The Finglas Youth Resource Centre CLG has been providing youth work programmes, informal education and opportunities for young people since 2004. The youth centre itself is purpose built and has been providing a place of welcoming and belonging, a place for the young people to come and be themselves, providing a safe space to learn, develop and grow in confidence at a time in their lives of uncertainty and rapid growth.
We are governed by a Voluntary Board who are enthusiastic, dedicated and young person focused. The Finglas Youth Resource Centre is a registered charity and is compliant with the charity regulators “Governance Code”.
We have three core projects within the FYRC:
- Our main source of funding is through DCEDIY’s UBU “Your Place Your Space” born from an area-based needs assessment and guided by our service requirement the FYRC’s objective is to deliver outcomes for young people focusing on five main target groups.
- The Finglas Minceiri Youth Project aims to promote the health and well-being of young Travellers. By working in partnership with young Travellers we develop programmes that are outcome and needs-focused, this includes social groups and developmental and skills-based workshops. The Traveller project is a needs-based project that works primarily with Travellers living on sites in the Dublin 15 area that borders Finglas. This project is funded and supported by the HSE through the HSE social inclusion office.
- Our Targeted Youth Employability Support Initiative (TYESI) is a project that seeks to engage and support the harder to reach young people aged 15 to 24 years who are not currently in employment, education, or training. It offers one to one coaching and mentoring, skills based programmes, CV support and more, to young people living within the wider Finglas area.
Funding from Leargas and other agencies helps us deliver youth exchanges, residentials and other targeted based programmes.
Our team are very passionate about youth work, working with young people from the ages of 10 to 25 years from all diverse backgrounds providing varying supports and activities that are integral to young people within the Finglas community.
Our Approach
The FYRC approach is very much underpinned by the values of youth work. It is young person centred, respects all young people, keeps with the equality and inclusion ethos and empowers young people to become their best selves. We deliver a variety of programmes based on young people’s needs and interests through non-formal educational approaches. Supporting the personal and social development of young people from the Finglas community to add value to their lives is essential within our work. We also focus on developing the skills and competences to enable young people to become more effective in their decisions and relationships, which helps to build confidence, provides role models, give new experiences and give young people a sense of belonging within their own community.
Through this process the outcomes and success we all want to see for young people can be realised.
Statistical Information
Key Service Outputs for 2024
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Young people (YP) engaged in the service0
Total number of individual contactsAge break down:
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Aged 10-130
Aged 14-170
Aged 18+Gender breakdown:
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OtherArea break down:
Finglas West - 272 | Finglas South: 148 | Finglas East: 42 | FInglas north and other: 120
Our Location
Meet the Team
We've got a great bunch of people here at FYRC .
Board of Directors
Meet our Board of Directors.
Martin Eastwood
Charity Trustee & Director
Larry Dooley
Charity Trustee & Director
Rebecca Moore
Charity Trustee & Director
Jason Poole
Charity Trustee & Director
Mary Callaghan
Charity Trustee & Director
Kevin Dowling
Charity Trustee & Director
Our Goals
As part of our Strategic plan 2023-2027, the FYRC has set out 6 clear goals it wishes to achieve:
- Safety, Learning and development: Goal One prioritises safety, learning, and development by ensuring a secure and supportive environment where young people can grow, acquire new skills, and reach their full potential.
- Promoting mental health and self care: Goal 2 focuses on supporting young people’s mental health and overall wellbeing by offering support, resources and interventions in order for young people to thrive.
- Communication: Goal Three focuses on improving our overall communications to ensure young people, staff, and wider stakeholders stay informed, connected, and engaged through clear, accessible, and effective messaging.
- Establish a volunteer programme: Goal Four sets out establishing a volunteer program that provides meaningful opportunities for individuals to contribute, develop new skills, and support the organisation’s mission in empowering young people.
- Promoting and utilising our charity status: Goal Five focuses on promoting and utilising our charity status to enhance our impact, strengthen community support, and secure resources that help us better serve young people.
- Climate Justice and Sustainability: Goal Six focuses on advancing climate justice and sustainability by encouraging young people to take action, promoting environmentally responsible practices, and playing our part in reducing our carbon footprint.
Governance
Governance & Compliance
The Finglas Youth Resource Centre (FYRC) is led by a dedicated voluntary Board of Directors, composed of professionals from various fields. They lead with passion, ensuring that young people remain at the heart of every decision.
Established in 2004, the Finglas Youth Resource Centre is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in Ireland under registered number 381300. As a registered charity with the Charities Regulator Authority (CHY16422), we are committed to upholding the highest standards of governance and continuously strive to meet the principles of the Charities Governance Code.
Our Constitution outlines the governance framework of the organisation, ensuring transparency, accountability, and the protection of our stakeholders’ rights.
Registered Office:
Mellowes Road, Finglas, Dublin 11, D11 P654
Our Advisors:
- Auditor: Whelan Dowling & Associates, Unit 1+4, Block 1, Northwood Court, Santry, Dublin 9
- Bankers: Bank of Ireland, Ballygall Road, Finglas, Dublin 11
- Insurance Provider: BHP Insurance Ltd, Unit 16A, Fonthill Business Park, Dublin 22
Annual Reports
Governance Code
Our Structure
Policies & Documents
Child Safeguarding Statement
Child Safeguarding Statement FYRC
Privacy Statement
FYRC CLG Privacy Statement