Waterford LEADER Partnership CLG (WLP) was formed in 1991 and is one of 49 Local Development Companies operating throughout Ireland. WLP offers economic, social and cultural services to small businesses, community groups and individuals. The Board of WLP is made up of voluntary members from community and voluntary sector, social partners, environmental interests, local government and state bodies.
Waterford LEADER Partnership Clg welcomes LEADER allocation of €1,666,983 for Rural Waterford.
The aim of the Transitional LEADER Programme is to allow locally-led rural development projects to continue to be delivered using the current LEADER model until the new EU programme commences in 2023.
The Tús initiative is a community work placement scheme providing short-term working opportunities for unemployed people.
County Waterford LES is co-ordinated by Waterford Leader Partnership CLG under contract to the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) and provides the follow supports/services to Jobseekers:
A selection of the various projects which have been supported by Waterford LEADER Partnership CLG (WLP). Everything from public amenities and voluntary bodies to commercial enterprises.
Waterford Leader Partnership CLG administers The Walks Scheme on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development.
Waterford Leader Partnership CLG have been given responsibility for delivering the new LEADER Rural Development Programme worth €7.5 million to County Waterford.
Waterford Leader Partnership CLG implements the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) on behalf of the Department of Social Protection in County Waterford.
Social Farming is the practice of offering activity on family farms as a form of social support service. In Social Farming the farm remains a working farm at its core but invites people to participate in the day to day activities of the farm.
Waterford Leader Partnership CLG complies with the Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary & Charitable Sector in Ireland.
