I am now studying Cosmetic Science, which deals with the formulation and development of cosmetics and toiletries. I enjoy working with young people, to motivate and support them to achieve their best. I believe that knowing yourself is the best thing you can do to achieve your true potential, and I encourage people to aim for those stars that they were told they couldn’t reach.

I’d been looking for a volunteering opportunity in my local area when I stumbled across Big Challenge. What instantly struck me was its ingenuity: it empowers young people to promote solutions to issues through social entrepreneurship. The Youth Leadership Team benefits from meeting a diverse range of people from all walks of life, contributing to the varied knowledge and experiences of the team, which makes a balanced and more socially aware group. Running in its last year, we want to make sure The Challenge ends with the big bang it deserves!

After taking part in the Global Xchange and Youth Yatra Action for Change programmes I volunteer as a trainer and representative for Concordia UK and the Alliance for European Voluntary Service Organisations. Big Challenge is a great way to give young people a chance to be creative and forward thinking which is what motivated me to be part of the Youth Leadership Team. Looking forward to supporting some great new projects for the community and having a little fun along the way!

I’m looking forward to meeting new people and making a difference with Big Challenge, making use of the skills I currently have and learning new ones along the way.

My motto is live life to the fullest!! Life is how you make it! Change comes within!

In the past I’ve been involved with BIG Lottery Fund, working on a committee funding projects for them. I’m also a youth councillor for Kirklees Youth Council and I’m in a Health Campaign group for young people in my local area. I’ve worked with Metro on transport issues and Strategies for play – looking at parks in my local area. I’m really looking forward to being on the YLT, meeting new people and giving the North more of a voice!

I am really inspired by people who are dedicated to delivering social change. One of my philosophies to life is that life is what you make it and so if you have a passion, follow it with indubitable rapacity.

I graduated with a BSc in Sociology and Psychology and a Post Graduate Diploma in Specialist Educational Intervention. I am currently working at a specialist eye hospital as a Data Quality Officer. I started volunteering in my 6th form with Youth Action Volunteering in Enfield with nursery children. I am excited and passionate about working with the Youth Leadership Team to raise the profile of young people and help make their projects and ideas a reality for a better future.

I’ve recently moved to Bristol to study Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies at the University of the West of England. I have previous experience in volunteering, working with BBC Blast and UnLtd. I eventually want to get into the youth sector and music industry and hope that in my time on the Youth Leadership Team we can make a big difference! I’m really looking forward to working on this!

I am the chair of the Live UnLtd Youth Leadership Team in the North of England. UnLtd provides funding to social entrepreneurs. In addition I have been selected as a delegate to attend the World Islamic Economic forum to be held in Malaysia. I also wish - like many of us- to play some role to change society for the better. I have therefore been actively involved in voluntary activities throughout my academic studies and continue to be involved on a voluntary basis attempting to make a difference to the lives of ordinary people.

I am a final year College Student . I am currently the Deputy Further Education Officer for a Student Guild. I am an active member of my community and I work with loads of different youth projects and organisations within Birmingham. I am an elected member of Voice Is Power. I have currently finished the Youth of Today Councillor Shadowing Programme, which was a great learning curve for me and I learnt loads about local government.

In 2008, I had the opportunity to visit families living in rural villages in Tanzania. It was then that I realized how fortunate we are to be living in a democracy. Young people in less developed countries do not get a say in their society, so I want to make the most of my opportunity and take a lead in voicing the opinions of young people - the youth of today are the leaders of tomorrow. I'm looking forward to working with the Youth Leadership Team and gaining skills and making friends along the way.

Coming from Singapore, I am currently indulging in a Mathematics undergraduate degree at University College London. I care a lot about youth issues as I believe that the key to solving inequalities in this world starts with the young. I do what I love, from running and climbing to conquering insane math problems in class. I enjoy volunteering and I can’t wait to get started to turn dreams into reality.

