Two Wicklow groups get cash boost

TWO Wicklow organisations will receive funding under the Covid-19 Stability Funding.

Some 209 organisations across the country are to benefit from €11 million worth of funding from the Dormant Accounts Fund.

The funding is designed to support community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises that are experiencing financial difficulties as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The funding is designed to help with short term cash flow issues caused by the Covid-19 crisis.

Once-off cash injections of between €2,000 and €200,000 are being awarded to qualifying organisations that provide critical services to those most vulnerable in society.

Tiglin Challenge will receive €136,000, while €11,823 has been reserved for The Hub Community Shop and Cafe.

Tiglin Challenge provides individuals with an effective and comprehensive solution to life-controlling addiction problems in order to become productive members of society.

Ocean View in Brittas Bay is the home of their Women’s Centre, while a Men’s Residential Rehab Centre has been located at Tiglin in Ashford since 2008.

Tiglin Challenge also operate the ‘No Bucks Mobile Cafe’ for the homeless.

The Hub Community Shop and Cafe in Kiltegan opened in 2015 and provides local produce, organic veg, groceries and a friendly environment for people to enjoy a cuppa and a selection of baked goods.

Two previous tranches of funding were announced in June and July, with Queen of Peace Adventure Youth Club Limited receiving €2,000, Ark Housing Association Company Limited by Guarantee receiving €41,273, the Brockagh Resource Centre receiving €12,048, Festina Lente Enterprises Limited receiving €188,606, Lakers Special Sports Club receiving €67,503, Living Life Voluntary Counselling Centre receiving €24,475, Old Coolattin Country Ltd receiving €37,992 and Sphenoid Ireland receiving €3,722.