Red banner displaying The King’s Trust logo and the text “The King’s Trust Newsletter – Northern Ireland, June 2026.
The King’s Trust have so many great courses for young people aged 16-30 to get involved in. Courses are free and give people the tools to build their confidence, find a job or start their own business.
Poster titled “Mindset: Funded Mental Health Awareness Programme” with colourful Mindset logo at the top. Text states the programme is funded by the Public Health Agency and available to groups of young people aged 14+ and adults, delivered across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings. A call to action reads “Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book today!”. Bottom section shows three people sitting in chairs in a group discussion, with HSC Public Health Agency and Action Mental Health logos displayed.
Mindset is a mental health and emotional wellbeing programme, offered to young people and adults.
Funded by the Public Health Agency (PHA), offered to groups of both young people (aged 14+) and adults. The programme is delivered in all Trust Areas across Northern Ireland in youth and community settings.
Email wellbeing@amh.org.uk to book
Poster titled “Gaming or Gambling Concerns?” featuring illustrated game controllers, poker chips and dice. The poster promotes free, confidential counselling for young people aged 11–17 in the Belfast and Southern Trust areas. It highlights support to talk about gaming or gambling habits, understand their impact, and build confidence and resilience. It states the service is trauma-informed and age-appropriate, with group awareness sessions available on request. Contact details are provided for Dunlewey Addiction Services, including email (admin@dunlewey.org) and phone number (02890 392547), alongside a Lottery Fund logo.
Free, Confidential Counselling for Young People (Ages 11-17)
If you are worried about gaming or gambling habits—either your own or someone else’s—support is available.
Dunlewey Addiction Services is offering free, confidential counselling for young people aged 11–17 across the Belfast and Southern Trust areas.
Front cover of the CYPSP Children and Young People’s Strategic Partnership ‘Children & Young People’s Resource Pack – Easter 2026 Edition’. The design features pastel-coloured triangular bunting along the top, the CYPSP logo in the centre, soft blue title text, and three illustrated Easter eggs in pink, blue, and yellow at the bottom
Hop into Easter with the new Edition of Children & Young People’s Resource Pack! 🐇💛
Packed with egg‑cellent crafts, wellbeing tools, disability and bereavement support, safety tips and so much more — it’s full of ideas to make the season fun, colourful and supportive for everyone.
Explore it, download it & share it to spread some Easter positivity! 🌼
Download your free copy at: https://cypsp.hscni.net/download/426/cyp-resource-pack/47763/cyp-resource-pack-easter-2026.pdf
(Note: Newsletter will download directly to your device. Look out for the pop-up box and click on open file when it appears).
Resources and activities are free and in the public domain.
The Children’s Service Planning Team
Please find information below outlining Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work, Youth Academy and Apprenticeships NI programmes:
This programme is designed for young people aged 16–17, or up to 22 years old if they have a recognised learning difficulty or disability, and up to 25 if they are care experienced. We have expanded the range of occupational areas available, which now include:
In addition to vocational training, the curriculum includes:
Participants will also gain work experience with local businesses, tailored to individual needs to ensure a positive and educational experience.
The timetable incorporates weekly workshops and activities focused on mental well-being, resilience, and employability through interactive sessions, external courses, and community projects.
Subject to Department approval, trainees may avail of taxi transport for training or work placements.
Attendance is:
Clanrye Group Skills for Life & Work Flyer
This is an accelerated version of the standard programme, designed to be completed within one year. While all terms and conditions remain the same, this option offers one vocational qualification:
Alongside this, participants complete Essential Skills, Personal Development, and Employability modules.
We currently have groups based at:
Depending on demand, we may expand to Armagh and Banbridge.
Clanrye Group Youth Academy Flyer
ApprenticeshipsNI allows individuals to gain a recognised qualification while working and earning. Participants develop practical skills with an employer while completing a fully funded Level 2 apprenticeship in their chosen industry.
We offer Apprenticeships in the below vocational areas:
Clanrye Group Apprenticeships NI Flyer
Clanrye Group Apprenticeships NI Flyer
You can find more information about both options and other Clanrye programmes on our website https://www.clanryegroup.com/.
