Action Project
The ACTION Project, a two year pilot running from June 2010 to June 2012, was part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Wales Ireland Programme (INTERREG 4A). The project aimed to assist Community and Social Enterprises to grow through the replication of good ideas, peer support and the development of ‘social franchises’. The project partners, the University of Wales Trinity Saint David and Dunhill Rural Enterprises Limited, were seeking to build upon our backgrounds in the Community and Social enterprise sectors, to build strong links and seek sustainable future revenue generation avenues for their respective communities.
More than anything, the ACTION project was set up to build strong relationships with community and social enterprises in the project pilot regions of Carmarthenshire and County Waterford. The project aimed to become a hub within the respective communities to document case studies, transfer best practice and ultimately to broker the replication, social franchising and partnership working which will help not only the sustainability of existing community and social enterprises, but help ‘scale-up’ the social dividend that these organisations can provide.
Helen Kavanagh
Helen was the ACTION Project Officer with Dunhill Rural Enterprises Ltd (DREL), based at Dunhill Ecopark, Co Waterford. Helen played a key role in delivering and managing the ACTION Pilot Project on behalf of DREL the Irish
partner.
Helen has some sixteen years work experience in economic development consultancy, strong knowledge of the public, business and community sectors, proven co-ordination and organisational skills. She has worked with donor funded programmes in Ireland, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle east and the Indian Ocean. Helen’s academic background is in tourism and business studies, recently attaining a post graduate diploma in local economic development.
Living within the Dunhill and Fenor Parish, Helen has worked voluntarily on local community projects including the award winning Fenor Play Park. Helen is a strong believer in the statement that there is no limit to what can be achieved by a community working together.
Maureen Kiely MBS, BA (Hons)
Maureen was the ACTION Project Administration Officer with Dunhill Rural Enterprises Ltd (DREL). Maureen played a key role in compiling and managing all the ACTION project documents and compliance requirements, on behalf of the project team.
Having previously worked in the financial service and media industries, Maureen also has over 25 years’ experience, working in a voluntary capacity for international and national NGOs and local organisations, in the areas of health education, disability awareness, culture and heritage.
Maureen’s academic background is in business management and law and she completed an MBS in Corporate Administration in 2008, specialising in Corporate Regulation and Compliance, Governance and Ethics. Maureen also holds a certificate in practical teaching skills for adult tutors.
Living in Tramore, close to Dunhill, Maureen has always been actively involved in volunteering in her local community, having served on a number of voluntary boards and councils. She is currently a director on the board of Tramore Credit Union.
More than anything, the ACTION project was set up to build strong relationships with community and social enterprises in the project pilot regions of Carmarthenshire and County Waterford. The project aimed to become a hub within the respective communities to document case studies, transfer best practice and ultimately to broker the replication, social franchising and partnership working which will help not only the sustainability of existing community and social enterprises, but help ‘scale-up’ the social dividend that these organisations can provide.
Helen Kavanagh
Helen was the ACTION Project Officer with Dunhill Rural Enterprises Ltd (DREL), based at Dunhill Ecopark, Co Waterford. Helen played a key role in delivering and managing the ACTION Pilot Project on behalf of DREL the Irish
partner.
Helen has some sixteen years work experience in economic development consultancy, strong knowledge of the public, business and community sectors, proven co-ordination and organisational skills. She has worked with donor funded programmes in Ireland, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle east and the Indian Ocean. Helen’s academic background is in tourism and business studies, recently attaining a post graduate diploma in local economic development.
Living within the Dunhill and Fenor Parish, Helen has worked voluntarily on local community projects including the award winning Fenor Play Park. Helen is a strong believer in the statement that there is no limit to what can be achieved by a community working together.
Maureen Kiely MBS, BA (Hons)
Maureen was the ACTION Project Administration Officer with Dunhill Rural Enterprises Ltd (DREL). Maureen played a key role in compiling and managing all the ACTION project documents and compliance requirements, on behalf of the project team.
Having previously worked in the financial service and media industries, Maureen also has over 25 years’ experience, working in a voluntary capacity for international and national NGOs and local organisations, in the areas of health education, disability awareness, culture and heritage.
Maureen’s academic background is in business management and law and she completed an MBS in Corporate Administration in 2008, specialising in Corporate Regulation and Compliance, Governance and Ethics. Maureen also holds a certificate in practical teaching skills for adult tutors.
Living in Tramore, close to Dunhill, Maureen has always been actively involved in volunteering in her local community, having served on a number of voluntary boards and councils. She is currently a director on the board of Tramore Credit Union.
