Action

How action is socially inclusive

CDB Strategy

Target Group

Reason

Expected Outcome

Linked actions if relevant

Co-operation / co-ordination with other agencies

1.1 Help the group to promote and advertise the services they offer

The childcare facility is open to the entire island to avail of this low cost service

8.7 Social (1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 & 11)

Those with young families in need of childcare

- Support the group with the pooling of information

- Help raise awareness of the groups activities

Greater awareness in the community of the work of the group through information sharing

Department of Justice, Equality & Law Reform,

SHB

1.1.1 Continue staff support and supervision with crèche staff

The childcare facility is open to the entire island to avail of this low cost service

Same as above

Same as above

Better communication between staff and management

A model of support and supervision created

Mid West Support Agency

1.1.2 Co-ordinate public meetings about building project and facilitation of same between other local groups

The childcare facility is open to the entire island to avail of this low cost service

Same as above

Same as above

To involve other groups in building a multi purpose centre

-Dissemination of information

-The building process is clear and transparent to the community

ADM

Irish Sports Council

County Cork Sports Partnership

1.1.3 Research Capital Grant guidelines

The childcare facility is open to the entire island to avail of this low cost service

Same as above

Same as above

Ensure the group are working towards ADM requirements

Good knowledge of guidelines

ADM

SHB

Cork County Childcare Committee

Other community crèches

1.1.4 Help with sourcing funding for purpose built building

The childcare facility is open to the entire island to avail of this low cost service

Same as above

Same as above

-Need for better facilities for childcare

-Need for extra space

Application made and approval received

Same as above

Action

How action is socially inclusive

CDB Strategy

Target Group

Reason

Expected Outcome

Linked actions if relevant

Co-operation / co-ordination with other agencies

Objective 1 (continued) Support the work of the Childcare Group

1.1.5 Help with sourcing of funding for administrative staff

The childcare facility is open to the entire island to avail of this low cost service

Same as above

Same as above

- Need of part time admin staff to deal with day-to-day running of facility

Administrator hired

SHB

1.1.6 Develop an action plan for the group

The childcare facility is open to the entire island to avail of this low cost service

Same as above

Same as above

Strategic approach to childcare

More co-ordinated approach to childcare on Bere Island

SHB

1.1.7 Help with the formation of a building sub committee

The childcare facility is open to the entire island to avail of this low cost service

Same as above

Same as above

To develop a working group to oversee the development of the building

Work progressing efficiently

SHB

1.1.8 Support the group with tendering for architect and builder

The childcare facility is open to the entire island to avail of this low cost service

Same as above

Same as above

To ensure the tendering process complies with ADM guidelines

Competent architect and builder hired

Cork County Childcare Committee

West Cork Community Partnership

1.1.9 Support group with setting up a limited company

The childcare facility is open to the entire island to avail of this low cost service

Same as above

Same as above

To provide a legal structure for the childcare group

Limited Company “Bere Island Community Childcare Group Ltd” set up

Companies Formations Ltd

Action

How action is socially inclusive

CDB Strategy

Target Group

Reason

Expected Outcome

Linked actions if relevant

Co-operation / co-ordination with other agencies

Objective 2: Support the work of the Theatre Troupe

1.2 Support the group with the promotion of their services

Includes every member of the island community

8.7 Cultural (12, 14 16 & 22)

Every member of the island community

Inform people of services

Increased participation

Ireland Newfoundland Partnership

Blue Drum

CREATE

1.2.1 Help build links with local theatre groups and with groups in Newfoundland

Same as above

Same as above

Theatre Troupe

To learn from each other

More interaction with other groups

Same as above

1.2.2 Help build links with other island groups including heritage, tourism, youth, Active Retirement and Childcare

Same as above

Same as above

Theatre Troupe and relevant island groups

Need for more interaction between groups

Better co-ordination between groups

Same as above

1.2.3 Support the group with the sourcing of funding

Same as above

Same as above

Theatre Troupe

Need for finance to organise events and to keep project running

More events

Group expanding range of activities

Ireland Newfoundland Partnership

County Arts Officer, Cork County Council

Blue Drum

CREATE

1.2.4 Support the group to renovate their theatre building

Same as above

Same as above

Theatre Troupe

More versatile for performances

Better venue and bigger range of activities

County Arts Officer, Cork County Council

1.2.5 Support the group with the publicising and promotion of events

Same as above

Same as above

Same as above

To increase interest in community based arts

Increased participation

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Action

How action is socially inclusive

CDB Strategy

Target Group

Reason

Expected Outcome

Linked actions if relevant

Co-operation / co-ordination with other agencies

Objective 3: Support the work of the Festival Group

1.3. Assist the group to increase membership

Open to every member of the community to join committee

8.5 (1, 2 & 3)

8.7 Social (16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 & 26)

Cultural 14

Festival Group and Island Community

Increase participation

Increased membership and range of activities

Arts Council

1.3.1 Help with sourcing funding

Same as above

Same as above

Same as above

Need for extra activities

Funding in place and festival expanding range of activities

Arts Council

1.3.2 Help develop new activities for the festival

Same as above

Same as above

Same as above

Need for increased participation

Increased range of activities

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Objective 4: Support the work of the Community Alert

1.4. Support the group with the implementation of the Caring Peninsulas Project

This project sets up home visits to people living alone on the Island and also operates a phone call service daily

8.7 Social Inclusion

Island Community

Identify interaction of neighbours with isolated people

Home visits are taking place and are recorded Database set up to record outcomes

West Cork Community Partnership

Department of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs

1.4.1 Help the group to promote their work

It keeps people aware that there are isolated people living in our community

Same as above

Island Community & Community Alert

Inform community of work being carried out

Increased awareness of work done

Gardai

1.4.2 Carryout a needs analysis of those most isolated

Including every isolated person in the community

Same as above

Island Community

To identify and help those most isolated and vulnerable in the community

Needs identified

SHB

1.4.3 Help source funding for alarms and security systems

Extra security on peoples homes gives them extra confidence to stay

Same as above

Active Retirement Group

To protect vulnerable people on the island

People not afraid to stay in their own homes

Department of Community, Rural &Gaeltacht Affairs

Action

How action is socially inclusive

CDB Strategy

Target Group

Reason

Expected Outcome

Linked actions if relevant

Co-operation / co-ordination with other agencies

Objective 5: Support the work of the Women’s Group

1.5. Help and promote the take up of piano lessons

Encourages people of all ages to participate socially in the community while also learning

8.7 Social Inclusion

Island Community

To build peoples skills and create a social outlet

More people using arts on the island

VEC

Cork County Council