A place of belonging, at the heart of Belfast.

Helping the people of Belfast grow since 1850 — with childcare, youth programmes, forest school, and community projects.

Explore our ongoing services to discover how we can be part of your journey.

  • The Glade

    The Glade is our dedicated Forest School adjacent to Lagan Meadows, giving Belfast's young people a vital connection to the natural world. We deliver a variety of outdoor learning programmes, from parent-toddler sessions to after-school adventures and seasonal holiday camps. Sessions feed their curiosity, and a lifelong appreciation for the environment.

  • We have been providing childcare in Belfast for over 30 years. We care for over 260 children every week in our nursery and after school services in Stranmillis and St Judes. Our aim is to provide flexible, affordable and high quality care serving both children and parents.

  • We run community events and projects on our site in Stranmillis — creating connections across the local community. We also work in partnership with a range of other community partners who use our site on a regular basis. We have also recently established a community garden.

  • YMCA is one of the oldest and largest youth organisations in the world. It has grown to reach over 65 million people a year across 120 countries. We deliver a range of youth work including good relations projects in schools across Belfast to a political education project for 16-18 year olds. We also run a youth club on our site in Stranmillis and provide volunteering opportunities.

  • Find out how you can partner with us by volunteering your time or making a donation today

Our vision is a city where life is better for children, young people and our communities.

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