Working hand-in-hand for positive change

Community is at the heart of all of our work.
We’re here to support you – how can we help?

Resources for Community Groups

Templates, mentoring & guidance, funding support, and more

Funding + Grants

See what resources are available, and get support with applications

Find a Course or Training

Explore our calendar to see what’s coming up!

Traveller + Roma Supports

Learn about our community-led projects and initiatives throughout Clare

Environmental Projects + Training

Whether you're planning a biodiversity project, a sustainability initiative, looking for guidance on climate action or wishing for practical training, we will do our best to help!

Connecting Communities

An ongoing collaboration that brings resources, training, and capacity-building events to communities in Clare

Community Energy Support

Explore Sustainable Energy Communities, available funding, and guidance from our Energy Mentor.

Support for New Communities

New to Ireland or Clare? Find support for asylum seekers, refugees, and migrants here.

Community Action Coaches

More info coming soon…

Social Enterprise Network

Learn more about what Social Enterprises are, what they do, how to become one, and what supports are available

Are you eligible for our LEADER programme?

LEADER supports Rural Regeneration through community-led development. Explore eligibility and applications.

Wellbeing Programmes + Resources

Find ways to support your wellbeing, and/or the wellbeing of your community

Community Childcare

Explore our childcare supports for communities around the county.

Clare Local Development Company

Environmental
Projects + Training

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CLDC

Staff Contacts

Jackie Duffy

Training officer

Contact for info about training or course

jduffy@cldc.ie

Bridgie Casey

Clare Traveller CDP coordinator

Contact for queries around the Traveller community

bcasey@cldc.ie

Anneli Vaughan

Community Development Worker

Contact for queries related to community groups

avaughan@cldc.ie

Aisling DeKlerk

Social Enterprise Network

Contact for queries about Social Enterprise

Adeklerk@cldc.ie

Ruth Underwood

Roma Community Development

Contact for queries around Roma supports

Runderwood@cldc.ie

Darina Greene

Children, Young People, Well-being

Contact for queries about childcare, homework clubs, and wellbeing programmes

dgreene@cldc.ie