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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May 2020 District Forum

On Thursday May 28th, Ballyhoura Development CLG hosted its first virtual District Forum. The District Forum events provide a space for communities of the Ballyhoura area of north Cork and east Limerick to come together and discuss funding and grant opportunities, issues and challenges surrounding community, and generally to get together and chat and network.
Making the Most of Your Business Presentations

These two online training workshops will be delivered over two days and are aimed at businesses wishing to target new markets and new customers online as we move into the reopening phase across business sectors.
Kick Start your Future - 5 Day Workshop

A series of five 1 hour online training workshops, presented by Ballyhoura Jobs Club, to assist unemployed people with all aspects of job hunting.
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.

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 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.
Women's Rural Entrepreneurship Network

Do you have a business idea or a newly started business which you would like help developing? The Women's Rural Entrepreneurial Network offers free training, mentoring and networking opportunities and is designed to support entrepreneurs through the current crisis and beyond.
Attention All Past & Current Digital Skills Learners

If you are currently enrolled in a Digital Skills course or have taken part in one in the past, you will receive some reminders and tips over the coming days to help you to stay connected.
New COVID-19 Income Support Scheme

An expansion of the National COVID-19 Income Support Scheme was announced today, and will provide enhanced financial support to Irish workers and companies affected by current events.
May 2020 Ballyhoura District Forum

A network and information event for communities across the Ballyhoura Development area.
Mid West Advancing Recovery in Ireland Education Services Online Series

A series of wellness online sessions for people suffering from isolation, mental ill health, anxiety or depression.
Project Planning for Community Groups beyond Covid 19

Online training workshops aimed at advancing understanding of project planning and crisis management. Delivered through two webinars at 7pm on April 29th and 30th.
Crafting Successful Grant Applications

Online training workshops aimed at advancing understanding of how to craft a successful grant application. Delivered through two webinars at 7pm on May 6th and 7th.