In 1979, the Confederation of Community Groups moved
to larger premises at 2 Bridge Street and relocated
from there in 1997 to Ballybot
House at Cornmarket from where it currently operates.
The growth and development of the Confederation of Community
Groups from its small beginnings some 30 years ago has
been impressive. From a small organisation with 2 staff
it now employs more than 28
staff in a range of community projects and services.
It's turnover is in the region of £1m per annum
and with a capital asset base of £2million, represented
by Ballybot
House, it is a strong and vibrant organisation that
takes its place among the social partners that have
worked hard over the years to make Newry a better place
to live and more importantly for its citizens a place
where they are well placed to play a part in the civic
and cultural life for which Newry and Mourne is well
known.
Ballybot
House, represented change and progress for the Confederation.
This centrally located multi-purpose Resource Centre
as well as providing accommodation for the Confederation
of Community Groups and for some 20 voluntary and community
organisations offers potential for sustainability to
the Confederation of Community Groups and its work.
Since 1997 and the move to Ballybot House, the services
we provide to the local community have grown and developed
and the voluntary and community sector now benefits
from greater visibility and recognition of the valuable
work it does.
The future of the Confederation is further strengthened
by the transparent and accountable way it conducts its
business. Our work is governed by a democratically elected
Management
Committee who themselves are representative of our
membership. Our Annual General meeting and Annual Report
is published in October of each year and this ensures
full accountability in the work we carry out.
The Confederation of Community Groups Management Committee
also has responsibility for setting the Strategic direction
for the Confederation of Community Groups and the publication
of the Strategic and Development Plan is part of this
transparent process. This plan sets out our vision and
plans until 2007 as we are especially mindful of our
obligations to satisfactorily meet the needs and expectations
of all our stakeholders. |
