- Charity No. 1072322
- 01225 312 481
- office@offtherecord-banes.co.uk
The UK Youth Parliament (UKYP) provides opportunities for 11-18 year olds to bring about social change through campaigning and meaningful representation.
MYPs are elected in every part of the UK. Once elected they meet with their peers to consult them on what matters mean most to them and then meet with MPs and local councillors, organise events, run campaigns, make speeches, hold debates to ensure the views of young people are listened to by decision makers. The most important aspect of their role is to make sure they represent the views of young people in their constituency and to deliver the promises made on their manifestos.
The MYP and Deputy MYP elected are supported by the B&NES Youth Forum – a group of young people who campaign for changes locally, regionally and nationally. Any young person in B&NES can be involved in the Youth Forum and the UK Youth Parliament.
MYP candidates officially start campaigning in January and their manifestos, detailing their key campaigns points and why peers should vote for them, will be sent to registered settings via email. Each candidate has a full A4 page manifesto.
Voting takes place over a period of a week in March.
To register your school/setting contact Lisa Mukherjee, Participation Development Worker, Off the Record: Email lisamukherjee@offtherecord-banes.co.uk or call 01225 312481 or 07793655510
The B&NES Youth Forum is a participation project that is underpinned by Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which states that young people have the right to have their voices heard in decisions that affect them, directly and indirectly.
MYP Elections, Parliament Days and the Youth Forum are all part of B&NES Participation Project managed by Off the Record BANES.