The NWCDP, formerly the North Wall Women’s Centre, NWWC, was established in 1985 by a group of local women who recognised the need for a centre that would facilitate and accommodate local women in providing a meeting place. The Centre, based in Lower Sheriff Street, opened unofficial channels of communications, provided insights into problems confronting the community of Sackville Parish, improved co-operation between agencies and communities and increased mutual understanding.
Over the years the Centre recognised that its central message needed to be communicated to the broader community if the Centre is to provide global perspective on women’s issues, child welfare, social exclusion and facilitate interagency solutions rather than focus on single-issue perspectives and single-agency solutions.
The Centre has grown in strength and is now being recognised as a valuable resource within Dublin North, particularly with regard to community development.
In 2007 the Centre was awarded CDP status and funding made available to further develop the centre and community through additional employees and broader remit. Following much debate and consultation the goals of the centre were re-defined, the key objectives of the Centre were re-visited and a framework for achieving best practice in the delivery of the services of the NWCDP was put in place.
The Centre operates an “open door” policy, where everyone is welcome.
Structure and Governance
The NWCDP is a not for profit organisation funded by Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Department of Social Protection, CDETB (City of Dublin Education and Training Board), SICAP, Dublin City Council with once off grant aid from Croke Park Community Fund, East Link Community Fund, NEIC and Dublin City Council Community Fund.
The employees of the Centre are drawn largely from the local community.
NWCDP is governed by a Board (CLG) that has a minimum of 3 elected Directors/Trustees. The Board is regulated by the Chairperson and all employees are accountable to the Board through the General Manager.
Vision Statement
Empowering people, developing communities.
Mission Statement
To protect and promote personal development, through empowerment, belief, education, and influencing society, thereby reversing the decline in ethical values within the community.
Activities
The activities of the NWCDP include but not limited to: -
Local Training Initiative
Training and Education
Community Development
Community Employment
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