Supporting a Sustainable Future For the Social Enterprise Sector Webinar

Would you like to be informed about the various Sustainable Energy supports and grants that are available to the Social Enterprise Sector in County Wexford? Join us online for our; ‘Supporting a Sustainable Future For the Social Enterprise Sector Webinar’. Tuesday, 12th March 2024 @ 11h00. Booking is essential – please email Helena Dempsey, Social […]

County Wexford Social Enterprise Network

Exciting news for the Social Enterprise Sector in County Wexford! We are launching our newly developed County Wexford Social Enterprise Network on National Social Enterprise Day, Thursday, 16th November 2023 in Kilcannon Garden Centre & Restaurant at 9.30 am. In addition to a very impressive line-up of expert speakers working in and supporting the social […]

Social Enterprise National Newsletter

In Autumn edition of the Department of Rural and Community Development’s Social Enterprise National Newsletter, there was a spotlight feature on Wexford Local Development in regards the development of three successful social enterprises. Read more about it here: Social Enterprise National Newsletter If you need assistance with your Co. Wexford based social enterprise please contact: […]

Invitation to Tender for Self-Employed Tutors

WLD is seeking applications from self-employed tutors in the following areas:  English Language Tutors Translators – various languages in particular Arabic & Ukrainian Job & Technical Skills Tutors ICT Tutors Gardening & Animal Care Tutors Cookery & Crafts Tutors Personal Care & Presentation Tutors Click on the below link to find out more information: Invitation […]

LEADER grant aid set to help deliver 72 new jobs in Wexford

As featured in this week’s Wexford People Newspaper – 22nd February 2022 LEADER grant aid set to help deliver 72 new jobs in Wexford – Independent.ie An estimated seventy-two new jobs are to be delivered in County Wexford by businesses that were approved for LEADER grant aid during 2022.  €714,000 was allocated between twelve diverse […]

WLD Social Enterprise Update

Social enterprises are businesses that work primarily to improve the lives of people. Their core objective is to achieve a social, societal, or environmental impact. Wexford Local Development is committed to the development of this sector and have recently appointed Helena Dempsey as Social Enterprise Development Officer.  Helena’s 17 year’s experience in community and enterprise development […]

€1.5m of LEADER funding invested into Enterprise in County Wexford

Since January 2021 to-date, the LEADER Programme has invested over €1.5m into the development of 6 new start-up businesses and 29 existing businesses in County Wexford. It has allowed for the creation of 60 new jobs while sustaining 145 existing jobs. We are delighted to work with and develop innovate SME’s and witness the positive […]