Partner organisations

50:50 is an apolitical charity, dedicated to fighting for equal representation on our elected bodies.

Our vision is for all young people to be equipped through effective citizenship education to become active, informed citizens who can participate in democratic life. The Association for Citizenship Teaching (ACT) is the subject association for Citizenship. It achieves its aim by providing membership services and education programmes while representing teachers and others involved in citizenship education both across the UK and overseas. ACT provides expert advice, training, conferences and resources to support the provision of quality citizenship education. Beyond advocating for the subject, ACT supports subject research, and offers strategic policy advice. Find out more about our work: https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/ View our latest CPD and events: https://www.teachingcitizenship.org.uk/events

Association of Colleges is the national voice for further education, sixth form, tertiary and specialist colleges in England.

Boys' and Girls' Clubs of Wales is a national voluntary youth work organisation offering young people new and attractive opportunities through a full and varied programme of educational, cultural, sporting and social activities. ​From its beginnings in the 1920's, the organisation has developed into being recognised as one of the most progressive youth work organisations in the UK. The organisation continues to offer a service and support to young people throughout Wales in traditional boys' and girls' clubs, community youth clubs, clubs providing sports and activities. Today, we have a membership of over 100 clubs providing youth work and sport throughout Wales. We offer support and training to help young people to develop into responsible and valued members of their communities, ensuring all young people have equal access to these opportunities. ​Our staff team and volunteers support our member clubs with non-formal learning opportunities such as Safer Internet use, Football Against Racism in Europe, Coding and Raise Your Voice. www.raiseyourvoice.wales is a dedicated space for young people so they can find out more about democracy in Wales, including how to vote, what the different political parties stand for and how politics affects their everyday lives. The Raise Your Voice project aims to reach all young people throughout Wales, including young people experiencing discrimination / marginalisation reaching under registered groups by delivering workshops.

The Centre for the Politics of Feelings, created in 2021, is devoted to the interdisciplinary understanding of how emotions and feelings can be active causes but also targets of political behaviour in diverse socio-political contexts. 

Rocio Cifuentes, the Children's Commissioner for Wales, promotes children's rights and examines how decisions by public bodies affect children across Wales.

Citizens UK is the UK’s biggest, most diverse, and most effective people-powered alliance. By bringing together everyday people and local organisations, Citizens UK makes change on the issues that matter - from campaigning for zebra crossings on dangerous roads, to reforming the immigration system, to launching the Living Wage campaign, which has led to £2bn being put back into the pockets of low-paid workers.

ConnectFutures, founded in 2013, is a global leader in youth-focused solutions against mis/mal/disinformation, extremism, antiracism, misogyny, hate and violence.

Creative Conscience champions creativity for social and environmental impact by supporting, mentoring and rewarding creative people through training, events and global awards.

Democracy Club is a non-partisan Community Interest Company which works with the Electoral Commission, local government, and hundreds of volunteers to collect data on polling stations, candidates, and election results. Our websites and services provide voters with the key details they need to cast their ballot, as well as giving candidates space to present their policies. Democracy Club’s vision is of a country with the digital foundations to support everyone’s participation in democratic life. WhoCanIVoteFor.co.uk offers candidate lists for voters in all UK elections, via a simple postcode search. It also publishes election results. Outside of major elections, the front page of the website lists all upcoming by-elections. WhereDoIVote.co.uk gives polling station addresses for any UK postcode. This data is collected directly from local government, and is usually only available in the weeks before a scheduled election. We are always seeking to improve our tools in response to the needs of our users. If you have any questions, feedback, or requests regarding any area of our services, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Audience: all UK voters, anyone interested in UK elections.

Education Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government. We are responsible for the design and improvement of the curriculum in Scotland. We also have an important role in supporting professional learning. The national model of professional learning informs our approach.

