Question 1

What is the mission of THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE?

Accepted Answer

NYAS is a socio-legal charity providing advice, advocacy, information and legal advice to children, young people and vulnerable adults.  NYAS also provides Independent Visitors who befriend children in care, and we undertake Regulation 44 visits of children homes. Under Rule 16.4 of the Family Proceedings Act we represent children and young people in private law family proceedings.

Question 2

What is the financial size of THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE?

Accepted Answer

THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE is classified as a major charity. In the latest financial year, they reported a total income of £11,839,321 and total expenditure of £11,595,402.

Question 3

How does THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE allocate its spending?

Accepted Answer

For every pound spent, approximately 98.9% goes directly to charitable activities. The remaining 1.1% is spent on raising funds and administration. This is higher than the median for similar-sized charities (96.6%).

Question 4

What is the workforce structure of THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE?

Accepted Answer

THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE employs 258 staff members and is supported by 361 volunteers.

Question 5

Does THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE receive government funding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Approximately 59.7% of their income comes from government grants or contracts.

Question 6

Does THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE pay its trustees?

Accepted Answer

No, the latest data indicates that trustees do not receive payments or personal benefits from the charity.

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