Your source for personal, social and community development
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the European Union through the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021 -2027.
Laois Partnership Company is the Local Development Company for County Laois. We deliver programmes and supports to people, communities and businesses in the county. Our aim is to make Laois a better place to live by enhancing community life, combating disadvantage and social exclusion, while supporting development of rural areas and enterprise development.
A State and EU funded organisation, Laois Partnership Company delivers a range of programmes and supports to people, communities and businesses in the county. Initiatives include: The Rural Development Programme (LEADER); Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP); Community Employment Scheme; Tus Programme; Rural Social Scheme; Services to the Elderly Programme (LSTEP); National Childcare Schemes; Back to Education initiative.
The Company’s catchment area is the whole of Laois, and we also deliver the Walks Scheme for Laois & Offaly.
The Laois Partnership Company is a not-for-profit organisation, meaning that you can avail of most of these services free of charge. The services and grants provided by the Laois Partnership Company are funded by the Government of Ireland.
The Laois Partnership Company services are available to all residents of County Laois. We provide supports and services for people from all backgrounds and work with communities, families, individuals and businesses throughout the county.
If you have an idea for a new business, a way to improve your community, a desire to return to education or to just talk we have people and resources ready and waiting to explore any of these options and more with you. Our office is open to meet with you, explore any plans you have and show you how we can achieve more together.
You can contact us directly by clicking the 'CONTACT' tab at the top of the page and either call or send an email, we will then talk to you and identify what programmes or supports could be suitable for you.
