St John Bosco Youth Centre

What St John Bosco Youth Centre does

St John Bosco Youth Centre CLG is a registered charity and community youth centre located at Davitt Road, Drimnagh, Dublin 12, Ireland. Established in the 1940s by local community members in partnership with the parish to address the lack of social and sports facilities for young people in the newly constructed suburb, the centre has operated continuously for over 70 years. Divested from the Dublin Diocese in 1996, it is now governed by a volunteer board of management and registered as a Company Limited by Guarantee (Reg. No. 258037, CHY 17301), fully compliant with the CRA Governance Code. The organisation is commonly known as "The Bosco" and is operationally distinct from a technology or commercial enterprise — it is a physical community hub providing space, programming, and services.

The centre operates as a multi-service community hub delivering youth work programmes (including the Droichead and NexGen groups for personal development, education support, and employment guidance), community space rentals, and a diverse portfolio of recreational and educational activities. Tenant-operated services include GForce Fitness (a 400 sqm private gym), Forget Me Not Montessori preschool (operating 20+ years), Solas RUA Youth Justice Project, Trinity Affordable Counselling, and the Philippine Consulate. Community activities span Tae Kwon Do, gymnastics, fencing, kendo, yoga, kickboxing, performing arts (Showstoppers Stage School), Girl Guides, language workshops, and multiple support groups. The centre is open 51 weeks per year, nearly 100 hours per week, serving hundreds of community members daily. There is no proprietary technology product, app, or API; the offering is fundamentally a physical venue and human-delivered service model.

The revenue model combines three streams: state funding from Dublin City Council, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, and the City of Dublin Youth Services Board for specific youth programmes and management staffing; rental income from commercial tenants (notably GForce Fitness) which subsidises non-profit group usage; and contributions from all groups using the space to cover running costs not covered by state funding. Caretaking and cleaning staff are employed through community employment schemes. The centre operates with approximately 10 core employees and has no formal sales motion — engagement is community-led through walk-in access, social media (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter), and direct contact. The service area is restricted to Dublin, Ireland, with no geographic expansion plans indicated.

Name

St John Bosco Youth Centre

Legal name

St John Bosco Youth Centre CLG

Website

https://thebosco.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

St John Bosco Youth Centre CLG is a registered charity and community youth hub in Drimnagh, Dublin, providing youth work programmes, space rentals to commercial and community tenants, and diverse recreational activities. It serves hundreds of Drimnagh residents daily, funded by state grants, rental income, and group contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Center Education Programs (EDAAAFAB), Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

Keywords

• Community youth services
• Youth development programs
• Community space rental
• Recreational activities
• Charitable community services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Rental Income from Commercial Tenants: The centre rents space to GForce Fitness (private gym) and other commercial groups. This rental income provides essential finances to assist with centre operations and to minimise costs for non-profit groups using the centre.
2. State Funding: The centre receives core funding from various state agencies to run specific programmes such as youth work projects and to employ a manager. Funding bodies include Dublin City Council, Department of Children, and other government bodies.
3. Group Contributions: All groups using space in the centre pay contributions towards running costs. This is essential as state funding does not cover overall running costs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St John Bosco Youth Centre is a registered charity operating a multi-service community facility in Drimnagh, Dublin 12. The centre delivers youth work programmes (Droichead and NexGen groups), rents space to commercial and community tenants (including GForce Fitness gym and Forget Me Not Montessori preschool), and hosts a wide range of recreational, educational, and support activities for all ages in the local community.

