Skip survey header

The National Youth Sector Census 2026

Introduction

The National Youth Sector Census plays a crucial role in shaping the future of youth work by gathering the perspectives of providers from across the country.

Funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Home Office, and conducted by the National Youth Agency the Census is the only comprehensive national survey of its kind. It provides an essential snapshot of the current state of youth work in England. 

If you would like to participate, please submit your organisation’s details in the relevant section.

There are 6 sections in this census
Section 1: Organisation Details
Section 2: Safeguarding young people
Section 3: Looking back
Section 4: Workforce and training
Section 5: Finance and operations
Section 6: National youth strategy


The NYA will hold and process your data in line with GDPR. We would like to thank you in advance for the completing the census