About - Tattoos
Find out how your parents will react when you tell them you want a tattoo.
Tattoo Removal
Do you regret getting a tattoo? Want to find out how you can get rid of it? This guide runs down the process, risks and costs of removing your tattoo.
Anti Slavery
A UK charity working exclusively against slavery and related abuses.
BBC - Celebdaq
Imagine you could buy shares in a celebrity. Well now you can - kind of. Take a look at this site if you're mad about celebrity gossip.
BBC Ask Bruce!
Learn all about SMS texting.
BBC Chatguide
This brilliant site has loads of important advice on staying safe online.
BERR - Firework Safety
This site from the Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform has loads of info on having a safe fireworks night.
Count Me In
Find out what campaigns and special events are happening all year round with this handy guide.
Directgov - Keeping safe
This info, especially written for young people tells you how to protect your stuff and stay safe online.
Get Connected
Get Connected's helpline provides young people with support whatever they're going through. Anyone under 25 and in the UK can email, visit the siteor a webchat or call 0808 808 4994.
Get Safe Online
This government site can help you protect yourself against internet threats like hacker, viruses, fraudsters and unwanted attention.
GM Nation - Debating Zone
This site offers views on both sides of the GM argument, with information coming from a series of debates that were held all over the UK.
Heads Up
This site offers readers the chance to get involved in debating political issues.
Hit 40 UK
Get your music fix with this brilliant site that has all the news on your favourite charts stars.
i-mag
i-mag is an internet magazine run by young people for young people. Read reviews, reports or perhaps ask the agony aunt a question. Check it out!
Internet Watch Foundation
If you’ve ever been worried by images you’ve seen in an email or on a web site, report it to someone via this website.
Miniclip.com
Take a look at this site for nifty and addictive games that can keep you entertained for hours.
OTELO - The Telecommunications Ombudsman
This organisation helps people who are having problems with their mobile phone, landline or internet service provider. They can give you free help if you're finding it hard to make your complaint heard.
Phonebrain
Love ordering ringtones and wallpapers on your mobile and phoning TV competitions? This new site aims to make sure that you know exactly what you're paying for.
Reading Is Fundamental UK
This web site is run by the National Literacy Trust and aims to help children and young people up to the age of 19 years old realise their full potential by motivating them to read. Visit here for book reviews and find out how books can help you deal with real life crises.
Red Box
This site although designed for for 7 – 16 year olds has fun ways to find out how the government spends money on public services and there's also the chance to have a go online. It’s a brilliant web site full of information that you may not know.
RoSPA
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has loads of tips for keeping safe when you're out and about.
Shockwave Games
Play online games that stimulate the mind as well as your heart rate, and all for free!
Shykids.com
Despite its name, this site has some good tips on how to make friends.
Sorted
This site offers advice on keeping your PC safe from nasties like viruses, spam emails and spyware.
Swapitshop
You can swap your unwanted stuff for free on this online auction site and also collect rewards the more you swap.
T4 Online
Why wait until weekends? This site from Channel 4 lets you have your fix of Steve, Miquita and Rick any time you like
Teen Second Life
An online society within a 3D world where you can create your own avatar, learn new skills, meet new people and even start a business.
The Big Vote
Find out how you can get involved in the Local Democracy Campaign, and get a look behind the scenes at what your local councilllors are doing for you.
The National Association of Clubs for Young People
The NAYC is one of the largest, longest established, voluntary youth organisations in the UK and has helped young people for over 75 years. Click the Scotland link at the bottom for news on youth clubs a bit closer to home.
thinkUknow
A useful guide on what to do if you spot anything dodgy on a web site or in a chat room. This is essential reading for anyone using the web.
Tripscope
This site has travel information and advice for people who are disabled or have difficulty getting around.
UK EU Presidency
This site tells you more about the UK's Presidency on the European Union. Its not very young person friendly but its got lots of information.
UK Youth
UK Youth is the leading national youth work charity supporting over 750,000 young people, helping them to raise their aspirations, realise their potential and have their achievements recognised via non-formal, accredited education programmes and activities.
UK Youth ParliamentThe 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.
UK-CL Club Listings
If you're heading for a night on the town, this site gives you details of practically every club night happening in the UK (but not Shetland).
Understanding Slavery
In 1807 events forced the British Government to make the slave trade illegal. Find out more about how this history is connected to being a citizen in today’s society.
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!
Vizwoz
If virtual communities are your thing then this site allows you to hover and hangout with friends online no download, free registration and there are plenty of games and more.
Web-it
Ever fancied having a go at building your own web site? This brilliant site shows you how
World Book Day
The official UK website has lots of useful links and info all to do with reading.
Worried? Need to talk?
Finding it tough to cope with life? Need support? Click here for help.
Young Voice
Research on lots of issues affecting children and young people, including bullying.
Youth Access
This organisation will put you in touch with local services that offer information, advice and counselling.
Youth Information
Although this site covers pretty much everything in life, it also has useful information on environmental issues and some great links to other organisations campaigning on behalf of endangered species.
Youth2Youth
Run by young people for young people, this organisation provides a helpline service allows people to discuss their problems.