CoAction West Cork

Founded in 1974, CoAction West Cork is a charity based in Bantry, Ireland working on disability, children & youth, housing & homelessness.

CoAction West Cork CLG is a community-based charity in County Cork, Ireland, providing services for children and adults with an intellectual disability, with or without autism. Founded in 1974 in Bantry by parents and friends who wanted local supports for children with disabilities, it now supports over 800 children and almost 200 adults across West Cork. Its services include day services, respite and residential supports, home supports, supported living, home sharing and multidisciplinary therapy for children with complex needs. It is a company limited by guarantee, a Section 39 organisation under the Health Act 2004, primarily funded by the Health Service Executive, and an Approved Housing Body. It is governed by a voluntary Board of Trustees and relies on volunteers, fundraising and corporate partnerships to support its work.