A teenager from Stafford has been elected to Youth Council UK’s first-ever Executive Board, a new democratic platform for youth voice spanning the UK, Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories.
Grace Lee, 17, is one of nineteen young people, aged 16–25, now mandated to lead YCUK. Elected by YCUK founding members, together they will represent young people from Youth Council UK’s membership, made of more than 200 youth organisations, from grass roots to international bodies, working with an estimated 7.8 million young people between them.
The Executive Board will help ensure YCUK delivers:
- Voice and influence with decision-makers at local, regional and national levels
- Connection and collaboration across the youth sector to share learning and coordinate action
- A platform that builds from local voices and grassroots change to create national influence
Grace said: “I am beyond grateful and excited to join Youth Council UK. This opportunity is more than I could ever ask for and I can’t wait to use it to give a platform to young people all over the UK.”
The Executive Board will now work with members to agree its initial priorities. A non-voting Support Board of sector experts will also be established to mentor and advise the young leaders as the organisation develops. The Executive Board has a two-year term, with the next elections due in 2028
