Welcome to the website of the County Kildare LEADER Partnership. County Kildare LEADER Partnership is a local development organisation which is responsible for the delivery of a range of rural development, social inclusion, enterprise and community development initiatives in County Kildare.
Vision
County Kildare LEADER Partnership will provide an integrated range of programme supports and expertise to facilitate individuals and communities to participate as fully as they desire in all aspects of a meaningful life experience in County Kildare.
Mission Statement
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Delivery of appropriate advice, guidance and funding supports to people and communities in County Kildare in response to their needs.
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Implementation of 'flagship initiatives' by the Company, in partnership with local stakeholders, to address broader / sectoral / strategic needs.
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Employment and commissioning of relevant human resources / expertise to ensure delivery of relevant supports.
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Participation of relevant agency, community and voluntary sector as well as private sector expertise at Board and sub-committee levels to ensure input into decision making and influencing of appropriate policy formation.
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Working in close partnership with local, national, state and EU bodies / agencies to leverage additional services / funding to address local needs.
Core Values
All our efforts will be underpinned by the following set of Core Values -
Respect for every individual and for their independence, dignity and diversity.
Commitment to a 'bottom-up' approach to decision making and the delivery of supports.
Belief that every person and their families living in County Kildare has a fundamental right to a good quality of life and local access to services in all aspects of their lives.
Desire to be fair, open and transparent in all our dealings and allocation of funding.
Professional delivery of supports, characterised by integrity, quality, accessibility and inclusiveness.
