Community Development
We provide a range of targeted community development supports to local communities, groups and networks who work with specific marginalised communities across Co. Wexford, through the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). We do this through: Community Development is the task of achieving collective social change by empowering individuals and groups to improve their […]
LEADER Funding for Communities
The LEADER Programme provides funding for projects developed by community groups which improve community facilities or positively contribute to the development of the village or local environment. Scroll down to find out more about who can apply and what can be funded. What is the LEADER Programme? LEADER is a grant aid programme for community […]
LEADER Funding for Local Enterprises
Wexford businesses can access grant funding of up to €150,000 through the LEADER programme to support growth, innovation, and job creation. What type of enterprise can get LEADER grant aid? LEADER supports new and expanding enterprises in three sectors: Applicants must have fewer than 250 employees and operate in County Wexford. Case studies What can […]
Enterprise Supports BTWEA
Wexford Local Development administers the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) scheme on behalf of DSP. To check eligibility for either scheme your client must talk to your local INTREO Case Officer. Clients must be referred by DSP to Wexford Local Development, where an Enterprise Officer will then meet with the client and guide them through the process. The […]
Education, Training & Personal Development
We offer one to one and group supports that help people and families develop skills to improve their wellbeing, learning and quality of life. Our SICAP Client Support Officers provide support through personalised one-to-one guidance and practical group workshops, that empower people and families to strengthen wellbeing, build personal skills and create new pathways in learning, […]
Community Connection Project
The central focus of our Community Connection Project (CCP) is to develop ways to create dialogue and understanding about the reality of immigration in targeted communities in south Co. Wexford. Through informal education, dialogue, critical analysis, conversations and collaboration, this project tests, examines and documents different ways to strengthen community cohesion and build inclusive connections […]
Local Area Employment Service
The Local Area Employment Service (LAES) at Wexford Local Development provides one-to-one guidance and support to unemployed individuals, throughout Wexford, who are most distant from the labour market. LAES operates under contract for the Department of Social Protection, as an Intreo Partner, and a core element of Ireland’s Public Employment Service. Wexford Local Development is […]
1:1 Support
One-to-one support is tailored and guided by your goals — whether that’s building skills, accessing education and training, finding work or improving wellbeing. We support you to progress in a way that matters most to you. We work alongside individuals and families who are seeking to move forward, by overcoming barriers such as unemployment, […]
Our Programmes
Our short, person-centred group programmes respond to the most common needs we see in one-to-one support – offering practical skills, peer connection and proven improvements in wellbeing. The programmes provide focused support and an opportunity for shared learning in areas like confidence, wellbeing, life skills and employability. They help participants to create real next […]
Children and Young People
Elevate, After Schools and Meitheal Programmes We work with children and families to encourage their participation and success in the education system, to ensure they navigate key transitions and develop confidence in their ability to learn and develop. We aim to support young people and parents at key points in the education cycle as well […]