National Association of Student Money Advisers
Analysis
National Association of Student Money Advisers is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Peterborough. It was registered in June 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05165006). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, National Association of Student Money Advisers reported income of £198k and spending of £201k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £85k to £198k (+132%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 143%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, National Association of Student Money Advisers sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Newdawn India (£198k), Ten Little Toes Baby Bank (£198k) and Deserving Children Africa (£198k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
NASMA acts as a focus for information exchange between practitioners in the field of student funding, bringing together professionals from across the sector encouraging the free exchange of ideas.We work closely with national decision makers and their influences on student finance policy.In addition we work with other relevent sector organisations to promote the needs of students and our members.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Newdawn India | Suffolk | £198k |
| Ten Little Toes Baby Bank | Horsham | £198k |
| Deserving Children Africa | Slough | £198k |
| Sand and Stars Trust | London | £198k |