Our work in society | British Council

Helping people to have their voice heard and access opportunities to shape their own futures.

How are young people feeling about Brexit?

Following this momentous national decision, we commissioned independent research for Next Generation UK, part of a global research programme intended to explore youth attitudes and aspirations.

Opportunities to support creative and social enterprises overseas

Find out how a new programme is offering grants to UK organisations to deliver interventions with foreign partners.

How does social enterprise support women’s empowerment in the UK?

A new British Council report looks at how UK social enterprises empower women and girls and how traditional women’s organisations, many of which are underfunded, can develop social business approaches to support and fund their work.

Peace and Beyond

A conference to encourage new thinking and research in the field of peacebuilding and reconciliation. It brought together practitioners, academics, policy makers and young leaders from the UK, Ireland, South Africa, Lebanon, the Western Balkans and Colombia.

Become an Active Citizen

If you want to makes changes in your community, find out more about the Active Citizens programme – a global network of community leaders that is being developed by the British Council and local civil society partners in participating countries.

Are you an aspiring social entrepreneur?

If you’re thinking of starting a social enterprise in the UK, we have compiled a list of programmes and organisations in the UK that can help you turn your idea into reality.

What could we achieve together?

Partnership is at the heart of everything we do. We are driven by our mission to build trust and opportunity globally and we have ambitious goals that can only be achieved by working with others.

Would you like to work with us in international development?

We offer short and long-term opportunities for consultants and technical assistance experts, working with us on international development projects across a range of sectors and countries.