What West Sligo Family Resource Centre Ltd does

West Sligo Family Resource Centre Ltd is an Irish charitable Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG), charity registration 20080860, operating one of 126 Family Resource Centres nationally under the FRC programme that is core-funded by Tusla, the Child and Family Agency. Founded in 2004 in Easkey, Co. Sligo and rebranded to West Sligo in 2011 to reflect a widened catchment, the organisation delivers community-based support services to individuals and families experiencing social and economic disadvantage across the West Sligo region. Its headquarters are at the Enterprise Centre, Pier Road, Enniscrone, in a two-floor facility with multiple offices, a conference room and a multi-purpose community room; it also operates Men's Shed sites in Dromore West and Enniscrone and delivers outreach through rented community-centre spaces. The organisation runs with 1-10 staff including a Project Coordinator (Elizabeth Murphy), Information Administrator (Gregory O'Brien), Finance Administrator (Caroline Lyons) and Family Support Worker (Amy McManamon).

Name

West Sligo Family Resource Centre Ltd

Legal name

West Sligo Family Resource Centre CLG

Website

https://westsligofrc.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

West Sligo Family Resource Centre Ltd is an Irish charitable company operating a community centre in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo. It provides family support, education, and wellness services to individuals and families experiencing social and economic disadvantage across West Sligo, funded primarily by Tusla.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family Resource Centers & Wraparound Support Services (EDACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK)

Keywords

• Community support services
• Family support programmes
• Adult education services
• Youth development programmes
• Community health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Enniscrone

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Core Funding (Tusla): Primary funding from Tusla - the Child and Family Agency as part of Ireland's National Family and Community Base Support Programme. This covers operational costs and core service delivery.
2. Donations: Voluntary donations from the public to support programmes and services. Accepts both individual and corporate sponsorships.
3. Fee-based Classes: Revenue from programme fees such as Adult Art Classes (€5) and Fun Fitness sessions (€8). These represent minor cost-recovery contributions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

West Sligo Family Resource Centre is a community-based charitable organisation delivering a wide range of support services to individuals, families, and groups experiencing social and economic disadvantage in the West Sligo region of Ireland. Its offerings include drop-in information and advice, family support, adult education (English language, digital skills, art classes), youth programmes, health and wellness activities, men's shed programmes, and cultural integration initiatives. Services are primarily free of charge, funded by Tusla and donations, with modest cost-recovery fees on selected classes.

Product overview

West Sligo Family Resource Centre Ltd operates as a single, unified community support organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of services to individuals and families experiencing social and economic disadvantage. The core service ecosystem includes Drop-In Information/Advice, Family Support Services, and various educational programmes (English Language Classes ETB, Conversational English Failte Isteach, Digital Skills ETB, Adult Art Classes). Health and wellness offerings encompass Fun Dance Fitness, Pole Activator Walking, Weekend and Evening Classes (Chair Yoga, Mindfulness), and Men's Shed. Youth-focused services include Youth Participation Art Group and Work Experience Programme. Additional community engagement includes Ukrainian Craft Group and Volunteer Programme. These services are coordinated from the Enterprise Centre in Enniscrone, Co. Sligo, with funding primarily from Tusla the Child and Family Agency.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drop In Information/Advice Service A welcoming first point of contact for anyone in the West Sligo community seeking guidance, support, or someone to talk to. Offers public computer access, low-cost printing, and confidential consultations.
• Pole Activator Walking A safe, low-impact physical activity combining walking with specially designed Activator poles for improved balance, mobility, and gentle rehabilitation.
• English Language Classes (ETB) English language instruction offered in partnership with the Education and Training Board (ETB), supporting individuals in improving English skills for daily life, work, and community involvement.
• Conversational English Classes (Fáilte Isteach) A community project welcoming migrants through conversational English classes led by dedicated volunteers, fostering community integration and cultural exchange.
• Digital Skills Training (ETB) Digital skills training in collaboration with the Education and Training Board (ETB), covering basic computer operations to advanced digital tools for personal and professional purposes.
• Youth Participation Art Group A creative space for young people to express themselves through various forms of art, developing artistic skills, collaborating with peers, and creating collective projects.
• Fun Dance Fitness Dance fitness sessions combining energetic dance routines with fitness exercises, held every Friday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Enniscrone Enterprise Centre. Priced at €8 per session.
• Ukrainian Craft Group A community initiative celebrating Ukrainian culture through traditional crafts, including bunting creation and handcrafted wall quilts, comprising Ukrainian community members and local volunteers.
• Men's Shed Non-profit initiative with two locations (Dromore West and Enniscrone) providing a safe space for men to engage in community activities, share knowledge, and build friendships through woodworking, gardening, and social interaction.
• Weekend and Evening Classes Relaxing and restorative wellbeing classes including Saturday Chair Yoga sessions and monthly evening mindfulness sessions covering breathwork, shamanic healing, sound bath, and meditation. Available at no charge.
• Adult Art Classes Art classes held every Friday from 2:00-3:30pm offering a welcoming space to explore painting, drawing, and mixed media. Cost is €5 per session with all materials provided.
• Family Support Services Designated Family Support Worker providing practical help and emotional support to families, including in-home family support, parenting courses, one-to-one support for children and young people, and group activities such as cookery, summer programmes, arts, and drama. Free and confidential. Funded by Tusla Child and Family Agency.
• Volunteer Programme Volunteer opportunities offering individuals the chance to support families and individuals in the community, with training provided and opportunities for personal growth.
• Work Experience Programme Work experience opportunities for 3rd-level Social Care students and Transition Year students, providing practical placement experience in a supportive social care and community work environment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple families and individuals supported with family issues, computer skills, and social integration

