Share your skills

Share your skills with our policy groups

Are you passionate about advocating for the rights and interests of British citizens living abroad? The British Overseas Voters Forum (BOVF) is seeking dedicated volunteers to join our policy groups and help drive meaningful change on key issues affecting our community. Your involvement can make a significant impact in ensuring that the voices of overseas voters are heard and that their concerns are addressed effectively.

Our Key Issues

  • Frozen Pensions
    Advocate for the unfreezing of UK state pensions for citizens living abroad to ensure they receive the same cost of living adjustments as those residing in the UK.
  • University Fees
    Work on policies to address the challenges British citizens overseas face with university fees, ensuring fair access to higher education.
  • Spouse Visas
    Contribute to efforts aimed at finding fairer immigration policies for British citizens married to non-UK spouses, facilitating easier reunification.
  • UK Bank Accounts
    Help address issues related to the forced closure of UK bank accounts for overseas British citizens and work towards more accessible financial services.
  • Housing Loan Interest
    Advocate for fairer interest rates on housing loans for British citizens living abroad, combating discriminatory practices.
  • Voting Mechanisms
    Work on improving the voting process for overseas British citizens, addressing challenges with postal voting and proxy voting systems.
  • Overseas Constituencies
    Develop recommendations for establishing better representation through overseas constituencies to ensure that British citizens abroad have a voice in UK governance.
  • Better Government Communication
    Help improve the effectiveness of communication between the UK government and its overseas citizens, ensuring timely and accurate information dissemination.

Make a Difference!

Your skills and experience are invaluable to us. By joining a BOVF policy group, you’ll be part of a dedicated team working to bring about meaningful policy changes. We are looking for volunteers who are committed to these issues and ready to contribute their expertise to our cause.

Get involved

To apply to join one of our policy groups, please click Apply Now.

We are interested in understanding how your skills and experience can contribute to our efforts.

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OUR KEY ISSUES