We’re building a world where 51% (or more!) of elected officials are women! We are a non-partisan organisation working to motivate, support and equip women in all their diversity to stand for political office, in Britain, and thrive once there. We demystify the process of standing for elected office, and support women at each stage of their political journey, with knowledge, confidence and skills. There are four stages and different approaches needed at each - we have training, workshops, online resources and community for women targeted at each stage: 1. Getting Started in Politics – The nuts and bolts of understanding democracy, we make it easier to navigate with online resources and advice. 2. Ready To Get Involved – Working out how and where you want to take the next steps to participate in politics...we have training, workshops, online resources and community to help. 3. Selection & Election – Taking the plunge and standing for something is a big deal whether with a party or as an independent, we'll skill you up for your campaign, alongside providing peer-to-peer support and advice clinics. 4. In Elected Office - We want women to thrive as an elected representative, a global survey last year of politicians demonstrated that the key things on politicians wish lists were: coaching, mentoring, peer-to-peer support, training and therapy - and we work to help provide those.

The Electoral Reform Society Cymru operates on a simple premise – that politics can be better than it is. We are campaigning for a better democracy in Wales, and across the UK. This includes increasing participation, political education and better engagement with our political institutions. Over the last year ERS Cymru have been coordinating a working group bringing together organisations working with those who are either newly enfranchised or haven’t engaged with politics ahead of the Senedd elections. This group now has over 80 members and is working to improving participation in this year’s local government elections.

The European Parliament is the directly elected legislative body of the European Union, representing EU citizens through legislation, institutional scrutiny and approval of the EU budget.

First News is the UK’s original news brand for children. Since 2006, our weekly newspaper, digital app and teaching resources have helped millions of young people stay informed about what's happening in the world around them, both at home and in school. Our mission is simple: to give children the facts, support their understanding, and spark curiosity about global events.   In an era of misinformation, polarisation and unregulated online content, First News has never been more vital. We provide a trusted, calm and balanced space where children can make sense of complex issues and feel empowered to form their own views. We believe every child deserves access to reliable, age-appropriate journalism that builds understanding rather than anxiety.   As media and information literacy becomes part of the national curriculum, children will soon learn, formally and consistently, to spot fake news, question the information they encounter, and think critically from primary school onwards.   For nearly 20 years, First News has championed these skills, helping young people read between the headlines and navigate information safely and confidently. We are proud to support this new direction for education and excited to help equip every child to thrive in an AI-driven, hyper-connected world.

The Financial Times offers a free digital subscription to schools and FE colleges who have students aged 16-19.

Full Fact is a registered charity which fights for the right information to reach the people who need it most, whether that’s individuals making decisions about their health or who to vote for; or politicians debating the future of our country.

The national voice of private renters. Alongside our campaigns to make renting safer, more secure and more affordable, we also work to amplify renters in politics, and campaign to get more private renters registered to vote.

Girlguiding is the UK’s largest youth organisation dedicated completely to girls, with around 370,000 members. Girls can do anything. We help them know that, whether they’re 4 or 18 or in between. All girls have a home at Girlguiding - whoever they are, and wherever they are. We show them a world of possibilities, big and small. We help them think big and be bold in a space where they can be themselves, get creative, explore, and have fun. We’re a powerful collective voice – with girls, led by girls – changing the world for the better. We’re 300,000 Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers, who come together to laugh, learn, explore and have adventures, in communities across the UK and virtually. We're 70,000 volunteers who make guiding happen by giving time, talent and enthusiasm.

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is the regional authority for London with statutory powers to support impartial civic and democratic participation.

Greater Manchester Youth Combined Authority is a youth-led body giving young people across Greater Manchester a voice, advising and scrutinising the Mayor and GMCA on policies and decisions that affect them.

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader is a global law firm advising businesses, financial institutions and regulators across highly regulated sectors, with a significant commitment to pro bono work.

I have a voice brings professionals from the political sphere to the classroom to equip young people with the tools and confidence to speak up on the issues that matter to them and their communities and consider a range of rewarding careers in politics and policymaking.

#iWill is a UK youth charity empowering young people to take action on issues they care about and create positive change in their communities.

Just2Easy is a digital learning platform providing educational tools and resources for teachers and students across Northern Ireland through C2K.

Learning Disability Wales represents and supports the learning disability sector in Wales, using advocacy, training, partnership and policy influence to increase people's choice, control and opportunities.

Let's Interpret is a community of female interpreters providing translation, interpreting and proofreading services across Wales while supporting members through accredited training and work experience.

