership
We back young people to lead - in their communities, in our programmes, and in shaping Britain's future.
Influence
We champion the voices of young people where it matters most - in boardrooms, policy spaces, and public debate.

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Volunteering for Youth Leads is the best decision I have ever made! Before volunteering, I wasn’t sure what I wanted my future to be, and even if I had known I might not have had the confidence to pursue it. However, thanks to Youth Leads I have built up the confidence to excel at whatever I choose! Since September, I have worked on a fashion shoot, both in front of and behind the camera, I have spoken to journalists and entrepreneurs, I have written my own articles and I have reached out to the elderly in my community. Working with Youth Leads has opened my eyes to what’s out there, and helped me build my CV, so I am all set for the future I want!

- Rosaleen

My experience with Youth Leads has been amazing. It has provided me with a wealth of opportunities, including being on the interview panel for the newly appointed Children’s Commissioner. It was extremely interesting and was truly an honour to share my voice. We interviewed applicants and spoke to senior politicians. I would recommend Youth Leads to anyone who wants to be more involved in their community as this is a great way to get ourselves heard!

- Megan

When I started volunteering with Youth Leads, I never could have anticipated how much it would change my life. For the first time in my life it feels like my voice is being heard and not only that my opinion matters, but it has the potential to change the world. Youth Leads has given me the confidence and the skills to embrace whatever challenges the next stage of my life throws at me.

- Charlotte