THE NATIONAL YOUTH AGENCY
Registered charity 1035804 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as N Y A, NATIONAL YOUTH AGENCY
The National Youth Agency works in partnership with a wide range of public, private and voluntary sector organisations to support and improve services for young people. Our particular focus is on youth work and we believe strongly that by investing in young people's personal and social development, young people are better able to live more active and fulfilling lives.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £294,000 and total reserves of £2,139,000, which exceeds the stated policy target of £1,000,000. Per the trustees' report, the organization maintains a healthy level of unrestricted reserves and cash to mitigate cashflow risks associated with uneven income streams. The auditors confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Highest-paid employee band: £100,001 - £110,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £70k)
“One individual (2024: 3) earned between £70,000 and £79,999. One individual (2024: 1) earned between £100,000 and £109,999.” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Employees paid over £60,000: 2
“One individual (2024: 3) earned between £70,000 and £79,999. One individual (2024: 1) earned between £100,000 and £109,999.” — page 26
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: £1,000,000 (held: £1.7m)
“Heading into the financial year 24/25, Trustees had agreed a target of a minimum of £900,000 for unrestricted reserves. This was raised to £1,000,000 in year (Feb 25)” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: NYA Trading Limited
“NYA Trading Limited is a 100% owed trading subsidiary of The National Youth Agency” — page 3
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts audited by Haines Watts Swindon Limited. Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 6 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
Comparing this charity’s FY2024 and FY2025 accounts as analysed by this site.
In the news
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Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- NatWest — “We partner with NatWest to deliver the NatWest Thrive programme.” (source page)
- Tata Consultancy Services — “We have worked with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) for several years, and they have supported us through a wide range of valuable initiativ…” (source page)
- O2 — “We partnered with O2 from 2012 – 2020 to develop Go Think Big , a digital youth employability platform offering insights, advice, and practi…” (source page)
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Reported reserves equal ~5.0 months of spending — above the median for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (98% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (5.2%) (benchmarks).
- Carol Anne Stonechair
- Alexandra Victoria Renshaw
- Amma Anderson
- CLLR KEN MEESON
- Daniel Chery
- Gabriel Buck
- Helen Watson
- Laura Bates
- Leigh Paul Redman
- Lisa Marcelle Harris
- MARK NORRIS
- Mervyn Kaye
- Nicholas Frost
- Nick Caplin
- Sally Carr
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE NATIONAL YOUTH AGENCY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £294,000 and total reserves of £2,139,000, which exceeds the stated policy target of £1,000,000. Per the trustees' report, the organization maintains a healthy level of unrestricted reserves and cash to mitigate cashflow risks associated with uneven income streams. The auditors confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Haines Watts Swindon Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE NATIONAL YOUTH AGENCY earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £100,001 - £110,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE NATIONAL YOUTH AGENCY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE NATIONAL YOUTH AGENCY as a grant recipient include BBC CHILDREN IN NEED, THE OGDEN TRUST.
Known funders
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Government & lottery funding
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