Introduction

County Wicklow Partnership (CWP) was formed as a result of a merger between Arklow Community Enterprise, Wicklow Working Together and Wicklow Rural Partnership. The company came in to effect on 1^st January, 2009. The work of the company is carried out through a series of publicly funded programmes and projects, funded largely through the Department of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs (incl. Pobal) and the HSE. County Wicklow Partnership’s activities cover all of Co. Wicklow, except Bray.

Vision Statement

“To effect change in the county by supporting the social, cultural, economic and environmental well being of individuals, families, groups and communities”

Programmes Delivered

CWP delivers the following programmes

1. Rural Development Programme/LEADER

2. Family Support Services

Wicklow Child & Family Project

Arklow Springboard Project

3. Local & Community Development Programme(incl.)

Croí Rath Naoi CDP (Rathnew)

Arklow CDP

4. Wicklow Rural Transport

5. Rural Social Scheme

6. Walks Scheme/Rural recreation

7. Wicklow Information Network

8. Employment & Social Inclusion Unit

9. Arklow Mental Health Project(The Tunnel)

10. Older People’s Network(Get Vocal Project)

11. Tús Programme