Community Development

What is Community Development

Community Development is a process where people come together to take action on what’s important to them. At its heart, community development starts from the belief that everyone should have equal access to

• Health
• Wellbeing
• Justice
• Financial Stability
• Opportunity

Ballyspillane CFRC Community Development Worker Marian McCabe works closely with different groups to help identify needs and opportunities in the local community to promote and enhance the personal, social, educational and economic development of individuals and groups who might need a helping hand and encouragement to participate in the activities of the Centre.

Part of what we offer is:

• Support with Mental health issues
• Support to Community Groups
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Personal Development Courses
• Support & referral pathways for those dealing with substance misuse issues
• Pathways to further education
• Assistance with job-seeking
• Youth Activity programmes
• LGBT Supports