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About<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Terry & Mary Morrison, ATYC Directors and Trustees<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#11aaa0″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Noto Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”21px” text_line_height=”1.71em” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_font_size_tablet=”18px” text_font_size_phone=”18px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

ATYC are passionate about changing the lives of young people and the communities in which they live for the better. We have life-experiences and understand that there are no \u2018quick fixes.\u2019 However, they believe that given time, support and encouragement, young people can be the transformative force for changing our world and bringing hope to those who see no future.<\/p>\n

ATYC want to bring communities together to create a place where opportunities are available to help young people achieve their full potential and create a world where they are valued and learn to respect others.<\/p>\n

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Terry and Mary would love to hear from you if you are interested in finding out more about the work of Actively Transforming Youth & Community and how you can help<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\n136 Shore Road
\nBallyhalbert, Newtownards
\nCo. Down
\nBT22 1BJ
\nMobile: 07803 219916<\/strong>
\nEmail:\u00a0mary@atyac.org<\/a><\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Noto Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.71em” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_font_size_tablet=”15px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Actively Transforming Youth & Community is registered as a charity in Northern Ireland<\/p>\n

Registered number: CCNI:0099103<\/strong>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Noto Sans|300|||||||” text_text_color=”#FFFFFF” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.71em” custom_margin=”35px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|tablet” text_font_size_tablet=”16px” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

ATYC is a recognised partner of Capernwray<\/p>\n

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