LBN’s Youth Empowerment Service support young people age 9-25 to access social and emotional learning opportunities through our: · quality youth work practice · comprehensive youth work offer (experiences and opportunities) · safe, varied and inviting youth work settings Young people are supported to develop skills within the areas of - Responsibility, Empathy, Problem Solving, Initiative, Teamwork and Emotion Management all underpinned by the foundational domain of safety (physical, social and emotional). Through engaging in our service it is our intention young people will: · Feel Valued · Have Influence · Feel Safe · Realise their Potential We deliver open access universal Youth Zone provision, detached youth work, an intensive Youth Work offer, a Children’s Rights and Advocacy Service, and a Youth Participation offer. The Youth Participation Team support the engagement of, and influence by, young people who are often marginalised in mainstream settings – specifically Children in Care, LGBTQIA+, and SEND young people – whilst ensuring that our approach is intersectional. Placing difference at the centre of our participation work and celebrating this, we promote inclusive ways of working and thinking, for youth workers and young people. Young people can take part in a range of activities promoting social action.

We are London Youth: a charity on a mission to champion and strengthen London’s youth organisations so young people have the opportunities and skills they need to succeed. We do this with and through our members – a network of 600 youth organisations – and at our two outdoor residential centres, Hindleap Warren and Woodrow High House

Migrant Democracy Project addresses the democratic deficit and participation gap in the UK’s migrant population. We promote and facilitate the civic and democratic participation of migrants in the UK at all levels so they are empowered to vote and inform policies that better reflect their needs and can work in solidarity towards social change.

The Modern Studies Association (MSA) is the professional association of Modern Studies teachers in Scotland. Founded in 1972, its purpose is to promote and enhance the teaching of Modern Studies in Scotland. With a membership of over 500 teachers, the association works with a number of educational partners including the SQA, Education Scotland and the Scottish Parliament Education Service.

My Life My Say (MLMS) is a youth-led, non-partisan charity on a mission to encourage young people to participate in democracy and get every single young person voting.

Established in 2003, mySociety is a not for profit group pioneering the use of online technologies to empower citizens and support greater civic participation. Our mission is to help people be active citizens — because secure and fair democracies need engaged and informed citizens. Our digital services, research and data increase transparency and help citizens understand and engage in democratic processes. We work across four interlinked practice areas: Community, Democracy, Transparency and Climate — each underpinned by research, sector building and appropriate commercial work. We operate both inside and outside of government; improving access and responsiveness while holding power to account. As well as running our established services such as FixMyStreet.com, TheyWorkForYou.com and WhatDoTheyKnow.com, we support the work of local organisations who reuse our open source code, running services used by more than 11 million people every year in over 40 countries worldwide.

My Vote My Voice is a campaign developed by United Response, Dimensions, Mencap, Ambitious About Autism and the people who draw on our care and support.

Naked Politics Ltd is an independent media and educational organisation, named for our values of transparency and trustworthiness

NDTi is an independent organisation promoting social inclusion for people at risk of exclusion through research, policy influence, leadership development and person-centred community approaches.

NUS is the national union representing university and college students across the UK. They achieve national change for students.

The Northern Ireland Assembly Education Service provides free educational programmes and resources for young people and teachers, on the history, role and work of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

NI Youth Forum is an independent, youth-led organisation championing the voices and rights of young people across Northern Ireland.

Oak supports teachers and schools to deliver a world-class curriculum by providing free curriculum resources, tools, and guidance.

Omidaze (Oh My Days!) Productions is a partnership organisation run by two freelancers Yvonne Murphy & Dick Johns and was founded in 2008. Our mission is to use theatre, the arts and creativity to empower, inform & entertain new audiences & inspire positive social change. We are arts activists & strive to create a fairer, more equal & just society as well as creating ground-breaking & inspirational theatre and creative live and digital projects. We are passionate about the intersection between democratic and cultural participation and creative/artistic centred approaches to problem solving and systems change. Website www.omidaze.co.uk

One Voice Wales is the national, representational body for Community and Town Councils in Wales.

Operation Black Vote works to increase democratic participation and representation among Black and ethnic minority communities through voter registration, leadership development and civic engagement.

