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NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is a children's charity that supports and empowers care-experienced children and young people.
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If you’re still at work, or even if you’re not, take a moment to catch up with our year in review in our latest newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/nyas/news-nov-10979085?e=44d3da923c

Sign up to receive future issues here: https://nyas.beaconforms.com/form/66eea761
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December 23, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Our Independent Monitoring service visits over 700 children's homes a month – here are some of the fab festive decs we’ve seen in Dec! 🎅 It's a challenging time for some children in care but we have been touched by the love-led practice demonstrated 🥰
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December 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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We know this time of year can be hard for children in care and care leavers. Our helpline is open as usual Mon-Fri 9am-8pm and Sat 10am-4pm but closed on bank holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day as well as Sundays). Samaritans is available 24/7, all year round.
December 22, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Mae ein llinell gymorth ar agor fel arfer o ddydd Llun i ddydd Gwener, 9yb–8yh, ac ar ddydd Sadwrn, 10yb–4yp, ond ar gau ar wyliau banc. Os oes angen rhywun arnoch i siarad â nhw, ffoniwch y Samariaid ar 116 123, maent ar gael 24/7, drwy gydol y flwyddyn.
December 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
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Grab a cuppa and get in the festive spirit with this fun Q&A with our CEO Rita Waters by Civil Society. Read about Rita's favourite festive films, dream dinner guests and "excellent" choice for best Christmas song! 🫏

https://www.civilsociety.co.uk/voices/society-diary-interviews-rita-waters.html
Christmas Society Diary interviews... Rita Waters
For a festive treat, Civil Society’s resident columnist chatted to NYAS group chief executive Rita Waters...
www.civilsociety.co.uk
December 19, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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Here are some highlights of our first Care Conversations webinar with our ambassador Morgan Bolding - he shared his inspiring journey, a powerful reminder of resilience & determination, and why the work we do at NYAS matters so much.

https://vimeo.com/1147699549?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
December 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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Our latest newsletter looks back at a year of action, advocacy & inspiration!

We’ve raised our voices for children & young people in care and ensured their experiences are heard at the highest levels of government & society.

Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/nyas/news-nov-10979085?e=44d3da923c
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December 18, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Christmas can be tough. Our helpline handlers will listen, signpost & help you access the support you need. Designed for care-experienced children & young people in England with the Department for Education.

Call, text or online chat: nyas.net/safetynet
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December 15, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Book your course today! Training will be delivered via a live, interactive webinar, led by a member of our highly experienced training team.

📣 Advocacy Engagement Skills
📅 19 Jan, full day, £150+VAT

https://attendee.gototraining.com/rt/4723312188862922241
January 19 online course teaching advocacy skills for practitioners, parents, and young people in care, health, and education settings.
December 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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JOB ALERTS 👀

📣 Independent Visitor Coordinator, £21,280 (pro rata £26,600) progressing to £24,000 (pro rata £30,000) 28-hr week - Hereford, closes 26 Jan

📣 Self-employed Advocates, £16 p/hr, various hrs - Hull & North Yorkshire, closes end of Jan

https://vacancies.nyas.net/vacancies
Vacancies | NYAS
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December 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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We welcome the launch of the government’s Youth Strategy - listening to youth voices is fundamental. Every child needs to be seen, heard, and supported by a trusted adult.

https://www.nyas.net/about-us/news/nyas-welcomes-the-launch-of-the-government%E2%80%99s-youth-strategy/
NYAS welcomes the launch of the government’s Youth Strategy and its commitment to putting young people at the heart of decision-making
Every child needs to be seen, heard, and supported by a trusted adult.
www.nyas.net
December 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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For the Big Give #ChristmasChallenge we raised a total of £38,536! 🎉 This includes match funding from the Monday Charitable Trust & gift aid.

Thank you for donating, sharing & supporting in any way! 🙏

This money will help us change the future for #ChildrenInCare
December 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Staff from NYAS Cymru and the lovely people at Deloitte had a very holly jolly day wrapping Christmas presents for care leavers! Deloitte staff personally donated gifts to be given at this year’s Cardiff Christmas Dinner which provides a sense of community & belonging.
December 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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That's a wrap! Thank you! 🙏

Your generosity will help us change the lives of children in care and young care leavers across England and Wales💖

We're just crunching the numbers and will post the total and some data soon!
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December 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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FINAL HOUR!

We’re at 64% of our Big Give goal and £9,000 match funding is waiting for us to claim. But we need to raise £9,000 more before midday.

Donate now and make twice the impact: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005I2YLYA0?c=90468

#BigGive #ChristmasChallenge #DoubleYourImpact
December 9, 2025 at 11:01 AM
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"I felt invisible, like I didn’t belong anywhere. My NYAS Advocate believed in me. Now I know who I am, I’ll never forget what it felt like to finally be seen.” ✨

Help others like Anya by donating before 12pm today, it will be doubled!

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005I2YLYA0?c=90468
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December 9, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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We're creeping up! Just a few hours to go!

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005I2YLYA0?c=90468

December 9, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Christmas, in fact all year round, can be hard and lonely for children in care, but your support can help us light the way to a brighter future.

Only a few hours left to DOUBLE your donation, and DOUBLE the impact for kids in need.

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005I2YLYA0?c=90468
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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Help more children have a voice this Christmas, and memories they’ll never forget.

A NYAS Advocate makes sure children in care have someone who listens, supports, and stands up for them.

Donate now. Double your impact 🌟

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005I2YLYA0?c=90468
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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We're running out of time!

Our Big Give #ChristmasChallenge is only doubling donations until 12pm tomorrow ⏰

Every pound counts and is doubled to help us give #ChildrenInCare a voice.

Donate now: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005I2YLYA0?c=90468
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December 8, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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It’s the final push! You have just 20 hours to have your donation to NYAS's Big Give #ChristmasChallenge doubled.

For some children, Christmas isn’t about gifts - it’s about feeling safe and loved.

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005I2YLYA0?c=90468
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December 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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We still need your help! 🙏 Every pound donated helps, and is doubled making twice the impact for children who need someone to fight for their voice 📣

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005I2YLYA0?c=90468

#WeCanDoIt #BigGive #ChristmasChallenge #DoubleYourImpact #NYAS
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December 8, 2025 at 2:31 PM
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We’re only halfway to our Big Give target and time is running out. Every donation is doubled and helps give children in care a voice when life-changing decisions are made.
Donate now: https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005I2YLYA0?c=90468
#BigGive #DoubleYourImpact #NYAS
Change the Future for Children in Care – Big Give
NYAS ensures that no child or young person is alone or voiceless in the care system, in the family court or where others are making decisions about their future that profoundly affect their lives.  Donate today and help us change the future for children in care. Thank you.…
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December 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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What would you double?

#BigGive #ChristmasChallenge #ChildrenInCare

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005I2YLYA0?c=90468
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December 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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Just a few days left of our #ChristmasChallenge! Double your donation before 12pm on 9 December and help us give #ChildrenInCare the chance to make memories that last.

One donation, double the difference ✨

https://donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05WS000005I2YLYA0?c=90468
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December 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM