Supporting a Sustainable Future For the Social Enterprise Sector Webinar

Would you like to be informed about the various Sustainable Energy supports and grants that are available to the Social Enterprise Sector in County Wexford? Join us online for our; ‘Supporting a Sustainable Future For the Social Enterprise Sector Webinar’. Tuesday, 12th March 2024 @ 11h00. Booking is essential – please email Helena Dempsey, Social […]

County Wexford Social Enterprise Network

Exciting news for the Social Enterprise Sector in County Wexford! We are launching our newly developed County Wexford Social Enterprise Network on National Social Enterprise Day, Thursday, 16th November 2023 in Kilcannon Garden Centre & Restaurant at 9.30 am. In addition to a very impressive line-up of expert speakers working in and supporting the social […]

Social Enterprise National Newsletter

In Autumn edition of the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Social Enterprise National Newsletter, there was a spotlight feature on Wexford Local Development in regards the development of three successful social enterprises. Read more about it here: Social Enterprise National Newsletter If you need assistance with your Co. Wexford based social enterprise please contact: […]

Invitation to Tender for Self-Employed Tutors

WLD is seeking applications from self-employed tutors in the following areas:  English Language Tutors Translators – various languages in particular Arabic & Ukrainian Job & Technical Skills Tutors ICT Tutors Gardening & Animal Care Tutors Cookery & Crafts Tutors Personal Care & Presentation Tutors Click on the below link to find out more information: Invitation […]

WLD Social Enterprise Update

Social enterprises are businesses that work primarily to improve the lives of people. Their core objective is to achieve a social, societal, or environmental impact. Wexford Local Development is committed to the development of this sector and have recently appointed Helena Dempsey as Social Enterprise Development Officer.  Helena’s 17 year’s experience in community and enterprise development […]

Kind Hearts

Kind Hearts is a children’s book by children from Syrian families in County Wexford. It’s a stunning celebration of identity and belonging. With funding from Dormant Accounts the book grew from a collaboration between WLD, Wexford Library Service, Kids Own Publishers and, most importantly, the children themselves who provided their amazing stories and artwork. Artists […]

Sports Capital 2021 Guidance Workshop

Wexford Local Development & Sports Active Wexford hosted a Sports Capital Programme Guidance workshop on the evening of Wednesday, January 20th. The workshop, which was held over Zoom, aimed to provide information and guidance to clubs and groups considering submitting an application to the 2021 Sports Capital Programme. Clubs and community groups from across Co […]