SPHERE 17 REGIONAL YOUTH SERVICE COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

Sphere 17 Regional Youth Service (RYS) is a not-for-profit youth organisation that delivers a high-quality, youth-centred service to young people aged 10-24 across the Dublin 17 and Kilbarrack catchment. Operating three dedicated centres in Bonnybrook, Darndale and Priorswood, together with a vibrant youth space at St Benedict's Resource Centre, Sphere 17 offers a safe, welcoming environment where participation is always voluntary and the focus is on personal growth, equality and respect.

The service runs a diverse programme portfolio that includes drop-in sessions, residential projects, sport and fitness activities, creative workshops (make-up, DJing, circus skills, drama), adventure outings (kayaking, wall-climbing, paintball) and specialist initiatives such as the Woodale Youth Justice Project, climate-justice programmes, podcasts, and youth counselling. In 2024 the team facilitated over 1,100 counselling sessions, a range of community-led projects, and collaborations with partners from Trinity College Dublin to national festivals, helping young people build confidence, develop new skills and access pathways to education and employment.

Guided by a clear vision of a society where every young person is valued and heard, Sphere 17's mission is to empower its members to achieve their full potential through supportive, inclusive and innovative youth work.