Support the development of an inclusive and just society in Cork City where each person is encouraged and enabled to reach their full potential through the provision of education, employment and community development initiatives
To improve the life chances and opportunities of people who experience the effects of poverty and social exclusion through promoting equality and inclusion for all
We do this by:
The following guiding principles underpin how we do our work:
Collective Action:
Enabling people to work together to identify common issues, so that they can influence, advocate and collaborate between communities, social networks, state agencies and government institutions in order to access resources and source relevant expertise
Empowerment:
Building the skills, knowledge and confidence of people to be critical, creative, and active participants, enabling them take more control of their lives, communities and environments
Participation:
Pro-actively involving individuals and groups who experience poverty and social exclusion in making a contribution to the economic, social, environmental and cultural development of the city
Leadership and Capacity Building:
Ensuring people build their skills and leadership capacities, to play active roles in developing their communities and to more confidently engage with decision makers
Social Justice:
Enabling everyone to play an active role in creating the conditions for a just and equal society, through challenging all forms of discrimination and inequality and advocating for strategies to alleviate the root causes of inequality and disadvantage. Inequality and discrimination can be based on gender, marital status, family status, age, disability, race, sexual orientation, religious belief and membership of a travelling community
Integrity and Accountability:
Implementing the highest ethical and professional standards of openness, responsibility and evidence-informed decision making in the conduct of our business. Pursuing a standard of business excellence through the QMark
The work of ‘partnership’ is about creating the conditions for dialogue so that there is a better understanding of ‘what will work’ and make a positive difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities
We see our partnership approach as:
OBJECTIVE 1: SUPPORTING PEOPLE
Identify and focus on individuals experiencing poverty and social exclusion in Cork City. This will involve an analysis of various data sets and other evidence of need
OBJECTIVE 2: EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES
Identify and focus on individuals, groups and communities working to address issues of poverty and social exclusion in Cork City
OBJECTIVE 3: ENABLING PUBLIC PARTICIPATION.
Support people and communities to engage and participate in the appropriate decision-making structures
OBJECTIVE 4: STRENGTHENING OUR ORGANISATION
Ensure astute management of existing resources and programme funding. Actively source additional funding for new projects and programmes, with a particular focus on promoting corporate & social responsibility funding from local businesses
Registered Office: Heron House, Blackpool, Cork. No. 186323. Charitable Status No. CHY 18003.
Registered Office: Heron House, Blackpool, Cork. No. 186323. Charitable Status No. CHY 18003.