Westport Family and Community Resource Centre in Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland run a wide range of community development projects, offers low cost counselling and play therapy, and a drop in information and support service.
We are 1 of 113 FRCs in Ireland and part of the National Family Resource Centre programme.
Opening Hours
CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
Staff are available on phone, email and Facebook.
Tel - 098 24419
Email - admin@westportfrc.ie
Facebook - www.facebook.com/westportfrc
We are 1 of 113 FRCs in Ireland and part of the National Family Resource Centre programme.
Opening Hours
CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS
Staff are available on phone, email and Facebook.
Tel - 098 24419
Email - admin@westportfrc.ie
Facebook - www.facebook.com/westportfrc
A snapshot of the work we carried out in 2020
We adapted as best we could to meet the needs of the community during the pandemic. Some projects had to be halted and some new ones were started. At times we had to close our doors but always remained (and remain) available to the people who need us.
Thank you so much to all our committed company trustees, volunteers, staff, funders and donors who together make this work possible.
We have lots in the pipeline for 2021 so please follow our Facebook page to keep up to date!
We adapted as best we could to meet the needs of the community during the pandemic. Some projects had to be halted and some new ones were started. At times we had to close our doors but always remained (and remain) available to the people who need us.
Thank you so much to all our committed company trustees, volunteers, staff, funders and donors who together make this work possible.
We have lots in the pipeline for 2021 so please follow our Facebook page to keep up to date!
Supports available during the COVID-19 Crisis
Our AGM took place 0n 8th October 2020 via Zoom. While we were sad to say goodbye to those leaving the Voluntary Management Committee after 6 years, we were also very excited to have 5 new members join us. The bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience, and the generosity of wanting to contribute positively to their community. A very warm welcome to Judy Casey, Sue Hynes, Sonya Murray, Maria McHale and Mary O'Malley. All are either current or previous volunteers. Here is our updated list of Voluntary Management Committee members:
Pat Conway - Chairperson
Daphne Mooney - Company Secretary
Naomi DeRis - Treasurer
Paddy Guthrie - Vice Treasurer
Mark Garavan
Judy Casey
Sue Hynes
Sonya Murray
Maria McHale
Mary O'Malley Graham
Pat Conway - Chairperson
Daphne Mooney - Company Secretary
Naomi DeRis - Treasurer
Paddy Guthrie - Vice Treasurer
Mark Garavan
Judy Casey
Sue Hynes
Sonya Murray
Maria McHale
Mary O'Malley Graham
Services Update / Notice of Changes
Health, Safety, and Wellbeing
To support and maintain the health, safety, and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers, we are developing new processes and ways of working.
Behind Closed Doors
We continue to work behind closed doors. We offer information and support over phone, email and through social media.
Rotating Schedule
Staff will work in office on a rota basis to minimise points of contact. Staff and our Voluntary Management Committee continue to meet online.
Resuming Programmes and Activities
A number of our programmes and activities have resumed with safety measures in place.
Meeting Room Usage
Essential one-to-one supports such as outreach services can resume face-to-face working. Counselling is taking place over phone or video calls. It is not possible for groups to return yet unfortunately.
Cleaning Protocols
Cleaning protocols have been developed and areas of high contact are cleaned thoroughly between uses.
Staying Safe
We apply a risk-based approach to returning to work and we are taking the precautions necessary to comply fully with the public health advice.
To support and maintain the health, safety, and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers, we are developing new processes and ways of working.
Behind Closed Doors
We continue to work behind closed doors. We offer information and support over phone, email and through social media.
Rotating Schedule
Staff will work in office on a rota basis to minimise points of contact. Staff and our Voluntary Management Committee continue to meet online.
Resuming Programmes and Activities
A number of our programmes and activities have resumed with safety measures in place.
Meeting Room Usage
Essential one-to-one supports such as outreach services can resume face-to-face working. Counselling is taking place over phone or video calls. It is not possible for groups to return yet unfortunately.
Cleaning Protocols
Cleaning protocols have been developed and areas of high contact are cleaned thoroughly between uses.
Staying Safe
We apply a risk-based approach to returning to work and we are taking the precautions necessary to comply fully with the public health advice.
FoodCloud Project
We have teamed up with FoodCloud and Tesco Westport to redistribute surplus food to families in Westport. It is a wonderful voluntary project which ensures excess food goes to people rather than to waste!
How it works (subject to change):
- Our staff and volunteers collect surplus food from Tesco that would otherwise be going to waste.
- A box of food is dropped, free of charge, to anyone who signs up for the service. Deliveries are currently on a Wednesday, Friday or Saturday night and are contactless (left on your doorstep).
- The type and quantity of food will vary from week to week, but it is all perishable goods such as bread, fruit and vegetables.
- To sign up or for more information, please contact us on 098 24419 or email admin@westportfrc.ie.
How it works (subject to change):
- Our staff and volunteers collect surplus food from Tesco that would otherwise be going to waste.
- A box of food is dropped, free of charge, to anyone who signs up for the service. Deliveries are currently on a Wednesday, Friday or Saturday night and are contactless (left on your doorstep).
- The type and quantity of food will vary from week to week, but it is all perishable goods such as bread, fruit and vegetables.
- To sign up or for more information, please contact us on 098 24419 or email admin@westportfrc.ie.
The Fairgreen, Westport, Co. Mayo F28 N620 Tel. 098 24419
Email admin@westportfrc.ie Company No. 380806 Charity No. 16804
Email admin@westportfrc.ie Company No. 380806 Charity No. 16804