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Education and Training Board (ETB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for delivering English Language Classes and Digital Skills Training programmes. The ETB provides accredited educational programmes through the centre.
• Abhainn StudiosecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent Irish fine art print shop and bespoke framing studio based in Enniscrone. Collaborates on community art workshops and the 'Where do we all belong?' visual art project.
• Gearoid O'DeaminorOthersAward-winning artist who conducted drawing workshop for teenagers aged 14-18 as part of Black Pig Festival. Created collaborative mural artwork.
• Kathi BurkeminorOthersAward-winning artist who led rock pool art workshop for children aged 3-8. Created collaborative artwork displayed in Old Church.
• Noel Feeney (Abhainn Studio)minorOthersFine art printmaker who conducted collage workshop for children aged 10-14. Children designed music album covers.
• Chad KevenyminorOthersInternational artist with residencies in China, Brazil, Germany, and Argentina. Conducted booklet-making workshop with teenagers aged 12-18 about family members who have migrated.
• Aoife DooleyminorOthersAward-winning illustrator, writer, and comedian known for 'Frankie's World' graphic novel series. Conducted arts and crafts workshop.
• Ronan DillonminorOthersConcept and Direction for 'Where do we all belong?' socially-engaged visual art project addressing loneliness in Co. Sligo.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Foróige: Ireland's national youth development organisation, partially overlapping with WSFRC's youth programmes and similarly funded by state and philanthropic sources.
• Crosscare: Large Dublin-based social care agency offering family support, youth services, and community programmes with overlapping scope and Tusla funding relationships.

Direct peers

• Tallaght Family Resource Centre: Large urban FRC in South Dublin operating the same Tusla-funded family support and community education model.
• Southill Family Resource Centre: Limerick-based FRC offering family support, education, youth work, and men's programmes under the same national FRC framework.
• Northside Family Resource Centre: Dublin-based FRC operating under the same Tusla National Family and Community Base Support Programme, delivering comparable family support, education, and community integration services.
• Ballymun Family Resource Centre: Tusla-funded FRC providing family support, parenting programmes, and community education in north Dublin – directly comparable in service mix, funder, and target population.

Emerging players

• Family Carers Ireland: National charity supporting family carers; overlaps with WSFRC's family support remit but is more focused on caregiving populations specifically.

Regional players

• North West Simon Community: Community-based charity operating in the same North West Ireland region (Sligo/Leitrim/Donegal) addressing disadvantage and family housing instability – geographically and thematically aligned.
• Sligo Family Support CLG: Local Sligo-based family support provider offering comparable parenting and child welfare services in overlapping county geography.

Others

• Men's Sheds Association Ireland: National umbrella body for Men's Shed initiatives, directly relevant as WSFRC operates Men's Shed locations in Dromore West and Enniscrone.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WestSligoFamilyResourceCentre
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/west-sligo-family-resource-centre-ltd

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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