NY Voice: Be The Change

NY Voice – Youth Voice and Creative Engagement Service

NY Voice supports children and young people to have their voices heard. We work with you on the issues that are most important to you, to make a real difference in your local community and improve the services the council, and our partner agencies, provide. Explore the many ways you can get involved below!

For general enquiries, contact us.

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Meet the NY Voice team

At NY Voice we have a passionate team, dedicated to working together with young people to build a better future for all of us. Meet the team here!

North Yorkshire Care Champions

North Yorkshire Care Champions is where care experienced young people, up to the age of 25, come together to improve the care services we offer.

Flying High and SEND Voice

Flying High is a voice group especially for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) for ages 11 up to 25.

Local Youth Councils

Youth Councils across the county give young people the opportunity and support to work on the issues that matter the most in their own neighbourhoods.

Youth Cabinet

The Youth Cabinet is made up of leading members from all of our youth voice groups across North Yorkshire, forming an executive body to represent all young people.

Young inspectors

Young inspectors are young people who inspect services delivered to children and young people, providing advice and recommendations on how those services can improve.

UK Youth Parliament

North Yorkshire has three members of the UK Youth Parliament who represent the young people in their area and take local issues forward to the national agenda.