The Princes Trust, the UK Youth Parliament, Changemakers, The Young Foundation; The Citizenship Foundation and the British Youth Council make up the rest of the consortium, which will deliver the National Body for Youth Leadership (NBYL).
The Department for Children, Schools and Families announced in March 2008 that it would fund the body, which will aim to increase opportunities for young people to act as community leaders. Activities on offer will include shadowing ministers; internships with local leaders and a fellowship programme offering young people the chance to develop their leadership skills in a range of settings.
Children's minister Beverley Hughes said: "Inspiring young people to take on a leadership role is not as simple as telling them that they should become a leader. We have to provide support and real opportunities - this is what the National Body of Youth Leadership will do."
Fiona Blacke, chief executive of the National Youth Agency, said: "This is an inspiring programme that will reach out to thousands of young people and strengthen their contribution as active and influential citizens."
Adam Nichols, chief executive of Changemakers, said: "The NBYL is ambitious in its aim and will provide world class leadership opportunities for young people. We want to create a culture where young people are welcomed as leaders of change and recognised for the skills and insights that they have."
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