Social inclusion, employment and enterprise supports, community, family and rural development programmes, and one-to-one support and training.
Integrated services across the county
We deliver programmes on behalf of government departments and state agencies including the Department of Social Protection, the Department of Rural and Community Development and Tusla. We hold contracts with the Louth Local Community Development Committee to deliver SICAP and the LEADER Rural Development Programme.
Delivering these contracts lets us provide integrated services throughout the county, develop innovative practice and help shape county-wide strategies to tackle disadvantage and social exclusion.
Community groups, individuals & families
Tackling poverty and social exclusion by supporting disadvantaged individuals, families and local community groups.
Jobseekers
One-to-one support, CV and interview preparation and workshops for jobseekers across Louth and Meath.
Rural businesses & communities
Community-led funding for rural enterprise, infrastructure and sustainable development projects in County Louth.
Children 0–12 & families
Prevention and early intervention supports for children aged 0–12 and their families across County Louth.
Long-term unemployed
Paid community work placements of 19.5 hours a week for people who have been unemployed for 12 months or more.
Farmers & farm households
Part-time, farmer-friendly community work that supplements income for low-income farming households.
Rural residents aged 50–66
A new pilot offering paid, part-time community work to rural residents aged 50–66 on qualifying payments.
Walkers, communities & landowners
Developing and promoting Louth’s trails, greenways and outdoor activities for residents and visitors.
Landholders on waymarked trails
Supporting landholders to maintain National Waymarked Trails such as the Táin Way.
Tell us a little about what you need and we will point you to the right programme or person. All of our services are free and confidential.
Our programmes are funded and supported by
Supporting communities, families, enterprise and the environment across County Louth since 1995.
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