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The Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP) provides support for disadvantaged communities and individuals from specific target groups using a bottom-up community development approach across the three municipal districts of Bantry, Skibbereen and Bandon Kinsale.

We provide support to tackle poverty and social exclusion at a local level through local engagement and partnerships between disadvantaged individuals, community organisations and public sector agencies.

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For more detail about our community development officers, please click on this link: https://wcdp.ie/programmes/sicap/

Our facebook page often has information regarding current programmes being run: https://www.facebook.com/thewcdp/

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We have a team of amazing people ready to support you today, so don't be afraid to call us on 023 8834035 !

Self-Employment and Enterprise development

Career Decision Making and Jobseeking supports

Education, training and exploration of pathways

Life planning, wellbeing and recovery

Signposting and referrals to a host of specialist agencies

Delivery of activities and events in designated disadvantaged areas

Supporting voluntary organisations to enhance their capacity and activities.

Working with residents in housing estates to improve environment and facilities in the area.

Projects to support people with disability towards employment and upskilling

Dedicated programme for unemployed 25’s focusing on sports, participation and life planning

and much more...

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All of our staff meet with people on an individual one-to-one basis to find out what supports they require, to access eligibilty for the SICAP programmes and support them through the process. We guide people through educational pathways, labour supports and wellbeing as a wraparound support.

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Volunteers Needed

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A new group will start in Bantry on the 22nd of April, from 11:30 to 1pm.

Connect Recovery is a facilitated group for anyone trying to change problematic behaviours such as alcohol/substance use and gambling etc. In Connect, we explore our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours today and the last 7 days. Meetings consist of a check in, discussion, use of a CBT based tool and a check out. This is a project in collaboration with the Southern Regional Drug & Alcohol Taskforce and West Cork Coolmine.

Contact Juan at juan@wcdp.ie for further details.

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Parenting Hubs - one to one support during family difficulties, providing guidance, psychoeducation, and practical support specific to each family. To register your interest, please contact Jimeve by email Jimeve@wcdp.ie

Parenting While Separated

To register your interest, please contact Mark or Jimeve by email mark@wcdp.ie and Jimeve@wcdp.ie

Working Things out

To register your interest, please contact Mark or Jimeve by email mark@wcdp.ie and Jimeve@wcdp.ie

Non-Violent Resistance (NVR)

To register your interest, please contact Mark or Donna by email mark@wcdp.ie and donna@wcdp.ie

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Contact Jimeve for more details jimeve@wcdp.ie

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Weekly Conversational English Meetups

Bandon - Tuesday @ 1:30pm - 3.30pm in the Bandon Family Resource Centre, 96 S Main St, Gully, Bandon, Co. Cork, P72 Y232. Contact amanda@wcdp.ie / 0872101514 to register

Clonakilty [online] Wednesday @ 9.15am-11.15am [online]

Contact Donna Treya by email donna@wcdp.ie

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The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme and its residential chef Ger Mehigan brings easy-to-prepare, low-budget and delicious recipes in the form of workshops to the community on a regular basis.

Ger provides HACCP Training in food safety

Nourish and Flourish - is a workshop Ger has delivered to fuel your body and calm your mind. Discover how to prepare meals that support your wellbeing while incorporating simple meditative practices to calm your nervous system. For more details contact jimeve@wcdp.ie

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Talking About Relationships, Sexual Health, and Safety

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Talking About Relationships, Sexual Health, and Safety

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Workshop for people with Intellectual Disabilities.

Up to 4 workshop sessions addressing important topics, including relationships, consent, online safety, body awareness, contraception, and other sexual health matters.

For parents of children with intellectual disabilities

These sessions give parents clear, practical tools to talk about bodies, boundaries, relationships, sexual health, and safety. The focus is on building confidence and helping parents how to manage conversations in real-life situations.

For more information, contact Juan Fonseca juan@wcdp.ie

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Contact Jimeve@wcdp.ie for more information

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WRAP Programme with West Cork Development Partnership

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WRAP Programme with West Cork Development Partnership

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Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) is a simple and powerful process for creating the life and wellness you want. However you define “wellness” for your situation, WRAP can help you achieve it, step by step, your way, and on your terms.

To register your interest, please contact Jimeve by email Jimeve@wcdp.ie

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Come and join this wonderful community singing group in Bandon on Tuesday nights from the 3rd March 2026 for 12 weeks - 8pm-9pm.

To register your interest please email: jimeve@wcdp.ie

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Do you like cooking, meeting new people and learning about cultures? You might like to take part in our "Salam Bia Communidad" skill share programme. It is a superclub and cooking demonstration with people of many cultures.

Get in touch today for more details.

Email: sarah@wcdp.ie and donna@wcdp.ie

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West Cork Supporting Migrant Workers Network

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West Cork Supporting Migrant Workers Network

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If you are a migrant worker in West Cork, click here (https://padlet.com/wcdp/west-cork-supporting-migrant-workers-r8dn3amoon90sfmg) to find out about some of the initiatives we can support with.

