THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE
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Cash
£705K
-25.1% vs 2024
Net assets
£3.6M
+9% vs 2024
Employees
258
+5.7% highest in 6 filed years
Profit before tax
£299K
-28.2% vs 2024
Watchouts
Facts from the Companies House register and the latest accounts — not a rating
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Confirmation statement overdue
Due 2026-06-22.
Net assets
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Accounts
6-year trend · Δ = latest vs prior filed period · latest reflected 2025-03-31
| Metric | Trend | 2020-03-31 | 2021-03-31 | 2022-03-31 | 2023-03-31 | 2024-03-31 | 2025-03-31 | Δ vs prior |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | — | — | — | — | £10,705,322 | £11,658,775 | +8.9% | |
| Operating profit | — | — | — | — | £206,539 | £243,919 | +18.1% | |
| Profit before tax | — | — | — | — | £416,690 | £299,108 | -28.2% | |
| Net profit | — | — | — | — | £416,690 | £299,108 | -28.2% | |
| Cash | — | — | — | — | £941,470 | £705,173 | -25.1% | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | — | — | — | — | £3,364,099 | £3,652,590 | +8.6% | |
| Net assets | — | — | — | — | £3,310,332 | £3,609,440 | +9% | |
| Equity | — | — | — | — | £3,310,332 | £3,609,440 | +9% | |
| Average employees | 167 | 181 | 202 | 239 | 244 | 258 | +5.7% | |
| Wages | — | — | — | — | £5,922,071 | £6,543,889 | +10.5% | |
| Directors' remuneration | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. The Δ column is the change from the prior filed period as a percentage of |prior|; lines a company doesn't report show —. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2020-03-31 | 2021-03-31 | 2022-03-31 | 2023-03-31 | 2024-03-31 | 2025-03-31 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | — | — | — | — | 1.9% | 2.1% | |
| Net margin | — | — | — | — | 3.9% | 2.6% | |
| Return on capital employed | — | — | — | — | 6.1% | 6.7% | |
| Gearing (liabilities / total assets) | — | — | — | — | 34.7% | 32.3% | |
| Current ratio | — | — | — | — | 1.84x | 1.79x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Name history
Renamed 1 time since incorporation
- THE NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE 1998-07-20 → present
- IRCHIN TRUST LIMITED 1992-06-10 → 1998-07-20
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Standalone (parent only)
- Auditor
- Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.”
Significant events
- “In 2024 - 2025 NYAS become the proud owner of their new HQ offices, providing a welcome space for all staff and visitors from mid-2025.”
- “During 2024-2025 NYAS completed 7,412 to children's homes, making over 12,000 recommendations to improve the lives of young people in care to the care home managers.”
- “NYAS legal team were involved in 276 cases supporting 437 children through Rule 16.4”
- “NYAS also conducted 860 independent return home interviews with young people who had gone missing from care.”
- “During 2024-2025 NYAS reported 440 safeguarding concerns.”
- “NYAS Cymru's Project Unity programme of support for young mothers at risk of losing their children into the care system continues with its success and our aim is to see this award-winning support programme rolled out across England over the next financial year and beyond.”
- “The year ending 31st March 2025 continued to see an increase in revenue of 10% compared to the year ending 31st March 2024, with total revenue of £11,839,320.”
- “Key areas of growth in 2024 - 2025 continue to be in the provision of Reg 44 inspections, mental health advocacy, parental advocacy and the 'active offer' of advocacy across Wales...”
- “During 2024-2025, we successfully secured 13 tenders, (with an annual value of £693,182 and total contract length value of £1,679,859), winning 72% of those we applied for.”
- “New contracts included innovative partnerships with NHS organisations to deliver mental health advocacy, alongside other core services.”
- “In 2024 - 2025 a total of 76 bursaries were approved across England and Wales to a total value of £33,850”
- “The continued impact of the recent pay and reward structure implemented in NYAS has seen the staff turnover rate decrease significantly from 24% to just under 17%.”
