Alongside the Young Leaders programme, the Franco-British Council piloted an initiative dedicated to supporting the social mobility for young people in both countries: the Franco-British Local Leaders programme.
This programme brings talented individuals aged 20-30 from disadvantaged backgrounds who have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurial qualities for the benefit of their communities.
Franco-British Local Leaders
There are 48 Local Leaders who come from disadvantaged backgrounds on both sides of the Channel who are now part of the programme. Through creating a business or local political involvement to improve the living conditions of young people, they all created a positive impact on their communities and have a “success story” to tell. They all share the same goal: to develop their impact at an international level.
Local Leaders are required to accept the Franco-British Local Leaders Charter as part of membership on the programme.
Applications for the Local Leaders Programme 2025
Applications for the Local Leaders Programme 2025 closed on Friday 21st March 2025.
Applications will re-open at the end of this year.
For any other question please contact us HERE
Jersey
In 2025, the Franco-British Council and the Government of Jersey announced a five-year partnership for the period 2025-2030 as part of working together to enhance Franco-British cooperation.
Young people with connections to Jersey will also be eligible for the Franco-British Local Leaders Programme. The selection process will follow the same criteria and be overseen by the secretariat of the Franco-British Council.
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
No Local Leaders were chosen in 2021 due to the Coronavirus pandemic
2020
2019
2018
2017