But, after attending an enterprise workshop I realised I am very business-minded and changed courses to property investment, which I am currently studying in Bristol. I have many ambitions in life, and a very powerful drive behind them. I know that with serious determination and hard work, Impossible is Nothing.

I’m from Liverpool and since I was 8 I was involved in Barnardo’s action with young carer’s , I have done a number of activities with them here’s a few examples: Making the Liverpool direct social services line more eligible for the younger people, put an argument together for Samaritans to do a text service, put an expert grievance scheme in to the NHS - which they are putting in to practice and the gummy bear project which means all mental health hospitals have to have the sign of the gummy bear to say they are young person friendly.

I’ve previously taken part in the Marie Curie Cancer Programme’s daffodil appeal where I had to raise money to help those who suffered from cancer. Ever since, I’ve expanded my awareness of what is around me and what I can do to make a difference in the world. I’m always very eager in everything I do. I’m a happy person who’s willing to contribute my all to a project or task that I am set. I look forward to working with the Big Challenge team!

I am at Nescot College doing my BTEC National Diploma is business. I am working closely with my local councillor to make my borough much better for young people. I am a member of Kingston Youth Council and Kingston Youth Opportunity Fund. I love photography and taking pictures of my friends and I especially enjoy street dancing. I have taken part in a few big performances at Kingston Rose Theatre and I teach dance at various youth centres. Being a part of the Big Challenge team will give me more opportunities to help young people to bring their ideas to life.

From empty shops to social enterprise, community workspaces to company development, I jump into every exciting project I find. Based in Edinburgh, I bounce around the UK in search of like-minded people with great ideas and a passion for making a difference. For work, I head the Arts and Enterprise Department of ZipZapBoing Ltd and for fun I focus on inspiring young people to make their ideas happen.

I have organised events, been a reporter/interviewer for launch events, worked with TV producers and companies and worked alongside many important people in the business, most recently Tim Campbell (Apprentice winner 2005 and founder of Bright Ideas Trust). I like to travel, whether it's up and down the UK or overseas because I feel it broadens my mind to see beyond the horizon. I'm a part of Big Challenge because I'm passionate about young people's voices being heard and their needs and concerns met.

I heard about the Big Challenge Youth Leadership Team through youth work agencies in my community and I decided to apply. I run my own dance classes in my community for 3 – 24 year olds and I have always wanted to get involved in voluntary work but I didn’t know how to go about it. I am really excited about getting to know new people and gaining experience and training that will benefit myself and others in the long run.

I am keen to develop work with the YLT using my experience of inner London to work with young people and give them the opportunity to start to shape their own futures. I want to get involved in work in my home country of Sudan and develop National Centres for Sport in Sudan, London and Zambia. I am the founder and leader on a programme in North London that involves engaging young people in a Friday Night Live football project.

I am 22 undergraduate currently studying politics at a university in central London. I have lived in Islington, a London borough with huge child/youth deprivation and as a result have witnessed many young people be disadvantaged because of it. As a result I decided to get involved with Big Challenge as they aim to inspire young people who want to reach their goals and develop innovative solutions to social problems. I am currently also a trustee of a financial charity set up to help financially disadvantaged people and a primary school governor.

At the moment I am undertaking volunteering with a few different (equally exciting) organisations. These being: sports youth leadership academy, Diana awards, V-inspire and of course Big Challenge. I am passionate for changing society and our communities for the better, and working along side other youths. I exercise this in the campaign I am currently running called Breakin’ the cycle which is an anti knife crime project. Fortunately I also manage to juggle 3 A levels and a B-Tec national course in my exciting life.

I'm passionate about our communities and our future thats why I've been involved in countless project across the spectrum, such as Big Chanellege (BC). Through BC I would like to share my passion and experiences to other young people to make our communities better for the future. I have experience working on regeneration project such as transport and London 2012 Olympics, as well as working with Government Minister. I also advise MET police & my local council on how to engage with young people. In my spare time, I like play badminton, travelling and flying.