YBF is proud of its success to date. We believe that we offer unrivalled training and support to young conservative activists. But don’t just take our word for it…
Supporters
“Apparently someone I’ve never heard of in a paper I don’t read says I shouldn’t be here! Well, I’m delighted to be associated with the Young Britons’ Foundation and for you to have a strong voice with young people”.
– Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, Former Conservative Party Chairman & Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government
“I recommend YBF as a first class way of investing in a Britain of the future that we will be happy to leave behind us”
– Frederick Forsyth, Author
“I am delighted to support the Young Britons’ Foundation in their drive to fight the politically correct and anti-western bias so often fed to students in particular, and to British youth in general. There are two sides to every argument and it is a tragedy that most people under 25 seem to believe there is only one, and that is usually the wrong one”
– Sir Tim Rice, Lyricist
“I don’t know how we managed before YBF. There was a yawning need for a movement like this to fight and win the ideological battle in the new generation – and to supply fresh ideas to previous generations. What a pleasure to come across such a well-organised, lively and impressive group of right-minded people”
– Daniel Hannan MEP
“YBF’s progress to date is very impressive”
– Lord Pearson of Rannoch
“I am amazed at the impact of Young Britons’ Foundation in just a short period of time. Following their breakthrough conference, I saw over 70 young activists eager to return to their campuses to promote conservative ideas to the next generation!”
– Patrick X Coyle, Young America’s Foundation
“The YBF conference was an exciting event. This grassroots effort to build the foundation for a strong conservative voice in Britain is an important, necessary step to train and educate new generations of leaders and thinkers. The lessons about crafting consensus, developing political messages, and organizing activism will still be in use many years from now”
– Dr John Shosky, Former Speechwriter for the Reagan & Bush Administrations
“Educating youth in principles of good government and free markets is critical in an age of falling educational standards and politicization of university curricula. By gathering Britain’s most promising student activists for a weekend training seminar, Young Britons’ Foundation has embarked on a mission that will train more civic-minded youth and, ultimately, strengthen democracy”
– Bryan Auchterlonie, Former Executive Director of The Collegiate Network
“The Young Britons’ Foundation are the unsung heros of the British free market scene. They have head-hunted the best up-and-coming talent to work at the TaxPayers’ Alliance and they have provided first class media training for our staff. All of us owe a debt of gratitude to YBF for their work recruiting and training the cadre that will reverse Britain’s drift to the left”
– Matthew Elliott, TaxPayers’ Alliance
Students
“YBF is an excellent initiative and I’m really glad I attended their November Training Conference. The speakers imparted invaluable ideas on campaign tactics, how to handle the media, and ways to boost membership for conservative groups – my time and money were certainly well spent”
– Melissa Bean, Management Consultant
“The 2003 YBF Training Conference was challenging, engaging, insightful and something I would recommend for any young person who’s serious about a career in public service. Through this event the Young Britons’ Foundation has raised the standard of skill in politics for the 70 delegates who attended. I sincerely hope that your work continues and that ultimately thousands of young people can benefit from this first-rate project”
– Alex Williams, Cambridge University Graduate
“Thanks to YBF for organizing a first-class training conference. I’ve been involved in politics since I was 15 and I can honestly say this was the best event I’ve ever attended. Most youth political events are short on real training and turn into mere social gatherings. YBF has broken the mould in this respect. It was really superb to see activists as young as 16 and as mature as 30 being put through their paces by real journalists in front of real film crews talking about real life issues. It was obvious that every delegate drew a great deal of experience from this”
– Andre Walker, Political Researcher
“The YBF weekend was amazing! Was good to meet so many interesting people, helped me understand more about the Conservative philosophy and equipped me with knowledge especially useful for ” lively discussions” with the opposition. I will be using the skills learnt to pursue my career in politics. I would definitely recommend going”
– Liza Chantelle, Public Relations Consultant
“I think the YBF is a brilliant organisation, not only for energetically supporting the career development of young Conservative activists, but more importantly teaching the ideals of freedom to the next generation. My attendance at the Young Britons Foundation Activist Training conference reaffirmed by beliefs in the surety of the position of the right and the importance of a free society, and inspired me to join the activist campaign team in a marginal constituency to ensure a Conservative victory at the next election”
– Ryan Tinggal, Political Lobbyist
“A refreshingly optimistic and proactive approach to conservative activism, and without the partisan dogma”
– Tim Holbrook, Manchester
“The Young Britons’ Foundation forms the ministry of the ‘broad church’ we hear so much about. Through the peerless training provided to the aspirant conservatives they are shepherding the next generation into ascendancy over the bane of our time – liberalism. YBF is building on conservative victories of the past – manifest to the advances of the present and tempered by the adversities of today – to forge those who will lead the way to new triumphs and be the architects of our conservative future”
– Ed Hallam, Civil Servant
“I found YBF is to be both insightful in conservative thinking and practical in conservative campaigning. A definite must for all those serious about advancing conservative ideas in this country”
– James Poland, De Montfort University Graduate
“The practical training, skills and knowledge that I have received from YBF have enabled me to campaign more articulately and effectively, greatly improving my abilities in getting our message across in Hammersmith”
– Dipesh Palana, Campaign Consultant
“Having only been introduced to YBF this year and attended two events, including YBF4, I deeply regret not finding out about it years ago. The events are simply superb, highly informative and excellent places to meet other like minded individuals. Like all successful training events, I left feeling inspired and motivated to get out and work harder for Conservatism”
– Darren Irvine, Marketing Consultant
“As a sixth-form student, I found the YBF conference to be enjoyable and intellectually stimulating at the same time. Meeting so many open minded individuals led me dismiss the stereotypes often associated with conservativism and politics in general. I cannot wait to learn more about the mysteries of the political process and how to help win elections”
– Teresa Song, Banker