Nerys Anthony Executive Director of Youth Impact (The Children’s Society)

Nerys is a strategic leader in youth advocacy and systemic impact, currently spearheading youth practice operations and safeguarding across The Children’s Society. As Responsible Individual for the organisation’s regulated Adoption Support Service, she directs programmes reaching over 56,000 young people annually. With more than 20 years of experience in the charity sector and eight years in governance experience through voluntary roles, Nerys blends operational leadership with policy influence—driving cutting-edge evaluation, political advocacy and influencing, and impact measurement to break down barriers to young people’s wellbeing. Her work ensures robust safeguarding governance while shaping the national conversation on youth support and systemic change.