Join County Wicklow PPN
Membership of Co Wicklow PPN is free and open to any community & voluntary group, environmental group, and any organisation or club addressing issues of social exclusion, working on a voluntary, co-operative or not for profit basis for the benefit of communities in County Wicklow. (for more information on the PPN colleges click HERE)
Members must have a base in and be active in County Wicklow.
For Full Membership and to be able to nominate people to sit on Boards/Committees as PPN Representatives groups should be in existence for at least one year, should have a committee, should have a Constitution or similar governing document, and should hold an AGM.
Associate Membership is available to groups who do not meet the full criteria above at the time of application. Membership is not available to state or semi-state bodies, local development agencies, Elected Representatives, parties and groups who have representational rights through other pillars of social partnership e.g. trade unions, and business organisations.
Please Note: Associate members group can not nominate people for or vote in elections for PPN Representative positions.
Benefits of Membership
- The opportunity to work with the PPN's elected representatives who are responsible for pursuing issues through local social structures.
- The opportunity to influence and change local government policy. Keep informed of local government plans and decisions for your area.
- Keep in touch with other community & voluntary groups in the county with a similar focus.
- Receive regular mailings and updates from PPN members including representative reports.
- Receive information on upcoming funding opportunities.
- The opportunity to attend information sessions/seminars on topics of interest to member groups.
- Receive support with the development of policies and Constitutions for your groups.
- The opportunity to avail of a greatly reduced insurance premium through the Community & Voluntary Forum group insurance scheme.