Youthlife

16/04/2026

Youthlife have capacity for young people aged 18-25 to avail of a counsellor in training for 1:1 counselling. please contact [email protected] or 02871377227

15/04/2026

I've had a fantastic time handing out Asda Foundation grants totalling £4,000 to groups in our local area.

The Drummond Centre was awarded £1,000, for their summer scheme equipment; Caroline from Youthlife received £1000 towards their counselling services to young people; Trevor and the squad from Strabane Athletic Club were awarded £1,000 which will go towards new equipment and Paige from New Buildings Youth Club collected £1,000 which will also go towards buying new equipment. Congratulations to them all.

– Emma, Asda community champion

25/03/2026

Once the Imperial hotel, then McCandless & Co shirt factory: now home to Youthlife, other charities and The Yellow Yard still under the lovely and supportive McCandless family!

The Imperial Hotel in Derry was historically located at 23 Bishop Street, directly across the street from the current Bishop's Gate Hotel.

A “posting establishment” (coach/transport-connected hotel):

In an 1880 directory listing, it appears under Posting Establishments as “Hegan, T. M., Imperial Hotel, Bishop Street” (i.e., operating as a recognised traveller’s stop with services linked to travel/transport of the day)

The building at 23 Bishop Street was constructed around 1846 and operated as the Imperial Hotel during the late 19th century (including the 1880s). It later ceased being a hotel and was converted into a shirt factory, becoming well-known as the A.E. McCandless & Co. factory.

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02/03/2026

Seven Derry community and voluntary organisations are anticipated to receive Core Grant funding in 2026/2027, subject to final checks, the Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has announced.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!! Well done to the cold water dippers today!! We’re still taking donations so please show your support!!

10/12/2025

Youthlife staff, counsellors and supporters will brave the freezing waters of The Swilly, Ludden Bay on New Years Days at 1pm to raise funds for Youthlife. If you would like to fundraise and take part

09/12/2025

All counselling sessions are moved to the phone this afternoon due to the weather warning. The office will close at 3pm.

01/12/2025

Youthlife staff, counsellors and supporters are fundraising! Please join us or make a donation!

Youthlife staff, counsellors and supporters will brave the freezing waters of The Swilly, Ludden Bay on New Years Days at 1pm to raise funds for Youthlife. If you would like to fundraise and take part

15/10/2025

11/10/2025

Be Kind. Be Kind. Be kind.

23/09/2025

There are still spaces on our programme starting Saturday! Click the link to register: https://forms.office.com/e/znJEZCTiPx

18/09/2025

Free Live Online Event