The Patchwork Foundation works to equip young people with the necessary skills and experience to encourage active participation in democracy and wider civil society. We believe that our society is only as good as our democracy and our democracy is only as great as the range of the voices within it. We know that increased confidence and self-belief leads to greater participation and realisation. The result is a stronger and more representative country; a nation where we encourage everyone to play their part, and a society that hears and responds to the needs of all. The Patchwork Foundation mission is to promote and encourage the positive integration of disadvantaged and minority communities into British democracy and civil society.

People’s History Museum (PHM) is the national museum of democracy, telling the story of its development in Britain: past, present, and future. The museum provides opportunities for all people to learn about, be inspired by and get involved in ideas worth fighting for; ideas such as equality, social justice, co-operation, and a fair world for all

Politics in Action empowers young people in Northern Ireland to act collectively on issues that matter to them, engage with politicians and the NI Assembly, and campaign for votes at 16.

Purpose Union is a strategy firm helping businesses and nonprofits find, communicate and achieve their social purpose.

Race Equality First is a Cardiff-based charity supporting victims of racism and hate crime while delivering anti-racism education and advocating for greater race equality.

Radix Big Tent is the think tank for the radical centre. We are cross-party, independent and non-partisan. We don’t believe that all wisdom resides within a square mile of Big Ben. We trust people and communities to understand and promote their own best interests and provide them with the platforms to do this. These include: publishing policy papers and blogs, arranging roundtables and discussions with senior policymakers and influencers, and host our flagship Big Tent Ideas Festival, which attracts leading speakers including Ministers, shadow Ministers and other from business, academia and campaigning organisations, across the political spectrum. Details of future events, daily blogs and our papers on a range of topics can be found at www.radixuk.og

Save the Children exists to help every child get the chance of a future they deserve. In 118 countries around the world, we make sure children keep safe, healthy and learn. With global Save the Children members, our shared ambition is that by 2030; no child dies from preventable causes before their fifth birthday; all children learn from a quality basic education and that violence against children is no longer tolerated. Together with families, supporters and partners, we provide live-saving short-term help and push for deep-rooted social change, to help children take their future into their own hands. In the UK, we work to address child poverty by uniting families and schools, ensuring the poorest children get help. We provide emergency grants, build positive home environments and campaign for children’s futures such as social security support. We support young people across the UK with the tools and platforms to have their voices heard on the issues that matter most to them.

Scouting actively engages and supports young people in their personal development, empowering them to make a positive contribution to society. Every week, we help almost half a million people aged 4-25 develop skills for life.

ScoutsCymru gives young people across Wales life-changing experiences. Scouts is a place for all young people aged 4 to 24 to make new friends, try new things and dive into real life, face-to-face adventure.

Senedd Education Team is part of Senedd Cymru (i.e. Welsh Parliament). Senedd Cymru is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people.

Senedd Explained is a non partisan youth media platforms bringing people closer to Welsh politics.

Sex Ed Matters is an award-winning social enterprise on a mission to strengthen Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) across the UK to build happy, healthy communities.

Shout Out UK (SOUK) is a multi-award winning creative social enterprise on a mission to defend and amplify democracy by ensuring all citizens understand how their government functions through political literacy, are inoculated from disinformation and misinformation through media literacy and are given a chance to have a say in how their country is run through our own youth voice platform and various programmes. SOUK has run some of the largest city-wide voter registration and voter awareness campaigns in the democratic world. Furthermore, its education programmes on Media & Political Literacy have been utilised to combat disinformation and extremism nationwide through Prevent, as well as translated into various languages and utilised in multiple countries. SOUK has worked with a number of clients, including, but not limited to; the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, the Greater London Authority, the US Embassy in London, the US State Department and NATO.

Simple Politics creates better conversations about UK politics by bringing you everything you need, where you already are.

Skating Panda is a social and environmental impact consultancy helping organisations move beyond surface-level purpose through strategy, campaigns, coalition-building and culture change.

Smart School Councils is a charity based in London that helps every child to lead change in their world through democracy.

SOS-UK is a student-led education charity focusing on sustainability.

Imagine a country that draws on the good sense of ordinary people like you and me when making decisions and passing new laws.

