How the YFC works in Wales
All the work undertaken by Wales YFC is agreed and actioned by you the members.
Wales YFC Council is the governing committee of the organisation and your County Federation elects representatives to sit on the committee to put forward your views and those of your Clubs and County. Each year at the AGM of the Council, a Chairman and Vice Chairman of Council are elected to lead the organisation at a Wales level. Co-opted members are also elected onto the committee, who provide support and expertise to the committee but don’t necessarily have to be a member.
Three Council meetings a year are held and to ensure that there is continuous development of the organisation, Council have the power to set up sub committees. At the moment there are six sub committees working on behalf of the Council, who must report all their work back to Council for approval.
As with Council all sub-committees are made up of representatives from the twelve County Federations and from these young people a chairman and vice-chairman is elected. Each sub-committee is administered by a member of staff, based at the Wales YFC Centre and more information about the staff and officers can be found on the Officers page of this site.
Here you will find a short remit of each committees work
Board of Management – This committee is responsible for discussing the financial management and staffing of the organisation as well as making recommendations to Council on the strategic development of the YFC.
Activities and International – Representatives on this committee are responsible for the Social Education programme of work(competitions) as well as the Wales YFC International travel programme.
Training and Promotions – As the name suggests this committee is responsible for raising the profile of the YFC as well as making sure that all members receive the training they require, when they require it.
Rural Affairs – The Rural Affairs committee is all about issues that affect you as young person living in Rural Wales including all things agricultural and environmental. The committee organise a number of challenges and study tours and work closely with a number of partner organizations.
Youth Forum – The forum represents the views of all YFC members who are under the age of 18 and ensures that the voice of younger members is heard at all levels. The forum also campaign on a number of issues affecting young people as well as arranging events and activities.
Eisteddfod – This committee are responsible for the organisation and the development of the YFC Eisteddfod which is held annually in various venues across Wales.
So when asked, who is Wales YFC – it is you the members, so get involved and play your part in developing the largest rural youth organisation in the Country!
