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Who We Are

Gateshead Youth Council is an organisation that is forward thinking, has been in existence since 1979 and is youth centred, youth focused and youth led.

It targets young people aged 11-25 and carries a broad remit which is reflected in the diverse range of youth issues and activities that it is involved in on a local, regional, national and international basis.

The full name is Gateshead Borough Youth Organisations Council but is known as Gateshead Youth Council (GYC). It is a registered Charity with a voluntary board of Trustees and Chairperson.

GYC develops projects and services, and involves itself in issues concerning Young People. Its aim is to continue to be a channel for organisations to express views and opinions collectively to Local Authorities or Government on issues concerning them.  Speaking as one voice can have a greater impact and GYC provides this forum. It also encourages those working with young people to develop skills, share resources and broaden experience so as to assist their community and organisation. GYC is an organisation, which responds directly to the issues of organisations and young people in order to fulfil their needs.

What We Do 

•   Represent the interests of young people and their changing needs.

•  Meet the needs and aspirations of young people by strengthening and supporting the work of their     organisations.

•   Co-ordinate, to prevent duplication of effort.

•   Improve the effectiveness of organisations in delivering quality youth work.

•   Raise public awareness of the work of the voluntary sector.

•   Provide and promote positive images of young people.

•   Establish partnerships with all involved in supporting work with young people.

•   Provide a forum for debate and discussion.

•   Raise public awareness of the issues that affect young people.

•   Support the long-term development of young people.

•   Advocate on behalf of member organisations and young people.

 

 

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MEMBERSHIP

Membership of GYC gives organisations access to Keyfund; discounted rates on Life Route Accreditations, as well as training courses such as Involve Me and the Member Action Course.

To become a member of GYC, download the membership form, and send it in with a cheque for £25.00.

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Membership Form


Keyfund



Keyfund Gateshead is an informal youth-led learning programme that enables young people to develop skills, knowledge and self-awareness. Keyfund is a structured and resourced model of youth led grant giving.


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Check out the new eLearner videos on Keyfund's YouTube channel KeyfundCharity which give you an easy to follow guide to how to use the online system for all your Keyfund groups’ paperwork. There are 3 modules – RegistrationPreparing for Panel, and After Panel.  You’ll be sure to find these useful if you haven’t used the online system for a while and want a reminder or are new to Keyfund. There are chapters in the video so you can just watch the section which is relevant to the stage of your group’s project. Let us know what you think!



Training and Accreditation

Member Action Course

Are you aged 14-19? Do you volunteer in your community?  Are you interested in finding out more about working with young people?

Then the Member Action Course is for YOU!

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Life Routes

Life Routes is an innovative life-skills programme, specifically developed to raise levels of young people’s self-confidence and awareness of their own potential through project and team-based learning. It empowers young people to take responsibility for their own development.  


 

Gateshead Youth Assembly


 

Gateshead Youth Assembly is a great example of what can happen if you give young people support and opportunities.  The GYA is a democratically elected body of young people who meet at least once a month to discuss current issues. 

The Executive and sub committees meet between times to prepare the ground for the full meetings.  The delegates grow in confidence and go on to challenge the status quo both locally and nationally. 

The GYA provides support and the appropriate training for its members throughout the year starting with a training weekend right at the start just after the elections.

 

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