- “New systems have been purchased during 2024-2025 which are moving forward in their delivery and implementation. These include • Recruitment system • Legal system • Donor management system”
- “During 2024-2025 our award winning and highly commended 'My Things Matter' campaign confirmed 74 local authorities pledging to work with NYAS and MADLUG (Make a Difference Luggage) to respect the belongings of the young person who is being moved to a different placement.”
- “NYAS Cymru launched My Things Matter in the Senedd in March 2025 which was a resounding success.”
- “As of March 2025, 7,940 bags have been provided to children and young people who move homes in care via the campaign partnership with Madlug across England and Wales (6,440 England, 1,500 Wales).”
- “In March 2025, VYAS Cymru held a successful 'My Things Matter' event in the Senedd, sponsored by Julie Morgan MS.”
- “The appointment of a Director of Policy and Influencing took place in 2024 - 2025 which delivered a step change in the pace and effectiveness of key public sector relationships.”
- “In 2024 - 2025 NYAS Cymru was successful in a bid for TAITH furding, taking three groups of care experienced young people to different countries around the world to deepen their understanding of human rights”
- “In 2024 - 2025 work commenced on a new five-year strategic plan complete with updated aims, purpose and promise. Internally the plan has had a soft launch this year with a full external launch planned for the 2025 September AGM.”
- “The invested assets delivered a total return of 4.6% (including both income and capital growth) in the year 31st March 2025, net of all fees and charges.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
9 active · 53 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WATERS, Rita Therese | Secretary | 2016-03-02 | — | — |
| ANCLIFFE, Shiva | Director | 2025-09-30 | Dec 1968 | British |
| BEST, Martyn James | Director | 2015-06-09 | Nov 1956 | British |
| CORMACK, Scott Roger | Director | 2024-02-28 | Aug 1954 | British |
| GALLOWAY, Norman Terence | Director | 2022-03-16 | Jul 1976 | British |
| HEDLEY, Mark, Sir | Director | 2020-12-09 | Aug 1946 | British |
| RAINFORD, Claire Louise | Director | 2025-09-30 | Jun 1972 | British |
| TIMMS, Judith Ellen | Director | 2010-06-08 | Apr 1945 | British |
| WRIGHT, Robert Annesley | Director | 2013-10-01 | Nov 1948 | British |
Show 53 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOWLER, Elena | Secretary | 2000-09-01 | 2010-11-16 |
| RENOUF, Christine Margaret | Secretary | 2010-11-16 | 2016-03-02 |
| TIMMS, Judith | Secretary | 1992-06-10 | 2000-09-01 |
| ADOLPHE, Marilyn | Director | 2004-09-15 | 2010-02-24 |
| ASKHAM, Vicki Leanne | Director | 2011-06-07 | 2012-11-27 |
| ATKINSON, Carole | Director | 1995-02-09 | 2000-09-27 |
| BAHL, Anjana | Director | 2001-12-12 | 2002-09-12 |
| BERTALI, Nunzia | Director | 2004-09-15 | 2007-04-27 |
| BLACKBURN, Michael | Director | 1999-07-07 | 2018-12-12 |
| BRAND, Joyce Helen | Director | 2001-02-28 | 2002-02-21 |
| CAMERON, Hamish Clark | Director | 2012-03-06 | 2013-12-10 |
| CAPPER, Gordon | Director | 2006-12-06 | 2010-11-30 |
| COOPER, Joan Davies | Director | 1992-06-10 | 1992-11-16 |
| COTTRELL, David John, Professor | Director | 2013-12-10 | 2015-07-03 |
| COVER, Martha | Director | 2019-12-11 | 2025-11-12 |
| DE'ATH, Erica Gold | Director | 1995-05-12 | 1996-09-20 |
| DOUGLAS, Gillian, Professor | Director | 2004-09-15 | 2006-09-20 |
| DRUERY, Kathleen Ada | Director | 2001-09-12 | 2004-12-08 |
| ELLISON, Gemma Victoria | Director | 2019-03-06 | 2020-03-06 |
| FORSTER, Jonathan Makepeace | Director | 2002-09-18 | 2014-02-19 |
| GOPFERT, Michael, Dr | Director | 2008-09-10 | 2012-06-12 |
| HANSON, Daniel Alexander | Director | 2012-06-19 | 2019-04-04 |
| HARRIS, Kelly Marie | Director | 2019-12-11 | 2022-09-28 |
