Southside Partnership DLR was established in 1996 as an independent local development company delivering a range of programmes and services in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown. The principal programmes the organisation delivers are: the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP); the Local Employment Service (LES) and the Tús Community Work Placement Initiative. The Partnership also runs a Community Employment Scheme and is involved in a number of projects financed through European funds. It hosts HSE funded initiatives such Healthy Food Made Easy and Living Well with Dementia, as well as a project called Southside Addressing Violence Effectively (SAVE) funded by TUSLA and the Healthy Dún Laoghaire Rathdown programme.

A big part of our work is focused on people, as we understand that they are key to making change happen. We encourage people to expand their knowledge, learn new skills and develop the confidence to pursue their goals.

We work with community leaders, community groups, local organisations and the services and agencies that serve them and encourage them to come together to decide on what’s important to them, to take steps to get things done in their local area and to build stronger more resilient communities.

Our Vision

To see an inclusive and just society, without discrimination, where people are encouraged and enabled to reach their full potential within strong vibrant communities.

Our Mission

Working in partnership to improve social and economic inclusion and build vibrant communities in Dún Laogharie Rathdown.

We do this by:

• Increasing access to services, education, employment, culture and recreational activities for people who are experiencing disadvantage or social exclusion;
• Facilitating partnership with local community groups to achieve active and effective community engagement and community participation;
• Working in partnership with local communities, agencies, local elected representatives and state funded bodies to build strong, healthy, sustainable and equitable communities;
• Influencing policy by researching issues and contributing to working groups and committees on relevant policy related issues;
• Advocating for policies, supports and services that address gaps in relation to unmet needs, dignity and human rights.