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Calling all Community Groups & Social Enterprises
NEWKD & SKDP have now opened applications for Reconnect – Kerry Social Enterprise Regeneration Programme Are you a Social Enterprise? A group is a Social
Tralee LES Retains its Q-Mark
Congratulations to our colleagues at Tralee Local Employment Service on retaining their Q-Mark, a recognition of the quality service they provide to jobseekers and employers.
New Ride On Lawnmower for our North Kerry Home Maintenance Service
Delighted to announce the purchase of our new Ride-on Lawnmower. This purchase was partially funded by a grant received from the Community Enhancement Programme through
RECONNECT Programme for Social Enterprises
Calling all Social Enterprises! Applications open now! Reconnect is a free training and mentoring programme supporting social enterprises in Co. Kerry. We are hosting a
Co-Developing Smart Villages – Towards Stronger Rural Communities – Workshop
The North Kerry & West Limerick: Smart Villages, Stronger Communities project presents the first in a series of 4 workshops, “Co-Developing Smart Villages – Towards
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Our Vision
To improve the quality of life for everyone in North, East and West Kerry Area
Our Mission
To develop and deliver actions based on the needs of the people in our area
To Serve
To serve the people in our area, focusing our resources and energy on the needs of our community
To Value
We believe in the value of the work of the community and voluntary sector and we aim to have this work recognised and celebrated
Core Values
Our values act as a guide for everyone at NEWKD in their work, and their interactions with our community
Our people
Relationships within NEWKD, and with communities, are underpinned by mutual respect, fairness and dignity at all times
Our Approach
We use a community development approach, based on working inclusively, building positive relationships, while remaining responsive and innovative. This involves measured risk taking as well as challenging ourselves and others