Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
The community sector plays a central role in Irish society.
We deliver essential supports ranging from after-school programmes for children, to family resource centres, services for older people, addiction supports, community health projects, training and employment schemes, maintenance of local community and sports facilities, and initiatives to tackle isolation and poverty.
Despite our vital work, many services remain in limbo due to short-term funding, leaving both staff and communities uncertain about their future.
The community sector also plays a pivotal role in delivering essential services on behalf of the State, yet it continues to operate in a climate of insecurity. That is why we have set up Together, We Are Community. Our message is clear: without stability and adequate support, the services and jobs that sustain communities are in jeopardy.
A series of events are being held nationwide aimed at building momentum for a strong, united campaign to secure the future of the community sector.
These meetings are an opportunity for workers, service users and organisations to come together with public representatives to demand real action
The Together, We Are Community campaign is supported by the SIPTU Community Sector.
The community sector plays a central role in Irish society.
We deliver essential supports ranging from after-school programmes for children, to family resource centres, services for older people, addiction supports, community health projects, training and employment schemes, maintenance of local community and sports facilities, and initiatives to tackle isolation and poverty.
Despite our vital work, many services remain in limbo due to short-term funding, leaving both staff and communities uncertain about their future.
The community sector also plays a pivotal role in delivering essential services on behalf of the State, yet it continues to operate in a climate of insecurity. That is why we have set up Together, We Are Community. Our message is clear: without stability and adequate support, the services and jobs that sustain communities are in jeopardy.
A series of events are being held nationwide aimed at building momentum for a strong, united campaign to secure the future of the community sector.
These meetings are an opportunity for workers, service users and organisations to come together with public representatives to demand real action
The Together, We Are Community campaign is supported by the SIPTU Community Sector.