Product overview

St John Bosco Youth Centre is a community facility providing a comprehensive range of youth work services and community activities. The centre operates as a multi-service hub offering youth development programs (including Droichead and NexGen groups), community space rentals to external service providers, and diverse recreational and educational activities. The portfolio includes core youth work services, tenant-operated services (fitness, preschool, counselling, youth justice), and community activities spanning martial arts, gymnastics, performing arts, language classes, yoga, and support groups. The centre functions as a platform providing physical space and programmatic support for both internal and external community services.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Work Services (Droichead and NexGen groups) Youth work programmes including the Droichead and NexGen groups, providing personal development, education support, employment guidance, summer schemes, and residential trips for young people in the Drimnagh community.
• Community Space Rental Rental of centre facilities to community groups, service providers, and commercial operators including GForce Fitness, Forget Me Not Montessori, and various activity providers. All groups using space pay contributions towards running costs.
• GForce Fitness (Tenant Gym) Private gym operated by George McCabe in a 400 square meter facility within the centre, serving hundreds of community members across all age groups.
• Forget Me Not Montessori (Tenant Preschool) ECCÉ Scheme preschool operating Monday to Friday 9am-12pm, serving pre-school children aged 2 years 8 months and older, operating in the centre for over 20 years.
• Solas RUA Youth Justice Project (Tenant) Youth justice project operating from the centre using a youth work model to support young people in making good life choices, offering one-to-one and small group practical support, personal development, and pathways to education or employment.
• Trinity Affordable Counselling (Tenant) Low-cost community-based counselling and psychotherapy service providing accessible professional therapy at the centre.
• Tae Kwon Do Classes Martial arts training on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, suitable for participants aged 5 years and older.
• Apollo Gymnastics Non-competitive recreational gymnastics on Wednesday afternoons for boys and girls aged 4-12, focusing on strength, flexibility, and skill development.
• Fáilte Isteach English Classes Free conversational English classes on Tuesday evenings for non-native English speakers, following a national programme.
• Showstoppers Stage School Performing arts tuition in dance, drama, singing and musical theatre for boys and girls aged 3-14 years, founded in 2006.
• CGI Girl Guides Guiding programme for girls aged 6-18 years including Brigins (6-10), Guides (10-14), and Rangers (14-18) with a leadership development focus.
• S.P.K. Mixed Martial Arts Classes in Giron Arnis Escrima and Cadena De Mano (Panantukan) on Tuesday evenings, suitable for participants aged over 16 years.
• Fencefit Fencing Fencing training on Saturday mornings and afternoons for ages 8-80 years, covering junior and senior sessions.
• Dublin Kendo Kendo martial arts practice on Monday evenings for participants aged 6 and over.
• Yoga Classes (JanByYoga & Fact Flow Yoga) Yoga sessions at various times including Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, suitable for beginner and intermediate levels.
• SM Elite Kickboxing Kids and adult kickboxing classes on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings, instructed by a Second Dan Black Belt and World Champion kickboxer.
• FLAM Dublin French Workshops French language workshops for French-speaking children aged 2-16 years, providing opportunities to communicate and learn about francophone culture.
• Support Groups (HIM Group, Cocaine Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous) Various support groups meeting at the centre including a men's social group, Cocaine Anonymous, and Narcotics Anonymous.
• Philippine Consulate Services Consular services provided by the Philippine Consulate Dublin at the centre location, available by appointment only.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Dublin City CouncilcoreOthersPrimary state funding body providing core funding support for centre operations and programmes. Represents the local government partnership essential to centre sustainability.
• Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and YouthcoreOthersGovernment department providing state funding for youth work projects and programmes. Key funding partner enabling youth services.
• City of Dublin Youth Services BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth services partner providing funding and programme support for youth work activities including summer schemes and residential programmes.
• GForce FitnessmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial gym tenant renting space in the centre. Run by former youth work participant George McCabe. Rental income provides essential finances for centre operations. Gym serves hundreds of community members in a 400 sqm facility.
• Solas RUA - Youth Justice ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth justice programme operating from the centre using a youth work model to support young people in making good life choices. Works one-to-one and in small groups offering practical support, personal development, and pathways to education or employment.
• Trinity College Dublin - Social Work DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnership hosting social work students for placements at the centre. Students work alongside youth work team providing learning opportunities and additional capacity.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SJBYouthCentre
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/theBoscoYC
• Facebookfacebook.com/stjohn.boscocentre
• Instagraminstagram.com/johnboscoyouthcentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-john-bosco-youth-centre

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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