 Mission/Vision
The UKYP aims to give the young people of the UK, between the age of 11 and 18 a voice, which will be heard and listened to by local and national government, providers of services for young people and other agencies who have an interest in the views and needs of young people. UKYP has the...
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The UKYP aims to give the young people of the UK, between the age of 11 and 18 a voice, which will be heard and listened to by local and national government, providers of services for young people and other agencies who have an interest in the views and needs of young people. UKYP has the support of Prime Minister Tony Blair, Leader of the Opposition Michael Howard, and the Leader of the Liberal Democrats Charles Kennedy.
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What does the organization do?
The UKYP was launched at the House of Commons in July 1999. We held our first sitting in February 2001 in London and its second at Leicester University in July 2002. This years Sitting took place from 21st - 24th July at Lancaster University. We currently have over 400 elected MYPs, aged...
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The UKYP was launched at the House of Commons in July 1999. We held our first sitting in February 2001 in London and its second at Leicester University in July 2002. This years Sitting took place from 21st - 24th July at Lancaster University. We currently have over 400 elected MYPs, aged between 11 and 18 (inclusive). MYPs represent both young men and women, including young people from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, and with physical and learning disabilities.
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Opportunities for Youth
Each Local Education Authority (LEA) represents a UKYP constituency, and 90% of the LEAs across England are currently represented on the UKYP. Agreements are also established with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure that the young people in those countries are represented by the...
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Each Local Education Authority (LEA) represents a UKYP constituency, and 90% of the LEAs across England are currently represented on the UKYP. Agreements are also established with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure that the young people in those countries are represented by the organisation. Every young person aged between 11 and 18 is eligable to stand and vote in UKYP elections.
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Organization Status
Charity
Youth Led
Yes
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