Teach the Future is a youth-led campaign to urgently repurpose the entire education system around the climate emergency and ecological crisis. The campaign is led by a team of over 40 young volunteers. We are advised by an adult advisory board and hosted by the charity SOS-UK.

The Advocacy Academy are youth organisers working to create a more fair, just, and equal society, by building the collective power of young people to bring about change. We train young people with lived experience of injustice to achieve long-term systemic change for themselves and the communities they live in. We combine formal instruction in social and economic systems, practical training in community organising, with the heart and soul of radical youth work. We equip young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to become active agents for change in the community.

The Constitution Society is an independent, non-party educational foundation. The Society promotes public understanding of the British Constitution and works to encourage informed debate between legislators, academics and the public about proposals for constitutional change. Alongside its focus on constitutional issues, the Society supports initiatives which aim to improve the quality of government and legislation generally in Britain.

The Day is a leading digital literacy resource providing schools with daily, unbiased current affairs to boost literacy, critical thinking, and debate.

The Democracy Box's mission is for everyone in the UK to have access The Democracy Box Story which can be downloaded for free in Welsh or English.

The Network aims to build and strengthen the democracy sector, addressing threats and maximising on the opportunities for impact and change. It seeks to bring together people passionate about democracy from across the UK to support collaboration and build our collective power and influence.

We support teachers to empower young people with the knowledge and skills to understand – and have their say about – our complex and polarised world. Our programmes combine teaching expertise with the journalistic rigour of The Economist, building students’ critical thinking, oracy and confidence discussing the news.

The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We provide engaging, accurate and impartial resources about democracy, elections and voting to support young people's understanding and confidence to participate in democracy.

The National Youth Agency is the national body for youth work, and the Professional Statutory Regulatory Body (PSRB) for youth work in England. We have been transforming lives through youth work for over 50 years. By championing, professionalising, and enabling youth work, we strive to find better, more inventive ways to empower more young people. NYA holds a unique position within the youth sector, offering guidance, support, advice, training, and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. We deliver training both face-to-face and through our online learning Academy. Our team of Youth Work Specialists are experienced youth workers and teaching staff and are well placed to support professional development of staff teams and individuals. As the PSRB we are responsible for quality assurance and compliance for all Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) recognised programmes in the country through the Education Training Standards committee, and more widely in the UK through JETS. This includes quality assurance and compliance on youth work programmes from Level 2 – 6.

The Politics Project is a democratic education and engagement organisation that supports young people to use their voice.

The Small Axe builds progressive movements through community organising and mass mobilisation, campaigning on issues including school funding, voter registration and political participation.

The Week Junior is a multi-award-winning children’s magazine packed with engaging articles, eye-catching images, and big ideas that get eight to 14-year-olds reading, thinking, and talking. Published weekly, it features everything from current affairs to sport, science, books, cooking, and craft – feeding children’s natural curiosity, encouraging critical thinking and boosting their confidence.

The UK Democracy Fund is a non-partisan pooled fund supporting initiatives that strengthen democracy through voter registration, franchise reform and increased participation among under-represented groups.

The UK Parliament Education and Engagement Team offers an exciting, free programme of face-to-face and online sessions, award winning resources, and professional development for schools and colleges, home educators, and community and youth groups.

UK Youth is a leading national charity committed to ensuring all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

Vale of Glamorgan Youth Service is the local authority youth service supporting young people aged 11 to 25 across the Vale of Glamorgan through youth clubs, detached work and targeted projects that build confidence and skills.

VotesforSchools' mission is simple: we want children and young people to be informed, curious and heard.

Young Citizens is a national education charity empowering children and young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to be active in their communities and wider democratic society. ​

Youth Focus North East is an independent charity, established in 1989, with the overall vision to improve the lives of young people through high quality youth work. We exist for the benefit of young people and the organisations which support them.

Youth Focus North West (YFNW) is an organisation with strong youth work roots. We work in partnership with young people and organisations to have a voice where it counts. Our youth voice work gives young people the opportunities to make a difference individually, locally, regionally and nationally. We nurture youth work practice and we create networks, broker partnerships and open up opportunities for young people and organisations to work together.

Youth Work Unit Yorkshire and the Humber CIO is a regional infrastructure organisation offering strategic support to those delivering youth work, through networking, training and conferences.