PPN Vacancies 

Information around Vacancies for Carlow PPN seats can be found here 

Carlow County Development Plan 2022-2028

Carlow County Council has commenced the preparation of a new County Development Plan for the period 2022-2028 in accordance with the steps set out in the Planning and Development Acts. The purpose of the Development Plan is to guide the future development of the county. The Chief Executive’s Report (2020) sets out the Chief Executive’s Opinions and Recommendations to be included in the Draft Plan, this can be found here. This report was considered by the Elected Members at a Special Council Meeting on the 30th November 2020 and Directions were issued regarding the preparation of the Draft Plan. 

The Draft Plan is available for inspection on the online consultation portal at https://consult.carlow.ie/ .

Submissions or observations are invited from the public and interested bodies until 1st October 2021.

Submissions may be made in one of the following ways:

• Online Submission
• Postal Submission

Draft Concepts

The Wheel need your help in developing a new public awareness campaign on the value and impact of the charity, community and voluntary and social enterprise sector.

Information gathered is vital to ensuring this is an inclusive and flexible campaign that’s truly for the sector and by the sector.

The goals are:

1. Increase public understanding of the work of charities and community and voluntary organisations in Ireland  
2. Improve the narrative around our sector in the media and among the public 
3. Celebrate the important work we do. Boost morale and create a positive shared message for people who work and volunteer in the sector.

Complete the Survey here

The closing date is 3pm, 19 August 2021.

Public Consultation

The National Disability Authority (NDA) is updating its guidance to Government departments and public bodies in relation to engaging people with disabilities, including children and young people with disabilities, in policy development and consultation processes. The NDA published the ‘Ask Me - Guidelines for Effective Consultation with People with Disabilities’ in 2002 in order to provide practical advice for how to undertake inclusive consultation processes with people with disabilities.

The NDA are inviting you to submit your views and experiences of how the government and public bodies can ensure the effective participation of people with disabilities, including children and young people with disabilities, in public policy development and in monitoring how well various policies and strategies are working.

Full information can be found here

• Training Links Programme

Applications for funding are now open under the Training Links programme from The Wheel. Training Networks are invited to apply for grants ranging from €10,000.00 to €50,000.00.

Closing date: 13th August 2021. Application details can be found here

• Affordable Insurance Survey

The Wheel has been campaigning for affordable insurance costs since 2018.
New guidelines were implemented and The Wheel are asking you to let them know whether the benefits of reform have been passed on.
If you have renewed your organisation’s insurance since 24th April, please complete this 1-minute Survey.

• Fundraising Information from The Wheel

Social Enterprise Survey

The Wheel are asking you to participate in a survey to better understand the challenges you have faced in relation to accessing finance in the past, your attitude to potential sources of finance and your suggestions for the future of financing Social Enterprise in Ireland.

Take the Survey here

Opportunities & Career Guidance

• KCETB Carlow Adult Educational Guidance & Information Service
• Ballon Business & Training Services:
  • Book Keeping September 2021
  • Payroll September 2021

Carmichael - Good Governance Awards 2021

The Good Governance Awards promotes and encourages good governance and transparency of non-profit organisations in Ireland.

Any Irish-based non-profit organisation which publishes an annual report is welcome to enter the awards. This includes Companies Limited by Guarantee, Registered Charities, Unincorporated bodies, Social Enterprises and Sports Organisations.

For more details and to apply, see here.

National Implementation Plan for the Sustainable Development Goals

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications has launched an online public consultation for the development of a new National Implementation Plan for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 
The Wheel are encouraging all to participate in an online survey. This will ensure that the voices of community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises inform this important Government plan and help spark change in our communities. 

Take the Survey here

Membership

• Who can join?
• Online Membership Registration Form
• Submission to the Public Consultation on  ‘Ireland 2040 – Our Plan’ National Planning Framework
• Members Handbook
• Click  here for further information on the Benefits of
• Joining and Membership Criteria
• Secretariat Members
• Take a few moments to watch this  short video on the PPN structure
• Become a member of a  Linkage Group and connect with other community groups and organisations with shared interests and diverse perspectives on everything from community, environment and health.
• Strategic Plan 2018 – 2021

If your group has something of interest to the County, please avail of the opportunity to advertise with Carlow PPN by phoning Fiona on 059/9172495 or email:

Email: carlowppn@carlowcoco.ie /

fbroadbery@carlowcoco.ie

How Carlow PPN Works

Keep in Contact

There are many ways to keep in touch and up to date, follow Carlow PPN on Social Media for current news and updates!

Membership Profile

Carlow Regional Youth Service

Carlow Regional Youth Services (CRYS) is a local voluntary service affiliated to Youth Work Ireland. It was set up in 1988 with one part-time worker and its mission was to support and promote community based youth work. They provide direct programmes and services for young people at risk and we support young people by putting their agendas on the agendas of the decision makers. They provide a wide range of services and opportunities through community based youth work programmes.

The approach offered by CRYS is such that it ensures that its work is:

• Respectful of young people, founded on the needs of young people themselves and a commitment to ensure their safety and wellbeing about establishing and maintaining positive relationships with the young people they engage with.
• Informed by a commitment to provide skilled specialised services to young people at risk.
• Underpinned by the principle of voluntary participation of young people.
• Inclusive of all young people and strengthened by diversity.

International Youth Day is held each year on the 12th of August and is an initiative that celebrates the qualities of young people and recognises the challenges that today’s youth can face.

Contact details:

w: www.crys.com

e: reception1@carlowys.ie

f:  @carlowyouth

First Report on Well-being Framework for Ireland

In line with the Programme for Government and Economic Recovery Plan commitments, the government have approved the First Report on a Well-being Framework for Ireland. This will, over time, provide a comprehensive set of well-being measures to create a well-rounded, holistic view of how our society is faring, as an important complement to existing economic measurement tools.

Read the report here

July Catchment Catch-up

The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is working to identify the issues affecting water quality in Ireland. Where LAWPRO identifies issues, they collaborate with the relevant local authority, public body, and stakeholder to find a solution. Community engagement is the cornerstone of this approach to combine local and expert knowledge for a better understanding of what’s happening in a local catchment and waterbody. Good water quality benefits everybody, it is essential for nature to flourish and our economy to thrive.

Catchment Catch-up South East Region

August E-zine from Carlow Volunteer Centre

Age Friendly Ireland

Age Friendly Ireland’s vision is to make Ireland a great country in which to grow old.

Age Friendly Ireland E-Bulletin June 30/7/21

Ready & Able Workshop

Kilkenny and Carlow Volunteer Centres are teaming up with the Carmichael Centre to host a FREE workshop designed to help community groups who are keen to return to operations safely and support those groups who have reopened and want to ensure they are compliant with the all Covid-19 official guidance. 

Register here

Further info

Carlow Sports Partnership

Five Bullet Friday from Carlow Sports Partnership 30/7/2021