Welcome to Gateshead Youth Council. The full name is Gateshead Borough Youth Organisations Council (GBYOC) but it is known as Gateshead Youth Council. It is a registered charity with a voluntary Trustee Board and Chairperson.
The board is made up of young people, representatives from voluntary organisations, local authority representatives and honorary officers and is responsible for the management of the organisation and its activities. Gateshead Council's Youth and Community Learning Service supports the Youth Council in many ways including three full time seconded staff to oversee the day-to-day management and to work to the Trustee Board as well as employing its own staff.
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Youth Information
GYC provides information to young people and those who work with them through the Youth Information Service.
Youth Participation
GYC aims to be inclusive in everything we do. Youth participation has always been an integral part ot the organisation and continues to be one of the most important factors in future development.
Youth Organisations
Gateshead Youth Council provides a support service to all youth organisations in Gateshead, from uniformed to faith groups, community centres to youth clubs, from one night a week to full time, providing an important independent voice.
Specialist Services
These cover all areas of GYC which can provide that extra support to young people and organisations. Knowing where to get support or information from, when required, is crucial to workers and volunteers, to help themselves and their organisations.
