Community Groups

ACET Ireland is a faith-based organization founded in 1992 that provides practical and emotional support to people affected by HIV. Their mission involves breaking down barriers of fear and stigma through education, training, and specialized care projects, including the Positive Youth Project, while addressing the syndemic challenges of housing, cost of living, and social inequality.

Ballyroan Community & Youth Centre is a vibrant hub in Rathfarnham, Dublin, dedicated to fostering community connection, health, and well-being. The centre provides a wide range of activities for all ages, including youth services like Cáirde, support for older adults through a 50-year-running Meals on Wheels programme, and various social, fitness, and educational initiatives such as dementia-inclusive support, Tai Chi, and career development workshops.

Belvedere Youth Club (BYC) is Ireland's oldest youth club, dedicated to empowering, educating, and supporting young people aged 7-24 in Dublin's north inner city. By providing a safe environment and a range of services—including one-to-one support, group work, outreach, and restorative practice—BYC aims to break the cycle of marginalisation, build self-confidence, and help young people transition successfully from childhood to adulthood.

Blakestown & Mountview Youth Initiative (BMYI) is a non-profit registered charity dedicated to supporting young people and their families in the Dublin 15 community. Through a 3-strand approach covering youth, family, and educational support, BMYI delivers evidence-based programmes and interventions designed to empower individuals, promote well-being, and foster personal, social, and emotional development. Their work is underpinned by principles of inclusion, equality, and voluntary participation, aiming to help community members reach their full potential.

Boomerang Youth Center & Cafe is a vital one-stop youth service in Drogheda for young people aged 10-18. Established in 2013, it provides a safe, inclusive, and alcohol-free space operating six days a week. The center connects youth with essential supports including counseling and mental health services, while offering diverse programs in music, arts, sports, and vocational training to foster leadership and community development.

Brosna Educational Centres CLG is a registered charity operating initiatives across Ireland dedicated to the advancement of education, character development, and the welfare of children. They provide university residences, formational programmes for teenagers, and activities for families, fostering social solidarity and personal growth.

Butler Community Centre is a registered charity and Company Limited By Guarantee based in St Johns Park, Waterford. Established in 1986, it serves as a vital hub for a population of over 11,000, providing facilities for sports, IT, meetings, youth clubs, active retirement groups, playschool services, and health clinics, supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal.

The Canal Communities Regional Youth Service (CCRYS) is a Dublin-based organization established in 1999 to support and develop a network of community-based youth projects, clubs, and groups in Bluebell, Inchicore, and Rialto. Its mission is to enhance the quality of life and choices for young people by providing training, advocacy, networking, and administrative support to voluntary youth services, with a focus on inclusion, participation, and supporting those marginalized by ethnicity, disability, or educational disadvantage.

Celbridge Youth Café is a community-led initiative providing a safe, recreational space for teenagers aged 13-17 to socialize and engage in activities. Operated as a sub-committee of the Celbridge Community Council, the café was developed through community collaboration to transform a former workshop into a youth facility. It focuses on youth development by offering drop-in sessions, summer camps, and various activities, fostering collaboration between young people and adult volunteers.

CLAY (Crumlin Lower Advancing Youth) Youth Project is a registered charity and community-based organization based in Lower Crumlin, established in 2004. It provides integrated, caring, and innovative services for young people aged 8 to 25, including UBU and Youth Diversion Programmes, to foster personal development, resilience, and community involvement.

Core Youth Service is an independent, community-based organization established in 1986 to support young people in Inchicore and surrounding areas. The service provides essential advice, support, and youth work programs designed to empower young people, foster their potential, and address social inequalities through non-formal education, arts, sports, and digital initiatives.

Dundalk Youth Centre is a charitable organisation providing a creative and inclusive environment for young people aged 12-18 in Dundalk. The centre operates a purpose-built Youth Café, facilitates art and music workshops, and provides counseling and therapy services. They work in partnership with community groups and statutory agencies to promote positive mental health, educational support, social development, and peace-building initiatives, while also coordinating Louth Comhairle na nÓg to ensure the youth voice is represented in policy.

East Wall Youth is a community-based voluntary non-profit organization based in St Mary’s Youth Club, Dublin. They provide a comprehensive range of educational, developmental, and recreational programs for young people aged 10 to 24. Their mission is to empower youth by fostering an inclusive environment, building essential life skills, and providing vocational guidance and support to help them become active, valued participants in their community.

FDYS is a voluntary youth service operating in County Wexford, dedicated to enabling young people to realize their maximum potential through various youth programmes, volunteer-led initiatives, counselling, information services, and social inclusion projects.

Fearless is a youth-focused initiative that empowers secondary school girls through workshops, retreats, and regular meet-ups. By fostering personal growth, friendship, and service, the organization provides guidance on leadership, cookery, and faith, encouraging young people to live with purpose and contribute to their communities.