Funky Dragon

It worked closely with the Welsh Government and youth forums run by unitary authorities, enabling it to influence decision making at different political levels.

Funky Dragon's main tasks were to make sure that the views of children and young people are heard, particularly by the Welsh Assembly Government, and to support participation in decision-making at national level.

The Grand Council was the main body of Funky Dragon, and comprised 100 young people: 4 from each of the 22 unitary authorities in Wales and 12 co-option seats for other organisations.

The only conditions Funky Dragon put on the process are: These are: Every year Grand Council representatives got the chance to meet with Welsh Ministers to question them on issues that are affecting young people across Wales.

The Grand Council members met Ministers and officials to discuss how young people from all over Wales could effect change at a national level.

Funky Dragon had become known for its 'Funky Dragon does the Oscars' award ceremony in the evening, recognizing the hard work and achievements of Grand Council Representatives Each of the Sub-Groups has an Assembly Member responsible for the development of every area - included here are articles, reports, documents, proposals, committee minutes for each sub-group area.

In February 2006 Funky Dragon received funding to carry out the biggest piece of research into the views of young people in Wales.

The project was steered by Grand Council members from Funky Dragon who were involved in developing the questions and activities, recruiting staff and analysing the results of the work.