What we do
Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) is a local, community-led organisation committed to the support and empowerment of communities and individuals in County Clare. We work collaboratively to deliver innovative programmes that support inclusion, equality, diversity, sustainable economic development and positive environmental impact.
Click on the video to meet some of our staff and hear about our ethos and vision. Or, head over to Positive Community Impact to see some examples of our work.
Clare Local Development Company News
Stay up to date with our most recent news and updates
Clare Social Enterprise Network- New Training Website is now LIVE!
Calling all Clare Social Enterprises.
CLDC is hiring a new Community Link Worker!
The Community Connection Project (CCP) is a national initiative using a community development and inclusion approach to address the concerns of communities and assist them in developing constructive responses to the placement of International Protection Applicants in their local area.
Funding for Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure!
Send your Expression of Interest to CLDC now! The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure. It also provides support for the necessary repair, maintenance, enhancement or promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas across Ireland.
Good news to start the year
⭐ Reviving Traditional Skills
⭐ Climate Action in Loop Head schools
⭐ Sustainable Energy in over 50 Clare communities!
⭐ Disability Justice in Clare
⭐ Social Enterprise inspires
⭐ Warming hearts and spirits
⭐ The Gift of Kindness
2024 LEADER Call for Applications
Traditional Skills Training Supports – ONLINE Info Session Tues 7th Jan @ 6pm
Clare’s First Social Enterprise Expo- Join Us
Thursday 28th Nov, 3pm-5pm, The Inn @ Dromoland