The Community Education programme supports local communities and community based groups in County Waterford, Waterford City and County Wexford with grants and tutor hours available to community groups.
Who do we work with?
Community Education is informal learning that contributes to the development of the local community.
Priority is given to:
Groups who organise community education programmes for people who may face acute barriers to taking part in education: older people, women experiencing disadvantage, people with disabilities, travellers, ethnic minority groups, unemployed, lone parents, men experiencing disadvantage, carers, ex offenders.
Groups providing community education programmes in areas where adults do not have easy access to part-time education opportunities
For more inspiration and information read through the articles below:
Reach Funding
In addition to community grants and tutor hours funding, Reach funding is also available.
Introduced in 2020 to support the most disadvantaged learners throughout the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, Reach funding has continued to provide vital funds to assist Education and Training Boards (ETBs) and community education providers to widen and increase their capacity and ensure that they can support the participation of those who need it most. Reach funding applications are closed for 2025 but you can still view the guidelines here.
Click the links below for examples of some our exciting community education funded projects:
- The Forgotten Women – From Gorey to Antarctica
- Our Journey: Restoring the Holy Well at Ballinacoola
- From our Mother’s Kitchen – Stirred with Love
Contact the team
Currently Vacant
Gorey Further Education and Training Centre, Y25 N720
Bridín Lyng Moloney
Wexford College of Further Education and Training, Y35 XR22
Telephone: 087 050 9689
Email: bridinlyngmoloney@wwetb.ie
Aine Whelan
Tramore Further Education & Training Centre, X91 FD9K
Telephone: 087 673 8667
Email: ainewhelan@wwetb.ie
Dr Deborah Butler
Further Education and Training Centre, Ozanam Street, X91 N281,
Telephone: 051 873 195 or 087 902 6116
Email: Deborahbutler@wwetb.ie
