Waterford LEADER Partnership
Waterford LEADER Partnership CLG
Lismore, Co. Waterford, Ireland
About
Founded in 1991, Waterford LEADER Partnership is a community organisation based in Lismore, Ireland working on community development, employment & skills, environment & climate +1 more.
Waterford LEADER Partnership CLG is a community-led Local Development Company and registered charity based at Lismore Business Park, County Waterford, Ireland. Formed in 1991, it is one of 49 Local Development Companies in Ireland. It supports sustainable economic, social, cultural and environmental development by delivering publicly funded programmes, including the LEADER Programme, rural recreation and walks schemes, social farming, and employment and community employment schemes. It provides funding, training, mentoring and technical supports to small businesses, community groups, voluntary organisations and individuals, primarily in County Waterford and the wider South East region. Its board includes voluntary representatives from community and voluntary, social partner, environmental, local government and state sectors.
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2023-2027 LEADER Programme
Community development · Ireland
Community-led local development funding for rural County Waterford, supporting economic growth, social inclusion and environmental sustainability.
Rural Recreation and Walks Scheme
Environment & Climate · Ireland
Develops, enhances and maintains walking trails and outdoor amenities with landowners, supporting rural tourism and recreation.
Little Jobs Service
Elderly care · Ireland
Community-based service delivering small household maintenance tasks for older and vulnerable people in Dungarvan.
Social Farming
Community development · Ireland
Offers farming activities as therapeutic and community-based support for vulnerable individuals in the South East of Ireland.
Waterford South Tipperary Local Area Employment Service
Employment & Skills · Ireland
Provides tailored employment assistance to long-term unemployed and jobseekers furthest from the labour market.
Tús Community Employment Scheme
Employment & Skills · Ireland
Offers short-term work opportunities for unemployed individuals while supporting local community projects and services.
Rural Social Scheme
Employment & Skills · Ireland
Provides part-time employment for low-income farmers and fishermen in community-based projects.
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Department of Rural and Community Development, Leitrim Development Company, Tomar Trust
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