Gary Thomas

Director of Children and Family Services (NYAS) Wanting to bring hope and positive change to disadvantaged young people, families and communities.

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

Top 10 singer-songwriter, @Tom_Grennan, has something to tell you...👀

To find out more about our @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge and to change the life of a child in care, click on the link below.👇🏼

https://t.co/U3ZbcL18dU

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

Brandon* missed his dad so much but felt like no one listened to him. Until NYAS did.💬

With a NYAS advocate, Brandon was heard, and he now sees his dad regularly.📢

This week, your donations are DOUBLED. Help children like Brandon this Christmas.👇🏻
https://t.co/U3ZbcL18dU

[Gary Thomas @GaryThom69]

@clare_bracey @Become1992 Congratulations to amazing team and organization xxx

[Gary Thomas @GaryThom69]

So deserved...everyday our team to listen and give a voice to young people feeling alone and voiceless @NYASServices #helplinechampions #CYPNowAwards

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

An absolute honour for the NYAS Helpline to be Highly Commended in The Advice and Guidance Award #CYPNowAwards 🎉

[Gary Thomas @GaryThom69]

I am again fundraising for NATIONAL YOUTH ADVOCACY SERVICE Check out my @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving https://t.co/5Fa8fc4fDW

[Gary Thomas @GaryThom69]

Thank you to our community of over 450 @NYASServices volunteers...you are all stars !!! #NationalVolunteersWeek

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

It's #NationalVolunteersWeek!🌈

This week, we are celebrating the incredible impact of our volunteers.

Your dedication and passion empower care-experienced children and young people, and you help us to drive positive change every day. 📢

Thank you for making a difference.🤍

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

Yesterday we launched our #GeneralElection manifesto, where we called on the next government to act for care-experienced children and young people.

Our manifesto focuses on:

🔒Protect
🔄Reform
📢Represent
💬Engage

Find out more about our manifesto here: https://t.co/85Si7W49kL

[Joshua Williams @joshuaxwilliams]

📢 Protect. Reform. Represent. Engage. 📢

We are thrilled to launch NYAS’ Election Manifesto which calls on all political parties, and the next UK Government, to commit to building a future where every care-experienced child and young person can thrive.

Learn more below 👇🏽

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

Stride with pride!🏃‍♀️ The NYAS Cymru team were delighted to join our friends @fosteringnet for the 11th annual Foster Walk for #FosterCareFortnight. We’re proud to support your vision to build a society that supports, understands and recognises the importance of fostering.

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

Did you know we also offer Mental Health Advocacy?

We support young people and adults who are being cared for under the Mental Health Act, working with them to explore and understand their rights. 🤝🏼

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/SZrqXI33Ur https://t.co/loKTmBydCk

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

🌟Spotlight: In Conversation With… Terry Galloway🌟

To mark the start of #FosterCareFortnight, @TerryGalloway shares his experience growing up in the care system and how he used this to drive forward change for care-experienced young people today.

https://t.co/zU2f1BqLKP

[Gary Thomas @GaryThom69]

great things happen with great partners...thank you @Deloitte and your employees for making that difference matter

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

We are thrilled to have won the ‘Commitment to the Local Community Award’, in partnership with @DeloitteUK, at the Better Society Awards 2024 last night!🥇

The award highlights our shared commitment to #CareExperienced children and young people in Wales.

https://t.co/5KlZv5t45o

[Gary Thomas @GaryThom69]

Like the idea of skipping...some great motivational events in the coming year...have some fun as a team or by yourself at the same time as fundraising for @NYASServices who works tirelessly to amplify the voices of children in care and adults in vulnerable situations #Motivation

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

Run, walk... or even skip to make a difference to children in care!🏃

You could do what you love while raising money for NYAS - check out events near you and get signed up. Your support means the world to children and young people in care.🌍

https://t.co/AjARhRlNoy

[Gary Thomas @GaryThom69]

Hoping all political parties are listening to what matters to young people and what they feel needs change...let's keep the momentum going and place pressure on those in power to deliver on the 33 ambitions #TheBigAmbition @ChildrensComm

[Children's Commissioner for England @ChildrensComm]

Earlier this week I hosted my final roundtable with my Ambassadors and leaders from across the children’s sector.

We discussed the early findings from #TheBigAmbition, and what the next government need to do to ensure that children’s rights are protected.

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

NYAS attended a royal reception last week to celebrate winning The Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Volunteering Award. 👑

It was great to recognise the volunteering efforts across NYAS, and meeting HRH The Princess Royal was an honour.

Read more: https://t.co/Sr0vhycp84

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

The @BigGive is live!🎉

Join our #ChristmasChallenge to raise money for care-experienced children, young people and adults in vulnerable situations.

For one week, your donations will be DOUBLED!

Donate today to double your impact: https://t.co/zVGWZ2TGbs

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

Championing the voices and experiences of private renters is crucial. However, the voices of care leavers are often overlooked in this debate.

Today, @genrentuk gave evidence in parliament on our joint call for councils to act as guarantors for care leavers renting a new home.

[NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) @NYASServices]

Today, NYAS was joined by @FatimaWh1tbread to discuss Fatima's Campaign which aims to amplify the voices of care-experienced young people across the country. NYAS shares this ambition and is committed to making it a reality.

Learn more about the campaign: https://t.co/IXtvP0qLeP

[Gary Thomas @GaryThom69]

Our govt still has no strong mandate to hearing the voices of care experienced young people..@NYASServices has a strong ambition to change this..looking forward to a week of discussions with our amazing trustees; and meeting both new/existing partners to collaborate for change...