Minority communities

HOMELESS TRAVELLER PROJECT

The Homeless Traveller Project provides intensive support to members of the Travelling Community in relation to housing and homelessness issues in the Greater Belfast Area Read more

REFUGEE FLOATING SUPPORT

The Refugee Floating Support Service offers support to individuals and families who have been granted refugee status and who have been given leave to remain in the UK. Read more

REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT

Extern provides dedicated services for individuals and families who have been granted refugee status and who have been given leave to remain in the UK or the Republic of Ireland. Read more

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Fun for the summer … and beyond for young people on Third Space programme

As the summer approaches, young people across Northern Ireland and the border region are being encouraged to sign up for fun, adventure and the opportunity to make new friends as part of the Third Space programme.

EXTERN OUTREACH SUPPORT SERVICES (EOSS)

This service predominantly works with people who have a disability or autism and who may find it challenging to integrate into traditional social, educational and community systems.

Youth Justice Worker

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.

What we do

For more than 40 years we have been standing shoulder to shoulder with people as support them to transform their lives, creating safer communities for us all.

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.

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.

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.

Please help us to change more lives

When a child, family or individual in distress receives a glimmer of hope, it can often be life-changing. That’s why in Extern we are determined to create that glimmer of hope for the people we support, each and every single day. This year we will support over 19,500 people to change their lives.

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Youth Justice Worker

Where we work

As the leading social justice charity across the island of Ireland, Extern has more than 80 individual projects, operating from over 40 locations in 22 counties.

Extern Homes Appeal

Extern Homes is an innovative project which is helping people move from homelessness to homes. Extern purchases properties, refurbishes them and provides two year supported tenancies to people who have experienced homelessness in order to enable them to move on with their lives and reclaim their rightful place in society. Read more

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Roscor: Please make our birthday wish come true

When things go wrong at home, or in care, it can be children who feel the brunt. That’s where Extern's Roscor Youth Village comes in. And it's also where you can help us make a difference. For 21 years, Roscor, has been a haven of hope & escape for over 40,000 children & young people from across the island of Ireland who face challenges in their daily lives. Please help us make Roscor fit-for-purpose for another 21 years, ensuring children can continue to receive its life-changing support Read more

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