Welcome to Candle Community Trust, Ballyfermot.
What do we do?
We provide a context for 'at risk' young people to grow and develop physically, intellectually, aesthetically and spiritually in the community.
How do we do it?
- We provide a training centre for young people which includes activities such as : woodwork, metalwork, communications, maths, personal development, literacy and job skills, art, computers, safety awareness and work experience. On completion of 9 modules a FETAC level 3 Major Award is accredited to trainees. Other programmes include health & fitness, summer/winter programmes and field trips, inter-agency work, support and key working.
- The Connect Programme for those under 18's who have been referred by the Probation Service/the Courts.
- The Options Programme for young people who require additional support, advocacy and mentoring and / or who are accessing our waiting list programmes.
- Youth Programmes, Candle drop in's. Afternoon and Evening activities programme.
- Parents' Group which provides information and support for participating Parents, Guardians and Grandparents of teenagers.
Referrals taken through the Probation Service, families, young people's self
referrals, FAS, H.S.E., and other local and community groups