National Youth Agency are inviting all frontline youth workers and organisations to complete the National Youth Sector Census. If you deliver youth work directly, your insight is crucial.

Why complete the Census?

Taking part helps to: 

• Put your organisation on the Census map– making you visible to commissioners, policymakers and potential partners, as well as to service users
• Reduce duplication – supporting a shared national picture so local areas don’t need to map services separately
• Shape future provision – ensuring your work informs new programmes and local interventions 

 
How to complete the Census 

• A new format this year makes it quick and simple to complete the survey with no log in required
• It only takes about 15 minutes to complete and is a simple tick-box format 
• It can be saved and returned to  
• No in-depth financial data required 

 
What the Census covers 

You’ll be asked about: 

• The activities and support you provide 
• The issues young people are seeking help with 
• Your workforce (paid and volunteer) 
• Safeguarding and partnership working 

 
Who the Census is for 

The Census is open to anyone delivering youth work or support to young people aged 11–19 (or up to 25 for those with additional needs), including:

• Youth clubs and grassroots organisations 
• Voluntary, community and faith groups 
• Uniformed groups 
• Youth workers in schools, hospitals and other settings 
• Anyone supporting young people using youth work principles, whatever their job title 
• You only need to submit one response per organisation or service 

Complete the Census

Complete the Census by 30 June to ensure your data is included in the annual Snapshot report (due to be published in the autumn) and used to inform national and local decision-making.

Thank you for the work you do every day for young people and for helping ensure that work is recognised, understood and supported nationally.