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Extern Group Trustees

Extern Group is led by an experienced, dedicated and innovative Board of Trustees who are all volunteers.
Extern Northern Ireland Trustees

Extern is led by an experienced, dedicated and innovative Board of Trustees who are all volunteers.
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Gambling among adolescents: an emerging public health problem issue in Ireland

New research finds there has been a “four-fold increase in engagement in online gambling” among young people aged between 17 and 20

Extern becomes first charity in Northern Ireland to achieve prestigious Bronze Diversity Mark Award

Extern has become the first charity in Northern Ireland to be awarded the Bronze Diversity Mark by awarding body Diversity Mark NI for its commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.
Extern takes top UU award for social work placements

Leading social justice charity Extern has won a major local award for its work in developing future generations of social workers in Northern Ireland.
Extern recognised with Investing in Children Membership Award

The Extern Janus project has received the Investing in Children (IiC) Membership Award for the programmes imaginative and inclusive practice
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 lifts third national prize for governance in a year

The prestigious accolade recognises the crucial role played by Extern's Board of Trustees in the running of the organisation

Sign up for Extern's Specialist Harm Reduction Training

Learn how to tackle and treat addiction successfully and the best ways to stop addictive behaviours with our specialist addiction training Read more

Overdose Prevention Facilities – What you need to know

Overdose Prevention Facilities (OPFs) are places where illicit drugs can be taken under the supervision of trained staff, in a sterile environment. Read more

Gambling among adolescents: an emerging public health problem issue in Ireland

New research finds there has been a “four-fold increase in engagement in online gambling” among young people aged between 17 and 20 Read more

Getting to know you - Caroline Maxwell, Extern’s Boardroom Apprentice for 2022-23

Caroline Maxwell is Extern’s Boardroom Apprentice for 2022-23. She took time out to chat about her experience of the role so far and what she hopes to achieve during her tenure. Read more