The National Youth Advocacy Service
Also known as: Irchin Trust Limited, Nyas
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.
Activities & Mission
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.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £11,839,321 | £11,595,402 | £11,468,553 | £3,609,440 | £3,042,244 | 258 / 361 |
| 2024 | £10,774,395 | £10,567,856 | £10,438,424 | £3,310,332 | £2,786,111 | 244 / 481 |
| 2023 | £10,228,850 | £10,291,568 | £10,163,465 | £2,893,642 | £2,774,791 | 239 / 659 |
| 2022 | £9,142,253 | £9,031,482 | £8,904,977 | £3,037,903 | £107,344 | 202 / 539 |
| 2021 | £8,199,709 | £7,958,106 | £7,889,249 | £2,874,118 | £2,874,118 | 197 / 530 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The National Youth Advocacy Service
What does The National Youth Advocacy Service do?
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.
How much income did The National Youth Advocacy Service report in 2025?
The National Youth Advocacy Service reported total income of £11.84m and reported expenditure of £11.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Youth Advocacy Service?
The National Youth Advocacy Service has a program ratio of 96.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Youth Advocacy Service registered as a charity?
The National Youth Advocacy Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 July 1992 as charity number 1012485. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The National Youth Advocacy Service?
The National Youth Advocacy Service is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Mark Hedley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Youth Advocacy Service operate?
The National Youth Advocacy Service operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Youth Advocacy Service a registered charity?
Yes — The National Youth Advocacy Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1012485.
Details
Units 1 - 4 Priory Mews
Monks Ferry
Birkenhead
CH41 5AZ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Irchin Trust Limited
- Nyas
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated