Youth Advisory Board

The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is a core part of ENDZ Group CIC. It brings together young people aged 14–19 to help shape our work, influence decisions, and create new ideas that reflect what young people actually need. This isn’t just about giving feedback, YAB members are part of how things are designed, improved, and delivered, from new projects and campaigns to events and content.

  • EG exists to be led by the people it serves, young people. Our Youth Advisory Board gives 14–19 year olds a real say in how things run, making sure EG stays true to its values and puts youth voice at the centre of every decision.

  • There will be fortnightly in person and online sessions, plus a two day induction and key events. Additional opportunities are optional. This year’s programme will run from May half term 2026 to August 2027, ending with a celebration event.

  • No. At EG, we believe youth voice should exist across everything we do, not just in one group. Alongside our Youth Advisory Board, we also run youth-led groups within different programmes, including Young Sports Leaders in Sports Mode, Young Advisors in Project 9.0, and in future, our Futuremakers programme.

    We also aim to build youth voice into the day-to-day design and delivery of all our projects, whether through leadership roles, feedback, co-design, or campaigning. As EG grows, we’ll continue expanding these opportunities, including plans for a dedicated Sports Mode Youth Steering Group from 2027.

Aged 14-19 and live or study in Greater London? Apply now to join the Youth Advisory Board and be part of shaping what comes next.

Applications open soon

Meet our YAB (2024/26)

  • Anthony lee

  • Heshan Dissanayake

  • Leo Jaines

  • Ademi Elukanlo

  • Kevin Baidoo

Get involved

Are you aged 11–19 and want a real say in what EG does?

The Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is ENDZ Group CIC’s main youth voice group. It shapes everything across EG – from campaigns and projects to new ideas we haven’t even launched yet. This isn’t just about one programme. It’s about helping steer the whole organisation.

As a YAB member, you’ll share ideas, test plans, give honest feedback, and help decide what EG focuses on next. You’ll build confidence, leadership and real-world skills, meet other young people, and be part of creating things that actually matter.

You don’t need experience. You don’t need to be loud. We just want young people who care, are curious, and want to help shape the future of EG.

  • You’ll need to:

    • Be aged between 14 and 19 years old on 31st August 2026

    • Live or study within Greater London or the M25

    • Be Interested in learning how community organisations are governed and operate

    • Be ready to grow and have fun!

  • The Youth Advisory Board meets in person and online fortnightly, starting with a two day in person induction during May half term.

    Sessions include food, games, creative activities, and proper time to think and build together. There may also be other opportunities in between.

    You’ll help shape and roll out EG’s new strategy, then be part of making it real across the next year. That might include:

    • giving honest feedback on plans and ideas

    • helping shape new projects and programmes

    • advising on our socials, content, and comms

    • creating or testing resources for young people

    • attending events or talks as a youth rep

    • visiting programmes to give youth feedback

    You’re not just asked for your opinion. You’re part of the group helping guide where EG goes next.

  • You get a real seat at the table. Your ideas will shape a real organisation and its future. You’ll build leadership, confidence, and decision-making skills, meet other young people, and be treated as an equal in the room.

    There’s food, travel covered, and opportunities that feel special and different from school. You’ll gain tangible experience you can use for CVs, personal statements, and things like the DofE volunteering section. You’re not just joining a group – you’re helping shape what EG becomes.

Applications will open Spring 2027