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.