We're still jumping for joy after an incredible day out at the Cardiff Inflatable 5K! Thank you so much to all those who took part alongside our NYAS Cymru team, who have raised over £2100 so far to support care-experienced children and young people. 🎉❤️

Got a spot in the 2027 TCS London Marathon? NYAS needs you! 🙌 We’re looking for amazing people who already have a marathon place, and are ready to make every mile count for care-experienced children and young people by running as part of #TeamNYAS ❤️ https://nyas.beaconforms.com/form/a8f0e42f#TeamNYAS

📣 You've got one more chance to listen to our BBC Radio 4 Appeal presented by the brilliant Lemn Sissay LIVE today (2nd July), at 3:27PM - or listen right now on BBC Sounds: https://ow.ly/5ZGe50ZjxiC Learn about the Side-by-side programme (& donate, if you're able ❤️) at: https://ow.ly/accv50ZjxiB

We asked Rayya, a member of our Young Person’s Advisory Group, what they think people should know about being a care leaver💜 To find out more about our BBC Radio 4 Appeal to support care leavers presented by Lemn Sissay & donate to our appeal now, visit: www.nyas.net/side-by-side...

Our BBC Radio 4 Appeal presented by Lemn Sissay is LIVE today! 🎉 🎙️ Tune in on BBC Radio 4: 07:54 and 21:25 🎧 Listen again: https://ow.ly/TtYP50ZfzVy ❤️ Donate at: https://ow.ly/UHXH50ZfzVx Every donation will help ensure young care leavers don’t have to navigate life alone.

Tomorrow’s the big day! Our appeal will be played at 07:54 and 21:25 on BBC Radio 4. Thank you so much to the brilliant Lemn Sissay for presenting our appeal. ❤️ Find out more and donate now to support young people leaving the care system: https://ow.ly/osGv50ZfzCN #CareLeaver #LemnSissay #NYAS

We had a great time in the Senedd last week at Y Farchnad! Thank you to Rebecca Phillips MS for sponsoring our stall, and to the other MSs who came over to say hi. It was a great opportunity to share some of the work NYAS does in Wales and our priorities for the new Welsh Government ❤️

We spoke to Georgia, a member of our Young Person’s Advisory Group, about the challenges they faced when leaving care 💜 To find out more about our BBC Radio 4 Appeal to support #CareLeavers presented by the brilliant #LemnSissay & donate to our appeal now, visit: www.nyas.net/side-by-side...

Today, we’re thinking of fathers and father figures, while recognising that Father’s Day can bring mixed emotions and be difficult for many. ❤️ NYAS’s advocacy & support helpline is open Monday to Friday, 9am–8pm & Saturday, 10am–4pm, for more info: https://www.nyas.net/about-us/what-we-do/helpline

"Pride was never simply about celebration. It was about visibility, resistance and refusing to accept injustice as the status quo." Find out from NYAS Operations Manager Rob what Pride means to him in 2026 🏳️‍🌈❤️ https://ow.ly/UqoF50Zeqni

On 28th June, poet, writer & broadcaster Lemn Sissay is presenting NYAS’s BBC Radio 4 Appeal supporting care leavers ❤️📻 🎙️ Tune in live on BBC Radio 4: 28th June, 07:54 and 21:25 2nd July, 15:27 or on BBC Sounds! 📣 Find out more, and donate today, by visiting: https://ow.ly/TMMt50ZbL0R

📣Call for Evidence: Intergenerational Cycles of Care We want to hear from care-experienced girls/young women who had contact with social care during pregnancy/early motherhood, and professionals working in/with social care https://ow.ly/9yZG50ZahZT 💜 Jess Asato MP Become

NYAS are honoured to be attending 'Attachment' Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres on 12/13 June to talk about the importance of advocacy & amplifying the voices of care-experienced children & young people❤️ There's still a few tickets available at https://everymanplayhouse.com/event/attachment/

To celebrate #VolunteersWeek, NYAS colleagues have been sending out thank you cards, letters, and certificates! Thank you again to all those volunteers who make the biggest difference❤️ Have you been inspired this week? Find out more about volunteering: https://ow.ly/AhXe50Z7ZEw

“You could be the steady rock someone needs.” ❤️ This #VolunteersWeek, we had a chat with retired police officer Polly about her experience as an Independent Visitor with NYAS: https://www.nyas.net/about-us/news/polly-on-volunteering/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=volunteersweek

