A national model for breaking the cycle of disadvantage through integrated care, education, and community support for children aged 3 months to 18 years.
Comprehensive, integrated care and education services for children, young people, and families in Cherry Orchard.
Education as a pathway out of disadvantage in a nurturing, supportive learning environment for every child.
Wrap-around care supporting families through crisis response, therapeutic services, play therapy, and counselling.
Nursery and early years services from 3 months, ensuring smooth transitions through the critical early developmental stages.
A five-pillar framework empowering parents as confident, capable partners in their children's development and learning.
Every child receives free music education weekly. An El Sistema-inspired programme fostering opportunity through music.
Community Services Programme offering local employment, progression pathways, and fostering belonging in Cherry Orchard.
If children come to us from strong, healthy functioning families, it makes our job easier. If they do not come to us from strong, healthy, functioning families, it makes our job more important!— Barbara Coloroso
St Ultan's Campus in Cherry Orchard offers a comprehensive service for children and families within a holistic and empowering environment of care in one location — including nursery, early years, education, family support, social care, therapies, and youth facilities.
Supporting children from 3 months to 18 years along with their families, we emphasise education as a pathway out of disadvantage in a nurturing environment.
Our holistic approach combines care and education, addressing both immediate needs and the root causes of community challenges.
By intervening now, we aim to disrupt the cycle of disadvantage, preventing future generations from inheriting the same challenges.
Equity involves recognising that individuals have different starting points and require tailored resources to achieve equal outcomes.
Through targeted programmes, we strive to provide every child with a fair chance to succeed, regardless of their background.
Our ICE model combines care and education seamlessly, enabling early identification of at-risk children and timely interventions.
Investing in children's education and well-being today paves the way for sustainable development and long-term community improvements.
Empowered individuals positively impact the economy, fostering growth and prosperity for the whole community.
"St Ultan's opened doors for me, and I know I can always get help there. And I know I can achieve what I want with good support and a good plan, but I have to do the work myself for me and my kids. If you're feeling down or lonely, you'll get a great lift. And if you need advice, they have loads of experience to give you."
Music Project
PRESTO Project is St Ultan's resident music programme. An El Sistema-inspired programme — the Venezuelan model of music for social change established by José Antonio Abreu in 1975.
We believe that every child has the capacity to excel, regardless of economic background, ethnicity, or social status.
Every donation goes directly to supporting the children and families of Cherry Orchard. Whether it's clothing, in-school support, or sponsoring a child for a full year — your generosity creates real, lasting change.
Your contribution helps break the cycle of disadvantage for the next generation in Cherry Orchard.
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Cherry Orchard Avenue,
Dublin 10, D10 NY53