These posters are available in a variety of languages.

Contact Sarah by email for more details at sarah@wcdp.ie

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Two hour workshop teaching participants to make their own face cream using natural ingredients, can be delivered to community groups on request.

Contact Amanda@wcdp.ie for more details

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SHAHRP (School Health and Alcohol Harm Reduction Project) 

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SHAHRP (School Health and Alcohol Harm Reduction Project) 

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Delivered to First Year SPHE Students

This Alcohol Awareness Education Programme involves students learning the associated risks and protective factors involved in alcohol use. This projected is supported by the Southern Regional Drugs & Alcohol Taskforce. The course content includes:

Exploring attitudes around alcohol use

Information on social and health issues caused by problem alcohol use.

Developing decision making skills.

Building self-efficacy and resilience.

Contact Juan Fonseca for more details: Juan@wcdp.ie

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"Blue Eye Brown Eye" Primary Schools Programme

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"Blue Eye Brown Eye" Primary Schools Programme

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A powerful age-appropriate workshop on prejudice and discrimination, “Brown Eyes, Blue Eyes,” was an experiment that Jane Elliott demonstrated in 1968 using collars to separate her third grade students by eye color.

SICAP presents this workshop to help primary school children explore fairness, inclusion and the impact of discrimination. Through guided activities and reflection, pupils safely experience how quickly bias can form and how it feels to be excluded. Delivered by SICAP, this session builds empathy, respect, and a strong foundation for equality in everyday life.

Contact donna@wcdp.ie for more details

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Culture Night Clonakilty Community Resource Centre 2025

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Contact Fergal Conlon for more details fergal@wcdp.ie

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A 2026 collaboration project between WCDP, Employers within the food industry in West Cork, and Local Organisations to deliver onsite lunchtime talks to employees. There is a particular focus on engaging with workers with low levels of English in these setting to help inform them of supports, services, rights and responsibilities. For more information, contact sarah@wcdp.ie

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Bandon weekly Monday clinic for individuals from New communities.

Please contact amanda@wcdp.ie for more details

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Fun and creative adult theatre group. Designed to introduce theatre skills from acting to dance and costume making. Wednesday 10.30-12.30 pm Town Hall, Bandon.

Contact Amanda on 0872101514 or amanda@wcdp.ie to register

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Fun and creative adult theatre group. Designed to introduce theatre skills from acting to dance and costume making. Mondays 7-9 pm temperance hall, Kinsale.

Contact Amanda on 0872101514 or amanda@wcdp.ie to register

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A week of growth, adventure and well-being for young persons aged 18-24yrs. They can join a journey of self-discovery, resilience and fun, stepping outside of comfort zones, challenge themselves, and investing in mental well-being. A unique personal development programme designed to strengthen mind and body through immersive cultural experiences, outdoor adventure, and mindful reflection. Transport provided, and free to participants supported by SICAP. To register your interest please email: jimeve@wcdp.ie

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Targeted Employment Support for Spanish-Speaking Migrants

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Targeted Employment Support for Spanish-Speaking Migrants

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As a latin-american citizen, I provide support in Spanish to help migrants find work and settle in Ireland. This includes help with job searching, writing CVs, preparing for interviews, accessing government services, and finding relevant courses. We also provide emotional support during the process of adapting to life in Ireland.

For more details, contact Juan Fonseca juan@wdcp.ie

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5 Step Method - Supporting families affected by addiction

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5 Step Method - Supporting families affected by addiction

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One to one support to families affected by addiction. The 5 Step Method is an evidence-based method that offers families a space to talk openly, feel heard, and learn other ways to cope with difficult situations. The support focuses on helping people to reduce stress, look after themselves, and feel more supported.

Contact Juan Fonseca for more details: 087 1267931, juan@wcdp.ie

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The West Cork Development Partnership are running FREE sound bath sessions supported under the SICAP programme. Individuals or community groups are welcome to express interest throughout West Cork.

The benefits of sound healing include: Stress reduction, better sleep and increased mental clarity. Inviting deeper awareness and relaxation from the calming sounds and vibrations that soothe the nervous system.

Please note you must register your interest by email to jimeve@wcdp.ie

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In collaboration with FAI, CSP and Employers in the food industry, we are planning to launch a soccer league in 2026 culminating in a family day in the summer. If you are interested in helping or want to play, please email sarah@wcdp.ie or text 0871304986

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Contact Natasha for more information natasha@wcdp.ie

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Contact Mark Gaffney for more details mark@wcdp.ie

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Contact Fergal Conlon at fergal@wcdp.ie

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Accessible Boxing - Mark Gaffney

Walking Soccer - Mark Gaffney

Accessible Basketball - Fergal Conlon

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Horticulture education - fergal@wcdp.ie

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Work in progress