--- title: "The National Youth Advocacy Service — check charity number 1012485 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The National Youth Advocacy Service a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1012485. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Units 1 - 4 Priory Mews. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-national-youth-advocacy-service retrieved: 2026-08-27T02:22:49.397Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The National Youth Advocacy Service is a registered charity (number 1012485) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £11,839,321 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The National Youth Advocacy Service? Registered charity number 1012485 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Units 1 - 4 Priory Mews Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £11,839,321 Website [www.nyas.net](http://www.nyas.net/) ## 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. ## What causes is The National Youth Advocacy Service registered for? General Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The National Youth Advocacy Service yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The National Youth Advocacy Service is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-national-youth-advocacy-service&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.nyas.net/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The National Youth Advocacy Service a legitimate charity? Yes. The National Youth Advocacy Service is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1012485) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The National Youth Advocacy Service's charity number? The National Youth Advocacy Service's charity number is 1012485. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1012485? Search 1012485 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. 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. Does The National Youth Advocacy Service have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The National Youth Advocacy Service. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The National Youth Advocacy Service? The National Youth Advocacy Service's website is http://www.nyas.net — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1012485).