Ballyhoura Development
Ballyhoura Development CLG
Kilfinane, County Limerick, Ireland
About
Founded in 1989, Ballyhoura Development is a community organisation based in Kilfinane, Ireland working on community development, employment & skills, environment & climate +7 more.
Ballyhoura Development is a community-led Local Development Company and registered charity, established in 1989 and governed as a company limited by guarantee with charitable status. It works with communities, families, individuals and businesses across the Ballyhoura region of East Limerick, South Limerick and North Cork, a predominantly rural area of 54 communities. It delivers more than 30 social, economic and environmental programmes, projects and initiatives in partnership with local communities and statutory agencies. Its work includes training, mentoring, technical and funding supports, employment and social inclusion services, rural and community development, heritage grants, environmental and biodiversity projects, and support for social enterprises and migrants. Its governance is overseen by a multi-sectoral Board of Directors drawn from the community and voluntary sector, social partners, and public and elected representatives.
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LEADER Programme
Community development
Promotes growth and jobs in rural areas, rural and bio-economy development, digitalisation and social inclusion.
SICAP (Social Inclusion & Community Activation Programme)
Community development
Supports marginalised and disadvantaged individuals and groups to access education, recreation and employment opportunities.
Tús Community Work Placement Programme
Employment & Skills
Provides short-term work placements for unemployed people with community and voluntary organisations.
Rural Social Scheme
Poverty & Hunger
Supplements the income of small farmers by providing paid work in local communities.
Local Area Employment Service
Employment & Skills
Provides intensive employment support to job seekers to find sustainable employment.
Community Afterschools
Children & Youth
Operates afterschools facilities for primary school children in Caherconlish, Caherline and Mitchelstown.
Community Food Initiatives Programme
Poverty & Hunger
Helps children and families in low-income communities improve eating habits and nutrition knowledge.
The Walks Scheme
Environment & Climate
Maintains walking trails, including National Waymarked Ways and heritage routes, by supporting landowners.
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Employment & Skills
Prepares individuals to access education, training or employment based on their interests, skills and goals.
North Cork Rural Community Health Project
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Rural community health collaboration across North Cork with the HSE and partner organisations.
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HSE, IRD Duhallow, Avondhu Blackwater, Fáilte Ireland, Arts Council
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