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Extern and former Miss Northern Ireland Anna Henry team up to ‘HIIT It’ in Botanic Gardens for Belfast’s biggest workout

HIIT IT WITH EXTERN in Belfast’s Botanic Gardens on Sunday, 1st September.

Service Coordinator Dundalk

Exciting opportunity for a Service Coordinators to manage all aspects of the programme in a flexible manner as part of a team in conjunction with their Service Manager.

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Thank for you supporting us in our race to end homelessness

Join us in the race to end homelessness. In Extern we are here every day to support hundreds of families and individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Homelessness impacts upon thousands of children, individuals and families in Northern Ireland every day, but it doesn’t have to be this way. Please donate whatever you can in support of our work to prevent and end homelessness.

Royal welcome for Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Roscor Youth Village

Duke and Duchess are guests of honour during special visit to our stunning site close to shores of Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh

Birthday celebrations mark first anniversary for cross-border youth project

Hundreds of young people across Northern Ireland and the border counties are celebrating a very special milestone this week with the first birthday of innovative cross-border youth project Third Space.

Northern Ireland manager and Belfast Lord Mayor on the ball for launch of Extern’s Fun Cup 2019

Northern Ireland senior men’s international football manager Michael O’Neill and outgoing Belfast Lord Mayor Deirdre Hargey have ‘pitched in’ together to launch the Extern Fun Cup, one of the biggest and brightest youth footballing tournaments to hit the city this summer.

Extern's leading role recognised at prestigious CO3 Leadership Awards

Extern has been recognised for the quality of its leadership at the prestigious CO3 Leadership Awards 2019.

Extern named as Worthingtons Solicitors’ charity partner of the year for 2019/20

Extern has been named as charity partner of the year for 2019/20 by Newtownards and Belfast-based Worthingtons Solicitors

What we do

Extern is the leading social justice charity operating across the island of Ireland. We are also the leading provider of placements for social work students in the voluntary sector.

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Remember you can always call our friendly fundraising support team on +44 (0)28 90 840 555 or to donate by phone.

Extern announced as Ulster Rugby’s charity partner

Ulster Rugby has launched a new two-year charity partnership with Extern, with a focus on mental health and wellbeing.

Who we are

We transform lives as the leading social justice charity across the island of Ireland. Operating since 1978, we believe another chance can change a life.

Roscor: Please make our birthday wish come true

By donating to Roscor you will be making a difference over 2,500 vulnerable children who come to us for a haven of hope and place of safety

Extern Homes Appeal

By donating to Extern Homes you can provide people who have experienced homelessness with the stability and security of a place to call their own. Read more

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Roscor: Please make our birthday wish come true

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