Candle Community Trust

Our Mission

Candle Community Trust is based on the fundamental principle that all are welcome here, equally cherished for what they bring to our community. Values of respect, inclusiveness, right relationship and acceptance are at the core of our work. We aim to create a safe and empathic environment which fosters personal growth and responsibility. Candle strives to be a trauma informed, best practice service in all its aspects, thereby being an oasis of healing and hope.

About Us

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Our Story

Candle Community Trust is a Community Project in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. Established in 1978. Candle is a vibrant child centred service addressing the needs of young people.

Candle is committed to meeting the needs of the young people we work with and supporting them to reach their full potential. Young people are offered a wrap around service, including: educational and developmental programmes, access to our Therapeutic Space, Candle Home Liaison and the Youth Service.

Vision

We believe that every young person can grow and develop emotionally, intellectually, physically, socially, and spiritually in an environment that is welcoming, positive and accepting. Young people are at the heart of the work we do in Candle, inspiring and shaping the service into the future.

Funders

To all the funding agencies and external stakeholders who believe in our work and are supporting it, we are truly grateful. Without your help, Candle would not stand as it is today.

 We acknowledge the Probation Service, the Department of Justice, City of Dublin ETB, City of Dublin Youth Services, Tusla and the HSE for their commitment and ongoing support of Candle and its service provision.