CLAPA’s Children and Young People’s Council (CYPC) are a group of 12-17 year olds who were born with a cleft from all around the UK.
On this page you can learn more about the CYPC and how to apply.
Who we are
As members of the Children and Young People’s Council, we have the chance to represent other young people who were born with a cleft in the UK, to have our say in shaping CLAPA’s services, to make new friends, to have fun, and to make a difference.
We meet regularly and have an exciting adventure weekend away each year, getting involved in lots of important work in between.
We have worked not only with CLAPA, but also with researchers and Cleft Teams on leaflets, webpages and other resources aimed at young people, helping them to think about the language and images they use, and the messages they want to put across.
Meet CLAPA's Children and Young People's Council (CYPC)
Join our Children and Young People’s Council
Are you 12 – 17 years old and were born with a cleft? Are you interested in making a difference for other young people born with a cleft in the UK?
We are currently recruiting for new members to join our Children and Young People’s Council (CYPC), who meet regularly to help us to improve our work for young people across the UK. Find out more and apply below!
Why join the CYPC?
- Represent children and young people affected by cleft across the UK.
- Attend regular meet ups and an exciting adventure weekend away each year
- Have your say while having fun and making new friends!
How to apply
If you’d like to apply, please fill out our online application form. If you’d prefer to apply by video, please send an email to [email protected] telling us a little bit about yourself and why you’d like to join!
Apply to join the CYPC
Think CLAPA's Children and Young People's Council is a good fit for you? Apply to join today!