The new entity would be called the National Youth Council and would “act as a membership framework with clear benefits, such as subsidised training, discounted resources, and networking opportunities to enhance youth engagement”, states The National Youth Agency's (NYA) report What the Future Holds.
The NYA took over BYC functions including its Youth Ambassador programme last year, after BYC closed due to financial challenges.
BYC’s international work through membership of the European Youth Forum and Commonwealth Youth Council would continue within the new organisation, recommends the report.
The new entity would highlight “the UK's historical role as a leader in democratic youth participation” and provide “a strong national platform for youth representation, to ensure young people can contribute to domestic and international policy discussions which directly impact their lives”, adds the report.
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