We reveal where €257,538 in funding for Waterford social enterprises is going...
The funding will go to Waterford projects like the Lafcadio Gardens in Tramore.
Over a quarter of a million euro of Government funding will be going to eight social enterprises in Waterford.
A sum of €257,538 will go to the projects under the Dormant Accounts Fund Growing Social Enterprise Fund.
The Shona Project, Lafcadio Hearn Japanese Gardens and Treo Port Láirge CLG are just a few of the enterprises that will benefit from the fund.
Fine Gael Minister John Cummins said of the funding: "Strong social enterprises are important for our local communities and play a crucial role in creating jobs, addressing social challenges, and fostering a more inclusive society, so I’m delighted to see funding of €257,538 for social enterprises in Waterford."
He continued: "The purpose of this fund is to provide capital grant supports to assist social enterprises across Ireland to achieve their social, environmental or economic objectives."
Minster Cummins noted that over €4 million was being invested into social enterprises nationally.
He stated: "Nationwide, €4 million is being invested in social enterprises to be used for building works, repairs, refurbishments, or for the purchase of new machinery, vehicles or equipment.
“We have all seen the invaluable work carried out by social enterprises across Waterford and I am delighted to see support for these vital organisations."
To fund updates to the indoor and outdoor community spaces to create a sustainable and dynamic space that can adapt to a variety of activities, from corporate meetings to workshops and community events
To fund the purchase of essential cleaning and maintenance equipment to increase efficiencies
To fund the purchase of a PA system and improvements to the IT department of the organisation to make the enterprise more sustainable and efficient
To fund the purchase of new laptops and equipment to enhance the organisation's operational efficiency, enabling them to better educate and empower girls across Ireland
To fund the installation of solar panels to improve the energy efficiency of the organisation
To fund the acquisition of new garden equipment geared towards increased productivity and capacity to better serve the community and service users
To fund a new cafeteria service area and the relocation and replacement of the reception desk in the centre and the installation of Japanese style sliding doors
To fund the building of a new extension to house a locomotive, as well as related works
