helping people reach their potential through faith, hope and love
Welcome to The BlueHouses
We exist to to serve the local community by helping young people reach their potential through faith, hope and love.
Ballysillan Youth for Christ, known locally as the “BlueHouses” is the leading provider of informal youth work provision in Ballysillan, an area characterised by disadvantage, poverty and deprivation.
Since 1993 the BlueHouses has been dedicated to meeting the social, emotional, physical, educational and spiritual needs of children and young people from all backgrounds and abilities, and with this holistic “wraparound” approach fulfilment is found and potential achieved in all aspects of their life.
What We Do
Events
News & Stories
Hiring – Female Youth Work Post
If you’re eager to build a career in youth work, this exciting part-time role offers the unique opportunity to work right at the sweet spot where professional youth work meets vibrant youth ministry!
Visit from the Education Minister
On our Strategy Day launch we were joined by the Education Minister, Mr Paul Givan
Our STRATEGY 2026-2031
An ambitious and anchored 5 year strategy for 2026-2031 ensuring that the BlueHouses continues to be a place hope is lived out daily – where people are seen, heard, and empowered to thrive.
ANNUAL REPORT 2024-25
An unbelievable 12 months at the BlueHouses. Stats, stories and so much more….
BlueHouses Belfast Marathon Adventure
May 4th Madness
It’s about the time, but a different type of time!