The Programme is aimed at addressing all areas of poverty and disadvantage. Projects are concerned with the needs of women and children, those with disabilities, the homeless, lone parent families, the elderly, the unemployed, young people at risk, Travellers, and other disadvantaged groups.

The services provided and activities supported by local projects include:

• The provision of information, advice and support to particular target groups e.g. unemployed people, lone parents, Travellers, youth, young families, the elderly, undertaking special projects with some groups;
• Practical assistance to community groups e.g. photocopying, facilities, training, information and advice;
• Provision of adult education courses and training opportunities;
• Support for local enterprise and job creation initiatives;
• Identification of policy issues arising from the work of the projects and support for participation in local development initiatives

Community Development Projects