Neurodiversity Training
YouthAction NI members are invited to join us for free Neurodiversity and Inclusion training.
The training will be led by Natasha Peacock from the Cedar Foundation.
Date: Friday 6th February 2026, 10:30am-1:00pm
Location: YouthAction NI, 14 College Square North, Belfast, BT1 6AS
To register email helen@youthaction.org
New Funding Opportunity for Members
KFC Youth Foundation - Community Grants Programme
The KFC Youth Foundation Community Grants Programme supports grassroots organisations across the UK that provide safe spaces, mentoring, early intervention support, wellbeing activities and practical skills development. Application deadline: 27th February Grants | Kfcyf
BMT's Next Wave Fund
BMT, has partnered with Sea-Changers to give children and young adults (aged 5-18) with limited access to the coast the chance to connect with the sea through conservation-led experiences. The BMT Next Wave Fund is being distributed through Sea-Changers' Main Grant Fund which offers grants between £500 and £2,500 (Deadlines 31 March and 30 September) and Small Grant Fund offers up to £500 (apply any time). BMT Next Wave Fund
Halifax Foundation NI
The Community FLEX programme is open to registered charities with an income of £500,000 or less, with a least one year of annual returns published on the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland’s website. In line with the priorities of The Halifax Foundation, your charity must directly support people in greatest need. For example, supporting people living in poverty; those who are unemployed; those with disabilities or mental ill health. (This is not an exhaustive list – other areas of need will be considered.) More details: Community Flex - Halifax Foundation NI
Date:
February 18, 2026
Local Member Story – Positive Impact
YouthAction NI collaborated with our member organization, St. Patrick's Youth Club Keady, on the Ending Violence Against Women & Girls Project.
The young women and young men each crafted their own manifestos to raise awareness in the local community about how they can contribute to addressing EVAWG.
They hosted a celebration event to officially launch their manifestos, with gratitude extended to local MLA, Armagh Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council councillors and staff, EA Youth Service, the EVAWG Team from the Executive Office, and the dedicated staff and volunteers from the youth club.
Daire Finn remarked;
What I realized during my time on the project is that this issue is prevalent everywhere. It’s young men like us who need to step up to ensure that the young women who use the club feel safe in our community, just as we do.
Date:
October 23, 2025
