What We Do
- - Foster community networks, help develop community projects and get funding
    Community Development
    Strategic Planning for Villages & Towns
    Training & Capacity Building
    Supporting Community Facilities
    Community Networks
  - Guide community projects to secure funding provided by renewable energy companies
    Managing Community Benefit Funds
    Community Benefit Funds
    Celtic Interconnector Community Benefit Fund
    North Connacht 110 kV Project
  - Support jobseekers with guidance, skills training, access to education, and work placement
    Employment Support & Work Placement
    SICAP Employment Supports
    WorkAbility Cork
    Local Area Employment Service
    Skills Training
    Tús – Community Workplace Initiative
    Rural Social Scheme
  - Supports for starting and growing your business
    Business & Start Ups Supports
    Start your own business support
    Rural Tourism & Ring of Cork
    Social Enterprise
    Supporting Women in Business
  - Develop and implement biodiversity projects, educate on climate action
    Climate Action & Biodiversity
    The European Innovation Partnership project “Arable Coast Environment” (ACE EIP)
    South and East Cork Bird Trail
    Wild Work
    Regenerative Agriculture in Ireland
  - Social Inclusion & Integration
    Social Inclusion & Integration
    Fostering Integration
  - Support wellbeing through arts, connection with nature and healthy eating
    Wellbeing Programmes
    Community Food Initiatives
  - Visit our Online Learning Hub
    Offers a range of online webinars and courses in areas such as:
    
    Wellbeing and personal development
    Jobseeking Skills
    Starting Your Business
    Citizen Science Series
    Resources for community groups
    Information & resources for migrants and people seeking protection
    
    Online Learning Hub
News & Events
- News
  Events
Our Impact
- 30 Stories for 30 Years
  30 Trees for 30 Years
  Case Studies
  Annual Reports
About Us
- Our Board
  Our Team
  Our Purpose
  Programmes & Funds
  Careers
Get in Touch
- Address
  SECAD Partnership CLG Midleton Community Enterprise Centre,
  Owenacurra Business Park,
  Knockgriffin,
  Midleton
  Co. Cork,
  P25 Y893
  Phone
  021 461 3432
  Email
  info@secad.ie
  Contact Us

July 2026
Free Workshops in July “Stand Out: CV Skills with AI”

Featured July 22 @ 10:30 am - 1:00 pm July Employment Support Workshops

If you’re out of work, feeling stuck, or unsure what step to take next, SECAD’s free Workshops and 1-to-1 clinics could help you to open the door to new opportunities, new confidence and a fresh start. Our free Employment Support Workshops usually take place every month in Youghal, Midleton, Cobh, Millstreet, Macroom, and Carrigaline. Check […]

Foster community networks, help develop community projects and get funding

Guide community projects to secure funding provided by renewable energy companies

Support jobseekers with guidance, skills training, access to education, and work placement

Supports for starting and growing your business

Develop and implement biodiversity projects, educate on climate action

Social Inclusion & Integration

Support wellbeing through arts, connection with nature and healthy eating

Visit our Online Learning Hub

July 2026