Twenty-six out of its 43 employees face redundancy after the agency's board conceded that it would be unable to fund all aspects of its work in the current economic climate.
"We have to make some hard choices but we're determined to continue supporting the delivery of quality services for young people and advocating for their voice and influence," said Fiona Blacke, NYA's chief executive.
"The changes come with a high human cost, but we are managing them in ways that will enable us to continue to meet our commitments to funders and stakeholders. A priority in our new configuration is to make sure we retain the skills and experience to deliver."
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