Staff from Empowering Communities projects in our member companies coming together today to learn and share. This project brings us back to our community development basics, the DNA of local development companies, and a welcome initiative from Department of Rural and Community Development
Local Development Companies Network
Non-profit Organizations
Barna, Co Galway 2,682 followers
LDCN is the umbrella body for local development companies in Ireland
About us
Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) is the umbrella body for local development companies in Ireland. These not-for-profit groups are building inclusive, vibrant communities and better life chances for people in every part of Ireland. They assist communities and disadvantaged persons/groups with personal development and well-being, social inclusion, employment training and placement, enterprise and social enterprise, community development, environment and climate action.With 2,100 employees on the ground, supporting 15,000 community groups and 170,000 individuals through €300+ million of programmes, each year, the ILDN membership is the largest Community Development/Anti-Poverty Network in the state. Programmes include LEADER, Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme, Local Employment Service, Jobs Clubs, Back to Work Enterprise Allowance,Tús, Rural Social Scheme, social enterprise, Rural Recreation, Walks Scheme, health, mental health and social prescribing, environmental management and climate action. Irish Local Development Network supports Local Development Companies through policy development and research; HR supports; training; representation to funders and policymakers; internal and external communications; widespread networking fora; membership of government and civil society committees, consultative bodies or working groups; group procurement, Garda Vetting etc. ILDN is governed by a 14-person voluntary Board comprising Chairpersons and CEOs of Local Development Companies from six regions across the country. The Company also meets in Council comprising all 49 Chairpersons and CEOs several times annually. The ILDN main office is based in Limerick from where it serves all 49 members.
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http://www.ldcn.ie
External link for Local Development Companies Network
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Barna, Co Galway
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Education & Training, Social Inclusion, Rural & Urban Development, Employment Services, Enterprise & Social Enterprise Development, and Climate Action & Just Transition
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The Corner House
Barna, Co Galway H91 R6F8, IE
Employees at Local Development Companies Network
Updates
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The Integration Support Workers Forum from our Member companies came together in person - these Forum provide a vital opportunity for workers to network, promote peer support and learning, and to share their considerable expertise. We heard from Maria Hennessy in UNHCR on National Reception Standards in Ireland and discussed our plans for celebrating Refugee Week 2025. Thanks to Linda Sice Brogan for facilitating the day and to all who joined us!
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Local Development Companies Network, as a member of the European LEADER Association for Rural Development - ELARD, is joining with colleagues and partners across Europe to highlight the importance and value of the LEADER programme to rural communities, and to stress the need for a strong, accessible LEADER within the EU's next programme cycle. Show your support by signing and sharing the petition: https://lnkd.in/eymKQaxA #myruralfuture
📢 Rural areas cover 80% of the EU’s territory but continue to be underfunded and overlooked. That’s why we are launching today the #MyRuralFuture petition to secure a stronger role for LEADER/CLLD in the next EU budget. 🖊️ Sign the petition today and help us reach 1 million voices: https://lnkd.in/ecV5RvPs - the petition is available in 21 languages 📚 Learn more about why this matters: https://lnkd.in/e7Pw6yua #MyRuralFuture #LEADER #CLLD #RuralDevelopment #ParticipatoryDemocracy #RuralVision #CAP #EUbugdet European Rural Pact, EU CAP Network, European Committee of the Regions, European Rural Community Alliance - ERCA, Prepare AISBL, Euromontana, Rurality – Environment – Development (R.E.D.)
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Local Development Companies Network reposted this
📢 We're Hiring! 📢 South Kerry Development Partnership CLG are looking for a Community Link Worker to join our team! This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact by supporting local communities in Kerry. 📝 Position: Community Link Worker 📍 Location: Kerry (Offices in Cahersiveen, Killorglin, Kenmare & Killarney) ⏳ Contract: Full-time (37.5 hrs per week), 18-month fixed term 💰 Salary: Commensurate with experience 📅 Closing Date: Monday, April 14th, 2025, at 5pm Interested? Apply now! Full details & application form available at: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e3B4GPQi Only applications submitted via the official form will be considered. CVs will not be accepted. 📧 For queries, contact Marie Garvey, HR Manager at info@skdp.net or call 066 9472724. #SKDP #CommunityLinkWorker #Hiring #JobOpportunity #KerryJobs #CommunityDevelopment
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The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI)'s 2024 Monitoring Report on Integration, published today, paints a powerful picture of the contribution of migrants to our economy and society. It also illustrates how migrants are particularly exposed to the rising costs of private rental accommodation. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ekZCt4zF
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Another great Community of Practice, this time for the Finance and Administration staff of our Member companies - these CoPs provide a vital opportunity for our staff to network, promote peer support and learning, and to pool their considerable expertise. Thanks to Pamela Meates for facilitating the day and to all the great professionals who joined us!
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Our Rural Future is a critical piece of policy for anyone that lives or works in rural Ireland. LDCN's priorities for the next iteration of the policy include, among other things, a strong focus on bottom-up, community-led local development, a ramping up of efforts to tackle rural poverty and social exclusion, and a strengthening of the social economy in rural communities. What are your priorities? Have your say before 2nd April via the survey below.
Our Rural Future has delivered real progress for people right across Ireland. We want your input to ensure we continue this progress. Complete our survey online; https://loom.ly/xkTC2Os
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An important and incisive analysis of the CSO's most recent release of SILC data, by Paul Ginnell of the Irish branch of the EAPN - European Anti Poverty Network. While our economy may be working for many, it is certainly not working for all. Local Development Companies will continue to work with Government and other partners to tackle the impacts of rising poverty in our communities. https://lnkd.in/enexp-_x
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Tony Regan of Cork City Partnership sets out supports available through our member companies - an important first step for lots of social enterprises. All the LDCN members in the Munster area offer similar supports so do get in touch IRD Duhallow SECAD Partnership CLG West Cork Development Partnership Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG. And of course our Members nationwide are just as keen to help!
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The fourth of five regional events supporting Social Enterprise kicks off this morning in sunny Cork at the amazing Nano Nagle Place - an opportunity to hear about supports available and to network with other enthusiasts. Thanks to our great partners in this work Irish Social Enterprise Network Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland The Wheel and Department of Rural and Community Development