Web pages: www.youthinformation.com (for young people) www.nya.org.uk (For those working with young people)
The National Youth Agency (The NYA) aims to advance youth work to promote young people's personal and social development, and their voice, influence and place in society.
Funding primarily by the Local Government Association and government departments it works to:
* improve and extend youth service and youth work;
* enhance and demonstrate youth participation in society;
* to promote effective youth policy and provision.
The NYA provides resources to:
* improve work with young people and its management;
* creates and demonstrates innovation in service and methods;
* supports the leadership of organisations to deliver 'best value' and manage change;
* secures standards of education and training for youth work.
Registered charity number 1035804
Charitable purpose Young Peoples Charity
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