We reached out to a few of our amazing independent visitor volunteers to hear why they love volunteering with us.😊 Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers. You make the biggest difference. ❤️ Find out more about volunteering with NYAS: https://ow.ly/yxev50Z7Ije

For the second day of #VolunteersWeek & #PowerOfYouthDay too, please join us in saying a big Volunteers' Week thank to our Young Person’s Advisory Group (YPAG) ❤️📣 The YPAG are an amazing group of care-experienced young people who care about improving the lives of others. 👏

A few words from our Group CEO Rita Waters for this year’s #NationalVolunteersWeek 💙 Please join us in saying a massive thank you to all the volunteers who make the biggest difference 👏 To find out more about volunteering with NYAS, visit www.nyas.net #NVW2026

A BBC Report on illegal children's homes published yesterday has sounded yet more alarm bells around unregulated care, & what is actually happening within the so-called 'market' for looking after our nation's children. Director of Policy & Influencing Kathy Evans responds: https://ow.ly/Wx0t50Z3eJB

Want to make a difference? We're hiring for exciting new roles across the National Youth Advocacy Service. 💗 Wellbeing Officer (x2) ✍🏽 Research & Influencing Officer 📣 Marketing & Communications Officer Find out more: https://vacancies.nyas.net/ #CharityJobs #MarketingJobs #PolicyJobs #YouthWork

Royal Recognition for NYAS Cymru 👑 We are incredibly proud to share that three members of our NYAS Cymru team were invited to attend the King’s Garden Party on Tuesday, the 12th of May, in recognition of their outstanding work in Participation. ❤️

💚 This Mental Health Awareness Week, remember: support is available, & you are not alone At NYAS, we support children, young people & vulnerable adults experiencing mental health challenges through our advocacy work. Contact helpline for more info: https://www.nyas.net/about-us/what-we-do/helpline/

Welcome to the new Members of the Senedd! 👏 Our Manifesto for the 2026 Senedd Elections highlighted the key changes we want to see to make Wales the best place for all children and young people. Read it here: https://ow.ly/ZxBz50Z09w0

Our Group CEO, Rita Waters, was delighted to join Children's Commissioner for England Dame Rachel de Souza at today’s launch of The Big Future Survey at the Science Museum. We are so proud to support this important work ❤️ Find out more: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture

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/ #UseYourVoice #SeneddElections #LocalElections #YouthVoice

Massive congratulations and a big NYAS thank you goes out to two incredible runners from #TeamNYAS, Ruth & Shannon, who took on marathons in both Brighton & London last month! 🏃‍♀️ There’s still time to donate to Ruth’s fundraiser: https://ow.ly/sO8450YT5RF or Shannon’s: https://ow.ly/Ktvq50YT5RE

Caring about children's rights means caring about the rights of every child. That's why we're speaking out against new rules that put thousands of migrant and refugee children in the UK at risk of poverty, homelessness and trauma. Find out more: https://bit.ly/48rMiz7

Ruth is running the London Marathon for NYAS tomorrow - & she’s just pounds away from doubling her £2,000 target! 🏃‍♀️ After 2+ years supporting a young person as a volunteer, she’s going the distance to help others 💙 Support her here 👉 https://bit.ly/4ucT18A #LondonMarathon

📢 Build your skills this May with training from NYAS: 🗓️ 12/05 – Independent Return Interviews 🗓️ 13/05 – Child Protection Process 🗓️ 19/05 – Appropriate Adult & Age Assessments 🗓️ 20/05 – Complaints Process 🎓 Level 3 Advocacy starts 28/05 🔗 https://www.nyas.net/about-us/what-we-do/training

📣 Registration closes for the May 7th Elections tomorrow, April 20th! 📣 If you're over 16 and living in Wales, read our new blog post from NYAS's Research and Policy Intern, Megan, to get all the info you need ahead of the #SeneddElection : https://bit.ly/3OPSfPD#SeneddElection🗳️ #Senedd2026 #WelshElections

The National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS) very much welcomes the UK Government announcement today, that there will be a review into the deaths of young people leaving the care system, led by Ashley John-Baptiste and Clare Chamberlain Read our response: www.nyas.net/about-us/new...

Tomorrow, the incredible Shannon is lacing up her trainers and taking on the 2026 Brighton Marathon for #TeamNYAS! 👟 👏 Please join us in wishing Shannon good luck for the big day, and if you're able, please donate to her Just Giving page: https://www.justgiving.com/page/shannon-willcox-1

The NYAS Helpline offers confidential advocacy support, guidance and referrals to support children, young people and adults in vulnerable situations.💙 Find out more and contact us: https://www.nyas.net/about-us/what-we-do/helpline/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=helpline

Today is officially the last day of Winter - how about a new job this Spring?! 🌱 Check out a range of available opportunities on our site by visiting vacancies.nyas.net #AdvocacyJobs #CommunityJobs #HullJobs #BedfordshireJobs #AdvocacyWork

Some of the young people from NYAS’s Young Person’s Advisory Group attended the Urdd National Youth Hustings Yesterday. 🗳️ ❗️Remember to register to vote by 20/04/26 for the Senedd Elections! Diolch yn fawr iawn to Urdd for hosting this wonderful event ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

Rydyn ni’n rownd derfynolwyr! 🎉 Mae NYAS yn falch iawn o rannu ein bod ni trwy i rownd derfynol mewn tri chategori yng Ngwobrau Rhagoriaeth Gwaith Ieuenctid 2025 ⭐️ #YWEA2025 #YouthWorkExcellenceAwards2025

We're finalists! 🎉 Here at NYAS, we're excited to share we are finalists in three categories at the Youth Work Excellence Awards for 2025⭐️ #YWEA2025 #YouthWorkExcellenceAwards2025

Today as we celebrate mums across the UK, we also recognise that today is difficult for many. Support is available 💙 Text shout (SHOUT to 85258) call Samaritans (116 123), or for under 19s, Childline (0800 1111) anytime. You can also find info on contacting NYAS’s helpline at www.nyas.net

As we reach the end of this important week following International Women’s Day, we are so grateful to share a special message from Minister for Children & Social Care @dawnbowden.bsky.social MS - highlighting the incredible work being done to support care-experienced mothers through Project Unity. 💜

NYAS would like to send our deepest thanks to all those who attended our Project Unity event on Wednesday at the @senedd.wales where we launched an impact report we are so proud to share – HER Story. ❤️ Visit our website now to find out more: www.nyas.net/get-support/...

Student intern Kate reflects on her research into the support available for care-experienced young mothers in England, and explores how this work connects to our upcoming national inquiry into intergenerational cycles of care proceedings🌀 Read the blog: https://bit.ly/46V3Kv8

Join our webinar 'Breaking Cycles, Brighter Futures: Supporting Parents and Young People in Care Proceedings' with The For Baby's Sake Trust & Birth Companions Explore trauma-informed, compassionate approaches to better support families❤️ 📅 Tue 10 March | 🕚 11–12 🔗 Register: https://bit.ly/3N3OUM5

Thank you to our friends at Mountain Warehouse for gifting us lovely warm coats for our Taith-funded trip to New York! Sadly we've had to reschedule to a safer time due to snow storms, but those young people gifted the coats were so happy to receive them ❤️

Are you or your organisation looking to develop skills in advocacy for children and young people?💡 🏅 Accredited Training: https://www.nyas.net/about-us/what-we-do/training/accredited-training/ 📝 Practice-based webinars: https://www.nyas.net/about-us/what-we-do/training/practice-based-training/

This week marks #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek 2026 - with the theme 'This is my place'. Find out what we do to support children and young people who need support: https://www.nyas.net/about-us/what-we-do/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=childrensmentalhealthweek

Train with NYAS in 2026!📣 Learn from experts who understand the issues faced by care-experienced people and those in vulnerable situations, and those who work with them. 📝 Find out more: https://www.nyas.net/about-us/what-we-do/training/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=training

NYAS Cymru are committed to ensuring advocacy in Wales is strengthened to advance and protect the rights of children and young people in care and subject to child protection. We call for the next Welsh government to do the same. Read our recommendations here: childreninwales.org.uk/news/advocac...

LOLLIPOP tells the story of a young mum trying to rebuild her life with her children after prison. We attended the parliamentary screening, grateful to be able to share insight from our parental advocacy services Watch LOLLIPOP on BBC iPlayer: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m002pvjy/lollipop

NYAS were proud to attend a roundtable discussion at the House of Lords yesterday organised by our Trustee and lead on the campaign Terry Galloway around the recognition of ‘care-experience’ as a protected characteristic under the Equality Act 📣

If you are already an Independent Visitor with us, did you know you can refer a friend and get £50 to spend on activities with your young person! Get them to quote the code “Volunteer matchmaker” along with your name. Speak to your Coordinator for more info. #NIVDay