Causes
Addictions and Recovery
addressing the causes, reality and recovery options for range of addictions
Animals
animal welfare and animal training
Arts, Culture & Media
using creativity as a means to help people express and enjoy themselves
Carers
looking after children, older and vulnerable people
Children
from play-time to play therapy
Community Development
building ties to ensure healthy communities
Crime/Safety
creating a safer society for all
Education/Literacy
equal access to education opportunities for all.
Emergency and Ambulance Services
the front-line of medical and rescue services
Environment and Conservation
preserving our natural and built heritage for future generations
Families/Parenting
addressing a range of family issues
Health/Hospitals/Hospices
patient care and patient comfort
Heritage/Museums/Galleries
promoting our cultural heritage
Homelessness/ Housing
ensuring that everyone has a roof over their heads and assistance provided to those either homeless or at risk of homelessness
Human and Civil Rights/Equality
granting respect and dignity to every individual
Intellectual/Learning Disabilities
recognising and encouraging the abilities of everyone
Law/Legal Support/Justice
supporting victims through the legal system
LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual and Transgender)
ensuring sexual equality
Mens Groups
modern men and their issues
Mental Health
mental well-being and ways to achieve it
Minority Groups
addressing ethnic, cultural and racial issues
Older People/Active Retired
age is immaterial if the right environment exists in which to thrive
Overseas Aid/Development
volunteering abroad
Physical Disability
recognising and addressing the needs of people with physical disabilities to ensure equal access to services
Politics
safeguarding democracy
Prisoners/Offenders/Ex-offenders
addressing the penal system and its after-effects
Refugees/Asylum Seekers
helping to ensure integration into Irish society and respect for cultural diversity
Religion/Faith based
supporting the development and delivery of faith based programmes
Sensory Impairment
recognising and addressing the needs of people with sensory impairment such as blindness and deafness to ensure that their needs are met in society
Social Inclusion
working with people who feel excluded from society,
Sports/Outdoor activities
promoting health, fitness and fun
Unemployment
addressing the societal and individual impact of nor working in a formal setting
Volunteering and Active Citizenship
actions/activities or organisations that seek to inspire or facilitate involvement of people in their community whether through volunteering or voting – lighting a candle to dispel the darkness
Womens Groups
modern women and their issues
Youth
helping teenagers achieve their potential