EXTERN IRELAND

Extern Ireland is a cross-border charitable organisation that has been tackling some of the most challenging social issues on the island for almost five decades in Northern Ireland and over two decades in the Republic. Working in partnership with funders, Extern delivers dedicated support to more than 15,000 children, individuals and families each year, helping them overcome adversity, strengthen relationships and build brighter futures.

The charity's service hub spans mental-wellbeing programmes (with 3,297 people receiving specialised support), intensive Youth Justice and Young People & Families interventions (871 beneficiaries), and life-changing harm-reduction and recovery initiatives (3,867 individuals). In total, Extern supported 18,429 lives in 2024/25 through counselling, outreach, peer-mentoring and a range of community-based projects such as Janus, Reach Out, and Moving Forward, Moving On.

With a presence across both Northern Ireland and the Republic, Extern Ireland is committed to empowering vulnerable people, fostering resilient communities and championing positive change throughout the island. Its work is driven by the stories of those it helps, from young people gaining confidence to families rebuilding hope.