Northern Ireland links
Belfast Education and Library Board (BELB)
The Belfast Education and Library Board seeks to provide the youth of Belfast with a library and youth service which will contribute to lifelong learning. Its website outlines the services the library provides as well as listing the local resources available to parents and students.
http://www.belb.org.uk
Challenge for Youth (Greater Belfast)
Challenge for Youth (CFY) is an independent not-for-profit organisation involved in providing opportunities for young people from Greater Belfast. From adventure learning to creative, visual and performance arts, CFY has a diverse and creative skills base.
http://www.challengeforyouth.org
Co-operation Ireland
Co-operation Ireland is a charity that works to promote peace in Ireland by bringing together people from different religious backgrounds in Northern Ireland and by bringing together people from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This website illustrates how Co-operation Ireland carries out its work and shows how you can provide support with fundraising and other activities.
http://www.co-operation-ireland.ie/
Creative Youth Partnerships
Creative Youth Partnerships is an organisation that aims to develop youth arts throughout Northern Ireland by increasing opportunities for children and young people in every locality to access and participate in the arts. This website provides access to databases which offer arts programmes by individual artists and arts organisations.
http://www.cypni.org/site/index.asp
Department of Education for Northern Ireland (DENI)
The Department of Education for Northern Ireland (DENI) is responsible for the central administration of all aspects of education and related services in Northern Ireland. The Department aims to ensure that children, through participation at schools, reach the highest possible standards of educational achievement. This website outlines their various policies and strategies to this end as well as providing access to funding information and the Teacher's Superannuation Annual Scheme Statement.
http://www.deni.gov.uk/
Northern Ireland Sports Forum
The Northern Ireland Sports Forum website offers information on various sporting bodies in Northern Ireland, free sport newsletters and the latest sporting news.
http://www.nisf.net/
Prince's Trust
The Prince's Trust is a UK charity that, through practical support including training, mentoring and financial assistance, helps 14 to 30 year olds realise their potential. The website outlines the programmes, courses and grants available to those who are struggling. Information is also available on how to support The Prince's Trust by means of volunteering or donations.
http://www.princes-trust.org.uk/
Regional Training Unit (RTU)
The Regional Training Unit (RTU) provides leadership, co-ordination and direction in the planning and delivery of professional development and training for the education community in Northern Ireland through its School Leadership College and Staff College. On this site you can search for courses provided by the RTU and register to receive regular emails that will provide you with news on courses and programmes.
http://www.rtuni.org
Sports Council Northern Ireland
Sports Council Northern Ireland is primarily responsible for developing and promoting sport and recreation in Northern Ireland. The website contains details of funding available to young people who wish to develop sport in their area.
http://www.sportni.net/
