About the CLP

The Community Leadership Programme is a key project for NICVA and IFI

Established in 1993, the Community Leadership Programme is now in its fourth phase and continues to offer exciting and innovative training and learning opportunities which aim to strengthen the leadership capacity of community groups.

The Programme will be delivered to 30-35 groups per year over three years in Northern Ireland and the southern border counties, in areas of weak community infrastructure and disadvantage.

Community organisations for 2009 have now been recruited based on: greatest need, stage of development, potential to gain from the Programme and commitment to learning and development, including the willingness to network with others.

Groups will be allocated £2,500 (€2,750) to develop a particular project of their choice during the year, and individuals from the selected groups may gain a Certificate in Management Practice from the University of Ulster and a Level 5 accreditation from the Institute of Leadership and Management.