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Bytes Local

Registered

Charity no. 110148 Company no. 710927 Date registered. 19/11/2024

Public benefits

Bytes Local primarily benefits young individuals aged 9-25, referred to as the Beneficiaries. This demographic often lacks sufficient access to dedicated youth services that cater to their diverse needs. By focusing on this age group, Bytes aims to fill a critical gap in the community, providing vital support and opportunities for personal and

social development. Feedback from beneficiaries. No. Young people in Northern Ireland aged 9-25. No.

What your organisation does

Bytes Local carries out its purpose through a multifaceted approach: • Direct Engagement and Program Delivery: By establishing and maintaining youth hubs, Bytes ensures that its services are youth-led and directly responsive to the needs of the community. These hubs are instrumental in the design and execution of programs that resonate with and

benefit the local youth. • Collaboration and Support for Community Initiatives: Bytes collaborates with other youth-focused entities in the community to bolster their capacity and impact. This includes providing training for staff and volunteers, and enhancing their ability to offer effective youth services. • Advocacy and Policy Influence: Recognizing the challenges posed by competing with statutory services, Bytes actively lobbies for policies that prioritise and enhance the role of voluntary youth service providers. This advocacy ensures that youth services are not only available but are also comprehensive and continuous. In summary, Bytes is dedicated to creating a nurturing and empowering environment for young people in Northern Ireland, addressing the urgent need for accessible, high-quality youth services that promote education and community development. Through its focused activities and strategic collaborations, Bytes aims to ensure that young people have the opportunities they need to succeed and the support they require to build fulfilling and constructive lives.

The charity’s classifications

  • The advancement of education
  • The advancement of citizenship or community development
  • Other charitable purposes

Who the charity helps

  • Children (5-13 year olds)

How the charity works

  • Advice/advocacy/information
  • Community development
  • Community development

Charitable purposes

5.1. The Charity’s Objects are to promote the following purposes for the benefit of the public: to advance education and to advance community development by providing youth services and related activities to persons aged 9-25 (the “Beneficiaries”) and in particular: 5.1.1. To provide the Beneficiaries with a community space and youth programmes where they feel safe and to provide a sense of belonging and to carry out the youth services; 5.1.2. To develop ‘Youth Hubs’ which will include groups of young people who will represent the voices and needs of young people within that community; and 5.1.3. Such other exclusively charitable purpose according to the law of Northern Ireland as the Trustees may from time to time decide. Nothing in the Articles shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with s.2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.

Governing document

Memorandum and Articles

Other name


  • 3 Trustees
  • 0 Employees
  • 0 Volunteers

Contact details

Public address

  • Mr Ross Thompson, 2 Doagh Road, Ballyclare, BT39 9BH

Trustee board

Trustee
Mr Ross Thompson
Mr Andrew Hamilton
Ms Andrea Mcloughlin

List of regions

  • In Northern Ireland
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