British Youth Council
The British Youth Council is the national youth council for young people in the UK aged under 26. BYC brings together young people to agree on issues of common concern and encourages them to take collective action.
Catch21
Catch21 is the first political UK internet television channel run by young people for young people. It covers loads of topics and it’s great if you are interested in politics and your community
Children's Society
The Children's Society works with children and young people to help them deal with some of life’s harsh challenges.
Citizen Power
This funky site has lots of great information and is like a beginner's guide to politics.
Crimestoppers
Visit this site to find out more about Crimestoppers' anonymous crime reporting hotline and help keep Scotland safe from crime.
Dare to Care campaign
A campaign led by CSV (Community Service Volunteers) to end child poverty and to encourage people to volunteer their time to help children, young people and families living with the effects of poverty in this country.
Directgov - Going to the police
This site tells you what you need to know about going to see the police, whether you're a victim, a witness or want to report a crime.
Do Politics
This site, although aimed mostly at professionals in the field of youth and community work, aims to get young people involved in politics and show them how important it is to vote.
Electoral Commission
This site aims to promote involvement and effectiveness in the democratic process and tells you how you can register to vote and get involved in politics.
Financial Ombudsman Service
Not the most young person friendly web site, but, if you've made a complaint to a financial organisation and you're not happy with their response, the FOS can help you further.
Galleries of Justice
Find out what the criminal justice system was like in the nineteenth century thanks to this award-winning museum and it’s web site.
NSPCC
Click here to learn more about or contact the children and young people's protection organisation.
NSPCC - Don't Hide It
The NSPCC are encouraging young people using online social networking sites to speak out about child abuse as part of its new Don't Hide It initiative.
NSPCC Talk Town
This site aims to help stamp out abuse. You can ask questions online and also get links to the NSPCC helpline, where you can chat to somebody about what's worrying you.
Save the Children
These people protect children in the UK and around the world, particularly those who suffer from poverty, disease, injustice and violence.
Trading Standards
Need to report a trader to the Trading Standards Office? Find out where your nearest branch is and what trading standards can do for you.
UK Youth Parliament
The UKYP aims to give the young people of the UK, between the age of 11 and 18 a voice, which will be heard and listened to by local and national government.
VALIDATE UK
Tired of being asked for ID all the time? This website tells you how you can get a VALIDATE UK card - a PASS accredited card so buying age restricted products needn't be a hassle again!