Social Enterprise Unit

Ballyhoura Development offers a range of governance and financial support services to social enterprises and constituted community organisations.

Services offered include:

Company Secretarial Services;
Financial Services;
Compliance & Regulatory Services.

For further information, to discuss your needs, or for a quick quote, please contact Patricia Boyle at [email protected]

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Health & Beauty Course

Learn new or update your own skincare regime and get an understanding of how your skin works. Learn new or update your make up routines, including the latest trends and how to apply them.
Halloween Family Events in Kilmallock

Ballyhoura Development Halloween Events 2020 in Kilmallock is an opportunity for Ballyhoura Development to remain engaged with the community under challenging circumstances.
Battview Matters Community Litter Pick

Residents of Hillview Drive and Batt Donegan estates in Charleville supported by staff from Ballyhoura Development and Cork County Council took part in a community litter pick.
One-to-One Clinics with Grey Heron Media

One-to-One Clinics will assist groups in identifying the story they wish to tell, as well as providing guidance in strengthening and completing their Expression of Interest.

Kilmallock Community & Family Support

A Community and Family Support Project focused on supporting children and families in Kilmallock and surrounding areas.
Rural Regeneration & Development Fund

Ballyhoura Development implements and oversees project funding, on behalf of the Fund, by working with and supporting 2 local Community Groups to implement their RRDF projects.
Social B

Social B is a transnational project working to develop and deliver a range of online learning materials to support social enterprises to grow and develop their businesses.
Savour Food - Waste Reduction

Savour Food is a food waste reduction initiative which supports local businesses to cut food waste and waste costs, through consultancy and training supports and services.
Women's Rural Entrepreneurship

The WREN Programme (Women’s Rural Entrepreneurial Network) provides training, education and networking supports and skills to women who wish to set up or develop their own business.
Healthcare Opportunities - Women

Healthcare Opportunities for Women (HCOW) provides accredited Healthcare training to women wishing to work in the healthcare sector, leading to a QQI5 Major Award in Healthcare.
Charleville Community & Family Support

A Community and Family Support Project - Battview Matters - based in Batt Donegan Place and Hillview Drive Estates in Charleville, that supports families and children to improve their quality of life.
Community Food Initiatives (CFI)

The Community Food Initiatives Programme (CFI) aims to help children and families in low-income communities to improve their eating habits, and to learn about the benefits of good nutrition.
Ability Programme

The Ability Programme supports people with disabilities between the ages of 15 and 29 to prepare for and access education, training or employment based on their interests, skills and goals.
Towards Occupation Programme

The Towards Occupation (TO) programme supports people experiencing emotional or mental health challenges to bring about positive changes which will support them to get and retain employment.

Ballyhoura Development Receives Mayor's Recognition

Ballyhoura Development has been officially recognised by the Mayor of Co Cork, Cllr Ian Doyle, for its positive contribution and support to local communities throughout the Covid 19 crisis.
Healthcare Opportunities for Women

This programme provides unique and tailored supports to women who have been out of work and want to build the confidence and skills to return to the workplace.
Ballyhoura Afterschool Attendees Keep Busy at Home

Staff at Ballyhoura Development Afterschool Services continue to support children and families who use the service.
Updated Supports for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

On May 18th 2020, the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation published updated details of supports available to businesses impacted by COVID-19. Available to download here.
Workshop: Letter of Application & CV Preparation

This workshop is aimed at women who are seeking to return to work during the current COVID crisis & beyond. It is the first workshop in a series of three training webinars being offered as part of the Career Opportunities for Women Programme.
Positive Ageing Week 2020

The positive ageing week celebrates the fact that we are living longer and that ageing is not a burden but an opportunity. Sit back, relax and join us from the comfort of your own home, while we celebrate with a fun-packed daily listing of entertaining virtual events.
Introduction to Personal Development

Explore issues affecting emotional well-being and growth, including the management of feelings, stress, listening, communication and relationships.
Digital Skills Training

This training aims to give people the confidence, motivation and skills to take their first steps online.
Virtual Interviews & Online Job Applications Workshops

Two online training workshops, presented by Ballyhoura Jobs Club, specifically geared toward unemployed people to provide assistance with preparing for a virtual interview and for job searching effectively online.
One-to-One Clinics with Grey Heron Media

One-to-One Clinics will assist groups in identifying the story they wish to tell, as well as providing guidance in strengthening and completing their Expression of Interest.