Author name: Lee Kane

At 10 years of age, Northern Ireland (NI) has one of the lowest ages of criminal responsibility in the world. Despite repeated, longstanding calls, internationally and nationally, no legislative progress has been made. Today, the 10 is too Young coalition, published their latest joint briefing, providing the evidence for raising the age in NI to […]

Merry Christmas from VOYPIC We would like to thank everyone who has supported us throughout the year, helping us to continue supporting children and young people with lived experience of care across Northern Ireland. At this special time of year, we want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated gifts to our

Current Vacancies Youth Advocate (Closing Wednesday 28 January) Part Time 10 hours/week Term 12 months (possibility of extension) Salary FTE £31,067 – £33,024 (NJC 19) (Pro rata £8,284 – £8,806) Location Based in VOYPIC Belfast Office & Iveagh Centre At VOYPIC, we’re working together with children and young adults to put their rights and voice

This year we called for all Christmas family time visits to be agreed by Monday 8 December 2025. If a young person’s plans haven’t yet been arranged, please contact us or speak to a VOYPIC Advocate. We are a group of young people in care. Each week we meet at VOYPIC and talk about the

Northern Ireland’s care system is in crisis, young people warned today at a Stormont event. At the launch of Show Us You Care, they called for urgent reform including safe homes, stronger mental health support and a single agency to oversee children’s services. Children and young people from across Northern Ireland who have lived in

THRIVE, not just SURVIVE Join VOYPIC to explore how we can better support young people leaving care, with a special focus on education, housing, and advocacy. We’re thrilled to announce that the VOYPIC Conference 2025 will take place on Tuesday 21 October- our 32nd birthday! This year’s theme – THRIVE, not just SURVIVE – will

Opportunity – Chair of the Board For over 30 years, VOYPIC has championed the rights, voices, and aspirations of children and young people in and leaving care. Today, we are building on that legacy, deepening our partnerships, influencing policy change at the highest levels, and delivering services that transform lives. We are seeking an exceptional

Local children’s charities, Include Youth and VOYIC, have hosted a wonderful Cultural Celebration at their youth space at 100 Great Patrick Street (100GPS). The event, on Monday 31 March, provided an opportunity to mark the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, while also recognising the many different cultures that make up our

Christmas is always a busy time of year, and this year is no different. The VOYPIC Elves have been working hard to make sure that every child in care has a gift to open on Christmas morning. We have been inundated with donations from friends right across Northern Ireland. A special thanks to our friends

VOYPIC has published its Annual Report for 2023-2024, at its Annual General Meeting in Belfast. Peter McCleneghan, Chair of the Board of Directors, said: “Welcome, on behalf of the Board of Directors, to this year’s Annual General Meeting for the financial year ending April 2024. “October 2023 marked a major milestone for VOYPIC, the 30th