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Minister O’Brien announces extension to the Community Services Programme (CSP) Support Fund
Minister O’Brien announces extension to the Community Services Programme (CSP) Support Fund
Mr Joe O Brien TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities has announced additional funding of €3.55m for the Community Services Programme (CSP) 2020 Support Fund. This brings the total amount allocated under the Fund to €4.75m. Announcing the funding, the Minister said: “I am delighted…
November 27, 2020
Charity Trustees’ Week 2020 – 16th November
Charity Trustees’ Week 2020 – 16th November
Charity Trustees’ Week 2020 kicks off today and for the first time it’s all virtual! This week is a great big THANK YOU to the 73,000 charity trustees across Ireland for the important and tireless work they carry out throughout the year. Charity trustees are the people responsible for leading…
November 16, 2020
Charity Trustees Week 2020
Charity Trustees Week 2020
Once again, Pobal is delighted to join colleagues across the sector to celebrate Charity Trustees’ Week 2020. This year’s series of events and initiatives will take place online in adherence to current public health guidelines, allowing charity trustees to take part from the comfort of their own home or office.
October 16, 2020
Minister O’Brien announces the fourth tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding
Minister O’Brien announces the fourth tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding
Today, (Monday 5th October) Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD. announced that some 79 organisations across the country are to benefit from €4.29 million worth of funding under the Covid-19 Stability Fund. Details of tranche four of the COVID-19 Stability Fund include: €4.29…
October 5, 2020
Minister Joe O’Brien publishes independent review of the Community Services Programme by Indecon Consultants
Minister Joe O’Brien publishes independent review of the Community Services Programme by Indecon Consultants
30th September 2020 Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State for Community Development and Charities, at the Department of Rural and Community Development, has published the comprehensive independent review of the Community Services Programme by Indecon International Economic Consultants. The Community Services Programme (CSP) transferred to the Department of Rural and…
September 30, 2020
Applications invited to become a Pobal Board Member
Applications invited to become a Pobal Board Member
Dr. Deiric Ó Broin, Chairperson Pobal, is pleased to announce that the Minister for Rural and Community Development has invited expressions of interest from members of the public for appointment to the Board of Pobal. Dr Deiric O’ Broin said: “Good governance means that an organisation exhibits transparency, accountability, and…
September 22, 2020
Funding for measures to support and improve employment opportunities for Carers and Persons with a Disability
Funding for measures to support and improve employment opportunities for Carers and Persons with a Disability
As part of the Dormant Accounts Fund (DAF) Action Plan for 2020, the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection are inviting applications from community and voluntary organisations who wish to support and improve the employment opportunities for Family Carers, including Young Carers and Persons with a Disability. The…
September 15, 2020
New ESRI report finds one-to-one SICAP supports effective in helping the long-term unemployed transition into employment
New ESRI report finds one-to-one SICAP supports effective in helping the long-term unemployed transition into employment
New ESRI research, published today (2nd September 2020), shows improved employment outcomes among the long-term unemployed who receive employment supports under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP). SICAP provides funding to tackle poverty, social exclusion and long-term unemployment through local engagement and partnerships between disadvantaged individuals, community organisations…
September 2, 2020
Over 55,000 disadvantaged people received education, employment and personal development supports through SICAP, report finds.
Over 55,000 disadvantaged people received education, employment and personal development supports through SICAP, report finds.
Almost 4,000 community groups and social enterprises were supported to respond to the needs of most vulnerable & played a key role in COVID-19 Community Response. Pictured above from right: Minister of State for Community Development & Charities Joe O’Brien T.D. Anna Shakespeare Pobal CEO. (Photo credit, Conor McCabe Photography.) Today,…
August 25, 2020
Second tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding announced by Ministers Humphreys and O’Gorman
Second tranche of COVID-19 Stability Funding announced by Ministers Humphreys and O’Gorman
€4.1 million support package to benefit 101 organisations Funding aimed at providing immediate assistance to community and voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises Cash injections for organisations that provide critical services to those most vulnerable in society Stability funding being released quickly with further tranches to be announced Minister for…
July 27, 2020

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