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NYAS - The National Youth Advocacy Service

NYAS is a children's charity that supports and empowers care-experienced children and young people. NYAS is a charity working across England and Wales.

We support children young people and vulnerable adults by providing a safety net when they have nowhere else to turn. We are here to make sure you have your voice heard at times when it matters to you. We are independent and confidential as long as you are safe. Please remember that anything you post in Facebook could be viewed by anyone. We can help if you are:
•Not being listened to
•In need o

f some advice
•In need of help to talk to Social Services
•Aren’t being treated fairly
•Being told you have to move
•Having difficulties about school
•Not having the contact with your family that you want
•Homeless
•A vulnerable adult who is disabled
•A carer
•Experiencing the separation or divorce of your parents
•Not feeling safe

If you are a child or young person, or you’re acting on behalf of a child, young person or vulnerable adult and need help, information or advice, please contact our helpline on FREEPHONE 0808 808 1001 or send an email to [email protected]. If we cannot help we may be able to point you in the right direction of someone who can. For more information please visit our website - www.nyas.net. We are here for you, and can help you have your voice heard.

21/05/2026

📣 This page is being deleted at the end of this month - please follow our new page now at: https://www.facebook.com/nyasfb/ 📣

We're moving to a brand new page due to issues with the way our current page (the one you're seeing this post on!) has been set up. Please follow the new page to keep up-to-date with everything we're doing here at the National Youth Advocacy Service (including lots of exciting news in June... 👀)

We've got just over 200 followers on our new page at the moment - but 3000+ on this page, so would love to have as many of you as possible join us over there before we have to close this page at the end of May! Thank you ❤️

18/05/2026

📣 We're moving to a brand new page due to issues with the way our current page (the one you're seeing this post on!) has been set up. To keep up-to-date with everything we're doing here at the National Youth Advocacy Service (including lots of exciting news in June... 👀) , follow our new page now at: https://www.facebook.com/nyasfb/ 📣

We've got 155 followers on our new page at the moment - but 3000+ on this page, so would love to have as many of you as possible join us over there before we have to close this page at the end of May! Thank you ❤️

13/05/2026

📣 We're moving to a brand new page due to issues with the way our current page (the one you're seeing this post on!) has been set up. Follow our new page now at: https://www.facebook.com/nyasfb/ 📣

This page will close at the end of May, so make sure to head to our new page and follow us there to keep up-to-date with everything we're up to here at the National Youth Advocacy Service. Thank you ❤️

08/05/2026

📣 The launch of The Big Future Survey! 📣

The Big Future Survey aims to hear from as many children and young people as possible, aged 0-18, from all backgrounds, in all schools and colleges, in every part of the country. The survey will seek to understand the change children and young people want to see in their communities, their biggest concerns, and their hopes for the future - and what they think a good childhood should look like. They survey can be completed here: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture

Our Group CEO, Rita Waters, was delighted to join the Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza at the Science Museum in Manchester for the launch of the survey earlier today. Building on the one million children and young people who have already contributed their views, the Children's Commissioner launched her ambition plan to connect with, and listen to, the voices of a further one million children. We are so proud to support this important work. ❤️

07/05/2026

Elections are taking place across the UK today, with polls open until 10pm. 🗳️

Check here to find your nearest polling station: https://wheredoivote.co.uk/

Remember to take your ID! And remember too, that when you head to the polls - you’re not just voting for today - you’re helping decide the kind of country young people will grow up in. From education and care to housing and opportunity, these choices matter for the next generation.

06/05/2026

Before voting starts tomorrow, check out the final part of our series of excerpts from NYAS Cymru's Manifesto for the next Welsh government. Today's focus is on Equality and Empowerment 🟰

You can find the full manifesto, written by young people, for young people, at this link: https://lnkd.in/eBQhyhjc

05/05/2026

“Knowing what our rights are is one of the most important things in life. It helps us know what support we are entitled to and keeps us safe. Some of us did not learn about children’s rights until we were nearly adults, and if we had known what our rights were earlier in our childhoods, a lot of outcomes could have been so much different for us."

“Gwybod beth yw ein hawliau yw un o’r pethau pwysicaf mewn bywyd. Mae'n ein helpu i wybod pa gymorth yr ydym yn gymwys i'w gael ac yn ein cadw'n ddiogel. Ni ddysgodd rhai ohonom am hawliau plant nes oeddem ni bron yn oedolion, a phe baem wedi gwybod beth oedd ein hawliau yn gynharach yn ystod ein plentyndod, gallai llawer o ganlyniadau fod wedi bod yn wahanol iawn i ni."

Check out today's excerpt from NYAS Cymru's Young Person's Advisory Group's manifesto for the next Welsh government, focused on Rights 👇

Read the full manifesto at: https://ow.ly/Uin950YVcoR

04/05/2026

Today's excerpt from NYAS Cymru's Manifesto for the next Welsh government is focused on advocacy. 📣

This document was written for young people, by young people, by the NYAS Young Person's Advisory Group. Read on to find out the key points, and find out why it matters to young people.

Check out the full manifesto at this link, and don't forget to vote on the 7th of May 🗳️ https://ow.ly/YPzn50YUun7

03/05/2026

Over the next four days, in the run up to the Senedd Election on the 7th of May, we'll be posting excerpts from NYAS Cymru's Manifesto for the next Welsh government. Today's focus is on 'Child and young person-centred policy making'. ⚖️

This document was written for young people, by young people, with the National Youth Advocacy Service Young Person's Advisory Group.

Check out the full manifesto at this link:https://nyas.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Policy%20docs/2026%20NYAS%20Cymru%20Manifesto%20(3).pdf

01/05/2026

Two incredible runners from , Ruth (Image 1) and Shannon (image 2), took on marathons in both Brighton and London last month! 🏃‍♀️

Ruth Sparkes, who completed the London Marathon and has raised over £5,000 so far, shared her thoughts after crossing the finish line:

“It’s hard to explain what running 26.2 miles feels like because it is so unique – it's a music concert all the way, theatre and entertainment moments round every corner, there are the sights and sounds of the communities through which we run and then there are all the other runners all running for their ‘why’.

You feel that energy, grit and determination - and then the high when you cross the finish line. It is the most joyous, heartwarming occasion and it was a privilege to run for NYAS. One of my mantras that got me through the miles was - you are living your dream, you chose this, you are doing it for those who don't have the choices you have.

From applying for my place, through the many months of training and fundraising, all the way to crossing the finish line - the NYAS team have supported and encouraged me all the way. I will treasure the handwritten letter Chloe from the fundraising team sent me - it meant so much in the middle of the 23-week training programme when you begin to doubt yourself! It was the small touches that made a big difference.

As an Independent Visitor for NYAS I know the different NYAS makes. Thank you NYAS for the work you do, the volunteers and service users you support. Your care comes through in all that you do.”

- Ruth Sparkes, NYAS Volunteer and Fundraiser 🏅

A huge thank you to all those fundraising for NYAS this year - you’re making a real difference. There’s still time to donate to Ruth’s fundraiser: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/ruth-sparkes or Shannon’s: https://www.justgiving.com/page/shannon-willcox-1?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

If you're feeling inspired to take on a challenge of your own this year, check out our website now: https://www.nyas.net/support-us/fundraise-for-us/run-for-nyas/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=challenge

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