Community outreach begins
A parish-led support desk opens on Church Street to coordinate food relief, family referrals, and emergency home visits.
Organization History
Timeline of growth, reform, and measurable delivery.
Formal charity registration
Christ Church establishes formal governance, financial controls, and program reporting for public and philanthropic funding.
Youth and family tracks launch
Integrated case management links after-school learning, family mentoring, and safeguarding support under one operating model.
Monitoring framework adopted
The organization moves to quarterly KPI reviews, outcome scorecards, and independent data validation for major grants.
Open transparency portal
Financial comparisons, procurement policies, board composition, and performance data are published in a single public-facing format.
Programs
Four delivery streams designed for enrollment, retention, and outcomes.
Family Stabilisation Clinic
Eight-week casework for households facing arrears, food insecurity, or urgent referral needs with same-week triage.
Parent and Caregiver Lab
Peer cohorts and coaching sessions focused on routines, confidence, digital access, and stable school attendance.
Youth Learning Studio
Homework support, mentoring, arts practice, and attendance tracking for young people aged 11 to 18.
Skills to Work Pathway
Employer-linked training in administration, retail, and care support with CV clinics and interview preparation.
Monitoring & Evaluation
Performance management built around cohort tracking and verified outcomes.
Household goals achieved
78%
Participants closing at least two priority needs within one reporting cycle.
Youth attendance recovery
14.2
Average percentage-point increase in school attendance after 16 weeks.
Employment conversion
63%
Learners moving into paid roles, apprenticeships, or accredited training within 90 days.
Data completeness
97%
Case files with complete baseline, review, and closure records at internal audit.
Measurement approach
Each program uses baseline intake, 30-day review, and exit scoring, with director-level review of outliers and quarterly board reporting.
- Administrative data linked to service milestones and safeguarding checks.
- Participant surveys captured at entry, midpoint, and completion.
- Referral partner verification on housing, school, and employment outcomes.
- Annual methodology refresh aligned to funder and regulator requirements.
Financial Transparency
Year-over-year funding and delivery comparison.
Comparative chart uses 2025 as the indexed high point for public readability.
2025 snapshot
Program services remain the primary expenditure line, with reserves maintained at board-approved levels and procurement reviewed quarterly.
- Income: €2.84m
- Direct program spend: 71%
- Administration: 14%
- Fundraising and partnerships: 9%
- Operating reserve: 6 months
Board Composition
Governance shaped by lived experience, sector depth, and specialist oversight.
Gender representation
4 women, 4 men, 1 non-binary trustee across 9 board members.
Community and professional mix
Community leadership, finance and legal oversight, and health and education expertise represented in active committees.
Expertise areas
Trustees are selected against a published matrix reviewed annually for gaps in accountability, safeguarding, lived experience, and fiscal stewardship.
Safeguarding
Public Finance
Education
Mental Health
Housing Advocacy
Audit and Risk
Human Resources
Community Mediation
Case Studies
Swipeable stories backed by specific change indicators.
Family arrears prevention
A single-parent household moved from emergency referral to a six-month rent stabilisation plan, reducing debt exposure by 62%.
Attendance turnaround
A 14-year-old participant increased school attendance from 68% to 89% after mentoring, travel support, and family coaching.
Job pathway conversion
An adult learner completed the employment track and entered paid work within 21 days, doubling household monthly income.
Partners and Funders
Support organized by public, philanthropic, and delivery categories.
Public Sector
Dublin City Council
Tusla
HSE Community
SOLAS
Philanthropic Funders
One Dublin Fund
Harbour Trust
St. Brigid Grants
Civic Futures
Delivery Partners
Northside Schools Network
Bridge Employment Hub
Safe Homes Forum
City Family Mediation
Procurement Transparency
How Christ Church buys goods and services.
Open procurement commitments
All tenders above threshold follow documented conflict checks, quote comparison, and board-approved delegated authority levels.
Current disclosure areas
Facilities, training provision, catering, digital services, and maintenance contracts are disclosed with supplier category and review cycle.
Career Opportunities
Three roles currently featured for quick apply.
Program Manager, Family Support
Lead service delivery, supervise case teams, and own quarterly outcomes reporting.
Quick applyMonitoring and Evaluation Officer
Maintain dashboards, verify records, and support evidence production for funders and trustees.
Quick applyYouth Mentor and Learning Coach
Deliver group sessions, one-to-one coaching, and family check-ins for adolescent participants.
Quick applyStakeholder Contact
Different routes for funders, families, and delivery partners.
Funders and donors
Director: Róisín Nolan
- róisín.nolan@christchurch.org
- Impact reporting, governance, strategic partnerships
Families and participants
Front door referrals and enrollment
- info@christchurch.org
- Program inquiries, referrals, waiting list support
Agencies and partners
Operations and collaboration desk
- info@christchurch.org
- MOUs, data sharing, community coordination