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Newsletter 27.03.2026

🌟 A busy week of events, opportunities, and ways to get involved!
This week’s E-Bulletin invites members to our upcoming PPN Plenary in April, a key opportunity to hear updates, connect with stakeholders, and have your say on PPN activities and priorities.

We’re also highlighting a mix of community initiatives and events — from the Community Paint Grant Scheme supporting local projects, to creative opportunities like the East Cork Songwriting Festival, alongside ongoing Dementia Awareness Workshops and pop-up volunteer supports.

As always, there are plenty of ways to get involved — including Linkage Groups, voluntary vacancies, and opportunities to engage in local decision-making and policy development.

On the funding side, this week features the launch of the CLÁR 2026 programme, supporting community facilities and rural development projects, along with other ongoing supports for community groups.

Finally, we’re sharing several important consultations and surveys, including a new initiative exploring how the community sector can engage with AI, as well as opportunities to contribute to national health and volunteering policy.

Another full and engaging edition — with lots of ways to connect, contribute, and support communities across Cork County.

2026 Census of Social Enterprise Is now open!

The Census is open until 28th June and can be accessed: HERE Action 51 of Trading for Impact the National Social Enterprise policy includes a commitment to periodically hold a Census of Social Enterprise. …

Newsletter 08/05/2026

A bumper edition packed with chock-full of funding, community news, and inspiring local action!This week’s E-Bulletin is bursting with opportunities, events, and celebrations from across the Cork County PPN network. …