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Job opportunity: Director of Innovation and Development

Key role for a Director of Innovation and Development to join Extern's strategic leadership and management team
Open letter on the cost of living crisis in Northern Ireland

On behalf of the organisations undersigned, we are making a joint plea for urgent action to mitigate the devastating impact of the cost of living crisis in Northern Ireland.
BET BATTLE: The reality of gambling addiction is truly devastating – laws must be put in place

Extern counsellor Barry Grant says laws must be put in place to protect problem gamblers
Glens Wellbeing Day

Join Extern for a Community Health and Wellbeing Event at the Glens Youth Club on Saturday the 1st October!

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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

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Who we are

Extern transform lives as the leading social justice charity across the island of Ireland.
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.
Contact us

Telephone advice and information for people with a housing problem or who are homeless, living with poor mental health or problem gambling.
Ormeau Centre

Based in Belfast, Extern's Ormeau Centre provides temporary accommodation and support to men and women experiencing homelessness
Strategic Leadership Team

The leadership team have overall corporate responsibility for Extern's corporate strategy, leadership, management and organisational performance.
Latest volunteering opportunities - apply now

Find out more about volunteering with us, opportunities available, and what our volunteers say.

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Latest volunteering opportunities - apply now

Find out more about volunteering with us, opportunities available, and what our volunteers say. Read more

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

Extern Ireland Pre-Budget Submission 2023

Extern launches Pre-Budget Submission by calling on the Irish Government to act now to Close the Gap in funding for the most vulnerable families Read more

Open letter on the cost of living crisis in Northern Ireland

On behalf of the organisations undersigned, we are making a joint plea for urgent action to mitigate the devastating impact of the cost of living crisis in Northern Ireland. Read more