Governance: How should we set up and run our community group?
Building a firm foundation for your group will mean that you will grow strongly. These resources will tell you about how to best set up a community group choosing the system that works best for you. Our tool was devised by University of Galway working with three decarbonisation zone(DZ) a group that is working to reduce the carbon emissions of the community. It is officially recognised by its county or city council which supports it's work groups in Galway, Sligo and Mayo.
Social Enterprises In Ireland: Legal Structures Guide
This guide gives the reader lots of information on the legal structures available for social enterprises in Ireland. It includes general...
Social Enterprise Toolkit
A toolkit for social enterprises, including various exercises, strategies, and advice to help organizations succeed. It covers topics such as...
Community Energy: A Practical Guide to Reclaiming Power
A full guide all about community energy. It covers everything you need to build a core team, [tooltip text="how people get on with eachother in...
Tools for helping with Committee Setup (from SEAI SEC Programme)
This is a gateway or starting point into many resources offered by the SEAI. These are aimed at helping sustainable energy communities grom. It...
Collection of Resources for Community Groups (from Galway PPN)
A very large collection of resources, and guidelines specially made for community groups. It talks about topics from national policies and legal...
A Guide to Setting Up and Running a Residents Association
While this booklet is a detailed guide about how to set up a Residents Association, and how to manage it once you've set it up, its lessons are...
Setting Up a New Community Organization
Get thorough guidance on how to set up a voluntary or community organization. This document covers important topics like how to identify your...
Best Practice For Community Groups Guide
A comprehensive guide on best practices, strategies, and guidelines for community and voluntary groups. This guide covers essential topics such...
Board Roles Relationships and Boundaries
This is a presentation, providing an overview of board roles, relationships, and boundaries within the context of Galway Volunteer Centre. It...
Stakeholder Engagement Guide
A guide on stakeholder engagement within energy communities. It delves into governance building, risk management, and strategies to spark...
REScoop Guide for Stakeholder Management
A manual detailing the engagement and management of stakeholders within renewable energy cooperatives (REScoops). It outlines initial steps for...
Managing Virtual Meetings for Group Leaders
This guide is designed for community group leaders, offering extensive advice on organizing and conducting online meetings using various...
Self-Assessment RIPEET
Overview: This 2-page guide focuses on Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), encompassing themes such as governance, open science, public...
The Wheel – Governance Guide
Overview: This in a comprehensive governance guide for community and voluntary organizations. It explores numerous governance facets including...