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Nabs

Activity reflects NABS? current mission statement, namely: ?To improve life for those working in advertising and media sales via the provision of care, advice, support and career guidance. NABS believes that by supporting people in advertising through good times and bad, we can make working life a bit easier in a dynamic and volatile industry where pressure and redundancy remains commonplace.?

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Activities & Mission

Activity reflects NABS? current mission statement, namely: ?To improve life for those working in advertising and media sales via the provision of care, advice, support and career guidance. NABS believes that by supporting people in advertising through good times and bad, we can make working life a bit easier in a dynamic and volatile industry where pressure and redundancy remains commonplace.?

Grants

Nabs makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2024)
£3,206,442
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Country

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,874,972
Latest Expenditure
£3,206,442

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 47.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 42.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 62.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,069,835
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £782,726
Investments £22,411
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,369,509
Raising Funds £1,836,933
Governance £154,485
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,874,972
£3,206,442£1,369,509£2,700,889£2,404,80533 / 0
2023
£2,899,374
£3,624,825£1,492,375£2,918,916£2,631,42139 / 2
2022
£2,437,535
£3,505,938£1,310,413£3,644,367£3,127,08537 / 2
2021
£2,493,571
£3,195,611£1,439,457£5,309,937£4,700,00035 / 2
2020
£1,856,805
£3,238,233£1,564,776£5,661,461£5,100,00037 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Nabs

What does Nabs do?

Activity reflects NABS? current mission statement, namely: ?To improve life for those working in advertising and media sales via the provision of care, advice, support and career guidance. NABS believes that by supporting people in advertising through good times and bad, we can make working life a bit easier in a dynamic and volatile industry where pressure and redundancy remains commonplace.?

How much income did Nabs report in 2024?

Nabs reported total income of £2.87m and reported expenditure of £3.21m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Nabs registered as a charity?

Nabs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 July 1998 as charity number 1070556. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Nabs?

Nabs is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Nabs operate?

Nabs operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England.

Is Nabs a registered charity?

Yes — Nabs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070556.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 July 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3950821
Charity Number
1070556

Trustees

Dominic Carter
HAMISH NICKLIN
Jon Peppiatt
Josh Krichefski
JUDITH SALINSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Karla Smith
NAREN PATEL
Natalie Bell

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26 October 2026
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