| HOYAL, Jane | Director | 2000-09-27 | 2001-06-24 |
| HULME, Barry Graham | Director | 2017-06-08 | 2020-12-09 |
| JONES, Chris | Director | 1995-05-12 | 1999-03-22 |
| JONES, Roy Lindsey | Director | 2016-06-29 | 2025-09-30 |
| LEA, Jeremy Hugh Chaloner, Judge | Director | 2015-03-04 | 2020-06-27 |
| LEWIS, Christopher David Lawday | Director | 2021-09-29 | 2021-11-19 |
| LUCKING, George Jnr | Director | 2007-09-12 | 2011-06-07 |
| LYON, Christina Margaret | Director | 1992-06-10 | 2002-07-06 |
| MCCARTHY, Neil | Director | 2012-03-06 | 2018-09-26 |
| MITCHELL, Anthony Paul, His Honour Judge | Director | 2001-02-28 | 2017-03-31 |
| MITCHELL, Guy | Director | 2001-05-31 | 2007-08-28 |
| MURCH, Mervyn Arthur, Professor | Director | 2004-09-15 | 2007-06-30 |
| OVERD, Matthew Michael, Dr | Director | 2002-07-10 | 2005-02-15 |
| PAYNE, Malcolm Stuart, Professor | Director | 1998-01-30 | 2000-12-31 |
| PAYNE, Malcolm Stuart | Director | 1992-06-10 | 1995-12-01 |
| PEPLER, Hilary Judith | Director | 2001-12-12 | 2003-07-17 |
| PHILLIPS, Karen Marie | Director | 2015-06-09 | 2017-06-01 |
| PLUNKETT, Andrew Christopher, Hhj | Director | 2007-09-12 | 2009-06-30 |
| RICHARDS, James Manson | Director | 1996-11-29 | 2000-09-27 |
| ROBERTS, Jack | Director | 2012-06-19 | 2013-11-25 |
| ROBERTS, Maureen Francis | Director | 2005-09-14 | 2009-12-08 |
| SAWBRIDGE, Mary Phillida Tudor | Director | 1992-06-10 | 1994-10-10 |
| STEPHEN, George Martin, Dr | Director | 2010-09-14 | 2012-06-12 |
| STEVENSON, Marianne June | Director | 1992-06-10 | 2001-09-12 |
| SYMINGTON, Ronald Ernest | Director | 1993-02-22 | 2004-06-16 |
| VIZARD, Eileen Anna, Dr | Director | 2017-09-27 | 2020-12-09 |
| WHEELER, Patrick Oliver | Director | 2001-12-12 | 2004-08-23 |
| WHITEHOUSE, David Henry | Director | 2007-12-05 | 2014-01-04 |
| WILLIAMS, Gareth Ifor | Director | 2002-12-04 | 2015-03-31 |
| WINN OAKLEY, Maureen Valerie, Dcotor | Director | 2001-09-12 | 2005-06-14 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
| Name | Kind | Nature of control | Notified | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Rita Therese Waters | Individual | Significant influence, Significant influence (as trust), Significant influence (as firm) | 2016-04-06 | Ceased 2020-09-09 |
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 200 total filings
Material constitutional events — rename, articles re-file, resolution
- 2023-10-17 CC04 Statement of companys objects
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-10-14 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2025-10-13 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-10-13 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-10-13 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-08-20 | AD01 | address | Change registered office address company with date old address new address | |
| 2025-06-17 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-10-10 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2024-06-10 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-03-14 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2023-10-26 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2023-10-25 | AAMD | accounts | Accounts amended with accounts type small | |
| 2023-10-17 | CC04 | change-of-constitution | Statement of companys objects | |
| 2023-06-12 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2022-10-12 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2022-09-29 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2022-06-08 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2022-03-28 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2021-11-24 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2021-11-04 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 6
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 2
- Officers resigned
- 2
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.