# NATIONAL YOUTH ARTS TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1152367
- **Other names:** NYAT
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** June 10, 2013
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1152367


## Contact

- **Address:** National Youth Arts Trust, PO Box 225, Chessington
- **Postcode:** KT9 9EB
- **Phone:** 07891 835589
- **Email:** admin@nationalyouthartstrust.org.uk
- **Website:** http://www.nationalyouthartstrust.org.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC TO (A) PROMOTE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND APPRENTICESHIPS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS; AND (B) PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE PERFORMING ARTS; FOR DISADVANTAGED 7 TO 25 YEAR OLD PEOPLE, IN SUCH WAYS AS THE CIO TRUSTEES THINK FIT, INCLUDING BY: (1) AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS BURSARIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TENABLE AT ANY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER OR FURTHER EDUCATION; AND(2) PROVIDING THEIR EDUCATION (INCLUDING THE STUDY OF MUSIC OR OTHER PERFORMING ARTS), TO UNDERTAKE TRAVEL IN FURTHERANCE OF THAT EDUCATION OR TO PREPARE FOR ENTRY TO ANY OCCUPATION, TRADE OR PROFESSION ON LEAVING ANY EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT; AND(3) AWARDING BURSARIES, MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCES OR GRANTS TENABLE TO ANY SCHOOL, UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OR INSTITUTION OF HIGHER OR FURTHER EDUCATION; AND(4) AWARDING TO SUCH PERSONS GIFTS, BURSARIES OR GRANTS TO ATTEND THE THEATRE, CONCERTS, RECITALS, PLAYS AND PERFORMANCES OF THE PERFORMING ARTS OF ALL KINDS.

**Activities:** The National Youth Arts Trust exists to do something about inequality in the performing arts industry and to ensure a career in the arts is accessible to all. Our bursaries and drama projects help talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds train in dance, music and drama.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Arts/culture/heritage/science
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Geography

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| Afolabi Alli |  | May 8, 2019 |
| Farah Beedle |  | March 31, 2023 |
| Nancy Merrin Callender |  | Nov. 26, 2019 |
| Sarah Edwards |  | Feb. 11, 2020 |
| Zareen Walker |  | Sept. 28, 2021 |




