The parliament, which holds annual elections, currently has over 300 elected Members of Youth Parliament, aged from 11 to 18.
These young politicians are continually active in their communities, listening to young people's issues, devising solutions to long-standing problems, and making young people from all backgrounds aware of opportunities for change.
Ninety per cent of England's Local Education Authorities are currently represented on the parliament and agreements are established with Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to ensure that the young people in those countries are also represented.
"We are delighted that the UK Youth Parliament has chosen to base itself at NCB," said Sally Whitaker, NCB director of strategy and communications and a founding trustee of the parliament.
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