Kingston Youth Council (KYC)

What is KYC?

Kingston Youth Council, or simply KYC, is a group that represents the young people of Kingston. Some describe KYC to be like the normal Kingston Council, but instead with young people.

It may sound like KYC is a very formal group and only for the most politically minded, but it's not! The reason for joining KYC for many of its members has not been due to the fact that they love politics, but because they want to show adults what young people really want.

KYC's main aims are:

KYC aims

KYC 2010 Count Event Celebration

KYC is made up of a variety of young people all from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds from the ages of 13 to 19. They meet once a month and basically discuss issues that they believe matter to young people, for example improving the engagement between young people and the Police; and creating a safe and social space for young people, like The Basement Cafe.

It may all sound like work, work, work, but the youth workers know that some members of KYC have school work and/or have a job so you can join in as much or as little as you want.

The chair of the KYC is Kingston's Member of Youth Parliament (MYP), for more information about the MYP, see the Member of Youth Parliament section.

Advantages to joining KYC

You get to meet new and motivated young people.
You get to enjoy social activities, and this may include weekends away.
It is great to put on your CV and UCAS application.
If you are doing the Duke of Edinburgh's award, KYC can contribute to your service section.
You can get a customised KYC merchandise
Get to be more involved in the decisions that are made on behalf of you.
Opportunites for personal development. This may include training.

To join KYC please either call, email or write to get some more information.

Email:
Graham.Mann-Smith@rbk.kingston.gov.uk

Address:

           Devon Way Centre
           Devon Way
           Chessington
            KT9 2RJ

Mobile: 07786 702 164

Telephone: 020 8547 6788

Also see:

Member of Youth Parliament (MYP)
Find out what skills and qualities a Member of Youth Parliament should have and learn about what they do.