Bringing citizenship to life for thousands of children and young people each year.
Young Citizens is a UK charity that enables schools and colleges to deliver interactive citizenship education for children and young people.
Established in 1989 by Lord Phillips OBE and a group of democracy education experts, we believe citizenship should play a part in every young person’s education before leaving school to help them thrive in and contribute to society today.
From ready-made lesson plans to immersive programmes, we help you offer engaging yet flexible learning experiences – both as part of the required curriculum and beyond.
Our mission
Working with a huge network of schools and partners, we deliver learning experiences that light the spark of active citizenship from an early age.
We want to empower children and young people to shape their communities, institutions and society, building skills and knowledge for life.
Teaching resources
Access our free library of over 200 lessons, assemblies and other flexible citizenship and PSHE resources.
Learning programmes
Legal Workshops
Legal Workshops are a perfect volunteering opportunity for busy legal professionals. Working with local school children at your offices,...
Mock Trials
The Mock Trial Competitions are our longest-running active learning experiences. Since 1991, we have provided unparalleled exposure to the...
Make a Difference Challenge
The Make a Difference Challenge is a child-led social action programme that empowers some of our youngest citizens. It...
Support us
Whether as volunteer, donor or organisational partner, your support helps us create informed, empowered and confident young citizens.