The organization is charitable by nature, and in all its programmes, SYIA:

(1) Acts as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:

1. Advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as interdependent, mature and responsible individuals;
2. Advancing education;
3. Relieving unemployment;
4. Providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, ethnicity, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.

(2) Does the above in accordance with Community principles and practices and in such a way that demonstrates community cohesion, care and concern, particularly for the needy and vulnerable, and upholds the values of equality, justice and the self-worth of the individual. 

(3) Fulfils such other purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the charity.