Training Local Community Groups (LCGs)
This programme is resourced through the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) which is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development & the Gaeltacht, and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021 -2027 www.eufunds.ie.
We support Local Community Groups (LCGs) to strengthen their capacity in addressing social inclusion issues. This includes offering workshops and training for groups engaged with SICAP target communities, providing resources for local networks, and creating opportunities for interagency collaboration.
Let’s Talk Climate Action
This introductory talk for community groups explores simple, practical steps you can take to respond to the climate crisis. Together, we look at ways to reduce energy use in your community centre, cut down on waste and encourage more sustainable travel. The session is designed to give you ideas you can put into practice straight away, while also opening up conversations about longer-term actions your group can take.
Delivered by: Gavin Harte of Education for Sustainable Development
Most recent training: 7 May 2025
Residents Association Training
This workshop aims to help new and existing committee members to manage roles and responsibilities. It explores governance principles such as the constitution, setting agendas, holding meetings, GDPR, finances, decision-making, facilitating discussion with the wider community, dealing with challenges and looks at how Residents Association committees can support their members.
Delivered by: Philip Morrison-Gale of Impact Ireland Consulting
Most recent training: 2 October 2025
Facilitation Skills Workshop
The half-day workshop is designed for workers in community groups who want to strengthen their own facilitation skills and make their group meetings and training sessions more effective.
Delivered by: Helen Newman of Facilitation Matters
Most recent training: 9 April 2025
Succession Planning
This introductory workshop is open to board members and managers of community groups in Bray and North Wicklow. Participants explore the importance of succession planning for their organisations, while also identifying their own skills and areas for further development.
Delivered by: Andrea Shupinski of Carmichael House
Most recent training: 8 October 2024
Introduction to Social Media
This training gives community groups a practical introduction to using social media effectively. Attendants learn the basics of how different platforms work and explore which ones are best suited to reaching their particular target group and audience. Sessions also cover how to create engaging posts, use images and video, and develop simple strategies to build an online presence that supports their group’s goals.
Delivered by: Alina Magomadova & Greg Canty of Fuzion Communications
Most recent training: 10 September 2024
For all workshops, you must be able to make a commitment to attend the full session (usually a half day) and register in advance.
For more information, contact Michelle Phillips on (01) 286 8266 or email michellephillips@bnwap.ie.