#SciShopsPitCHallenge Meet some of the communities who have connected with CARL at University College Cork to progress real life projects that matter to them. From youth voice, to tree surveys and digital heritage trails, CARL is proud to have supported over 100 community based participatory research partnerships. Find out more at: www.ucc.ie/en/scishop/ #Researchthatmatters
The Dept. of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) has awarded grant funding to two local Social Enterprises in Cork City under the Small Capitol Grant scheme. Deaf Enterprises of the Ballinlough Road and Benchspace Cork based at Centre Park road both received grants.
The scheme which is funded by the Dormant Accounts Fund to the tune of €1 million nationally, provided grants for equipment, repairs & refurbishments Mr Conor Cahill, General manager of Deaf Enterprise said the grant of €10,000 was very welcome and would be used to purchase a Prefab workshop and training facility. ‘This will allow us to increase our services in line with the 3 year plan for Deaf Enterprises’ Benchspace Cork, which is the first shared, not-for-profit design space in Ireland, will purchase 2 x specialist wood planning and processing machines with the grant of €15,000 according to Fergal Somers, Managing Director of Benchspace. Cork City Partnership CLG worked locally to promote and collate the Small Capitol Grant applications and will administer the scheme on behalf of DRCD. Photo shows: Representatives from Deaf Enterprises, Benchspace and Cork City Partnership at the awarding of the Small Capitol Grants scheme.
This is a group of people who recently completed the ‘Start Your Own Business’ training course at Cork City Partnership CLG. The course was run with support the Local Enterprise Office Cork City and delivered by Talent Pool training. This is the last in a series of self employment training courses for 2019. Details and dates of courses for 2020 will be published in January next and you can contact Cork City Partnership CLG on 021 4302310 or info@partnershipcork.ie
Applications must be made using the Application Form which is available on the Department of Rural and Community Development’s website at https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/9c56eb-small-capital-grants-scheme-for-social-enterprises/
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 3 pm on Monday, 11th November 2019. For further information please contact: Enterprise Officers Tony or Yvonne based in our Heron House Office on 021 – 4302310.
Our Autumn Community Education Brochure is now available, featuring community education courses and a number of certified courses. Courses will run in community locations across the city.
To enrol please call in to one of our Outreach Offices or contact Margo Hayes 087 1962023. See the link below for full course brochure
CCP Autumn 2019 Course Brochure
Course Information
Who is eligible for these courses?
The Cork Croí Fáilte Project (CCFP) is a Community Sponsorship Group that has been established with the support of Cork City Partnership as RSO. The group consists of community members who have come together on a voluntary basis with the aim of supporting the arrival and integration of a Syrian family into the South West of Cork City. The CCFP group are currently seeking a house to rent for the family in the Bishopstown / Wilton area. They are also fundraising to support the family’s initial re-settlement costs, such as house deposit and advance rent, emergency medical costs etc. 
Members of the Cork Croí Fáilte Project accepting generous cheque from Bishopstown and District Lions Club at the Brú Columbanus Centre in Wilton.
Left to right are: members of the Cork Croí Fáilte Project Gerry, with Denise (Bishopstown and District Lions Club), Sylvia, Martin, Tom and Mella (Cork City Partnership).
Deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 23rd August.
This course promotes good practice amongst those working in a paid or voluntary capacity with young people and communities who are affected and impacted by various issues. The course also includes add on Child Protection Guidelines and SafeTalk [Suicide Awareness] Training.
Venue: Cork College of Commerce Campus, Morrison’s Island Cork City
Tuesday evenings – 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Course Duration 22 weeks [October to April]
Open for applications from May to August
For further details see:
Substance Use Issues Course Brochure 2019-20
Word Substance Use Issues & Community Work App 19-20
PDF Substance Use Issues & Community Work App 19-20
Contact: Jackie 087 1962030 [CODAAP] or jdaly@partnershipcork.ie for more information.
Some of the participants receiving their certificates on completing of the ‘Start Your own Business’ training course at Cork City Partnership earlier to-day. This course was run in association with the Local Enterprise Office Cork City. Well done to all concerned.
