Community Groups

Ballyhaunis Family & Community Resource Centre has been a vital hub for the local community since 2004. Their mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive space that empowers individuals and families through a range of services including family support, childcare, therapeutic counselling, adult education, and community sports initiatives, while fostering social inclusion and wellbeing.

Ballymote Family Resource Centre is a community-based organization dedicated to combating disadvantage and empowering individuals, families, and children in Ballymote and surrounding areas. Through a voluntary community development programme, the centre provides a wide range of services including parenting support, counselling, educational training, and interagency networking to address local needs such as addiction, domestic violence, and social inclusion.

The Bedford Row Family Project is a Limerick-based organization founded in 1999, dedicated to breaking the cycle of crime and imprisonment across generations. They provide essential support services, including play therapy, drop-in hospitality, and health and wellbeing groups, to families and individuals affected by the justice system, addiction, and mental health challenges.

Boyle Family Resource Centre is a community-led organization established in 1987, dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families in Boyle and its environs. Through a 'like-to-like' model, the centre provides a wide range of services including counselling, psychotherapy, family support, education, bereavement services, and community development initiatives. The centre acts as a vital hub for community engagement, addressing local needs such as poverty, social exclusion, and mental health through collaborative partnerships and a dedicated team of over 100 volunteers.

Buncrana's Children's Charity was established in 2016 to support sick children and families facing difficult circumstances throughout the Inishowen area. Their mission, 'Help Us, Help Them!', is fulfilled through financial assistance for medical and family expenses, providing 'Smile Bags' for children in hospital, and granting 'Smile for a Child' wishes to bring joy to children during challenging times. The charity also operates a local shop to generate funds for these activities.

CASA (Caring & Sharing Association) is a volunteer-led charity dedicated to enabling people with physical, sensory, and intellectual disabilities to develop social networks and friendships. Through a nationwide network of 20 branches, they provide weekly and monthly social activities, respite opportunities, and a unique one-to-one buddy volunteer system that ensures individual care and social empowerment.

The Childhood Development Initiative (CDI) is a not-for-profit organization based in Tallaght, dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families across Ireland. CDI specializes in prevention and early intervention, delivering evidence-based programs in literacy, oral language, youth mental health, and restorative practices. By collaborating with communities, training professionals, and conducting rigorous research, CDI works to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Cobh Family Resource Centre is a registered charity dedicated to supporting families and individuals in the Cobh community. They provide a wide range of services including counselling, play art therapy, family support, employment and career guidance, and a care and repair service, while also hosting various community groups such as ASD, carers, and women's support groups.

Connect Family Resource Centre is a grassroots community-based organisation in Drogheda dedicated to combating disadvantage and empowering individuals. They provide a wraparound approach to family support, youth development, adult education, and counselling services, including specialized support for problem gambling and poverty alleviation through the FEAD programme.

Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) is a national organization dedicated to providing advice, information, advocacy, and support services to the cystic fibrosis community in Ireland. Established in 1963, CFI is a self-funded, independent patient organization that relies on public donations to deliver grants, fund hospital infrastructure, and campaign for improved clinical services and access to life-changing therapies.

The Down Syndrome Centre Cork is a parent-founded charity providing vital early intervention and therapy services, including Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, and play therapy, to over 200 children and their families across Cork and Munster. Operating without government funding, the centre relies on community support and fundraising to deliver these essential services and foster connection and inclusion.

Drogheda Women’s & Children's Refuge (DWCR) provides essential support, emergency accommodation, and therapeutic services to women and children experiencing domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and homelessness. Operating for over 25 years, the organization utilizes a trauma-informed, holistic, and multi-agency approach to empower those affected by abuse, supported by a 24-hour helpline, outreach, court accompaniment, and specialized programmes for children.

Empower the Family is a Dublin-based charitable organization dedicated to supporting young people aged 18-23 from disadvantaged backgrounds, particularly single parents, in successfully completing university education. They are actively involved in developing Ireland's first social housing student project and provide financial support through the Empower Circle.

Finglas West Family Resource Centre is a community-based organization established in 2018, governed by Barnardos Ireland and funded by Tusla. It provides essential support services including mental health counselling, parenting programmes, community consultations, and social initiatives to foster resilience, inclusion, and wellbeing for families and individuals in Finglas West.

Heart Children is the national charity supporting people with congenital heart disease (CHD) and their families in Ireland. They provide essential services free of charge to members, including psychological support, in-hospital respite funding, play therapy, and educational resources. The organization operates entirely on public donations and fundraising, receiving no government funding.