Greyscale OFF High Contrast OFF Text Size A A A Pobal Maps Research & Analysis News Contact Us Careers About Pobal Programmes Portals Resources Home About Pobal Search Search icon About Pobal ABOUT POBAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEETING MINUTES EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM FUNDER DEPARTMENTS CORPORATE POLICIES CORPORATE FINANCE COMPLIANCE, AUDIT & RISK CAREERS Pobal works on behalf of Government to support communities and local agencies toward achieving social inclusion and development. Pobal, formerly known as Area Development Management, was established in 1992 by the Irish Government in agreement with the European Commission to manage an EU Grant for local development. The role of Pobal today is to provide management and support services to circa 31 programmes in the areas of Social Inclusion and Equality, Inclusive Employment and Enterprise, and Early Years and Young People. We administer these programmes on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development, the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, the Department of Social Protection, as well as the Department of Health/HSE, the Department of Justice, and a number of EU bodies. Allocating circa €717 million in 2020 Our activities and priorities are shaped by the context and policies laid out in several reports, including but not limited to, the Programme for Government – Government for National Recovery 2011-2016, the Action Plan for Jobs, the Action Plan for Rural Development, Project Ireland 2040 and Pathways to Work. We work in the areas of social inclusion, early childhood care and education, community development, peace and reconciliation, equality, labour market supports and education and training. Some of the groups supported by Government through Pobal include the long term unemployed, young people, farmers / fishermen, families, Travellers, older people and ex-prisoners. We have formed alliances nationally and internationally including close working relationships with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI). Our work ranges from programme design to implementation support to financial administration and governance of funding allocations. We promote quality enhancement amongst local community based groups, develop programme and system management tools and work to ensure funded projects work within agreed guidelines We also provide good practice case studies, evaluations, and demographic information that support Government Departments in making policy decisions. Tools such as Pobal Maps and the Pobal HP Deprivation Index are made freely available to allow policy makers and communities respond to needs identified by these sets of tools. Pobal works on an all-island basis, with offices in Dublin, Monaghan, Sligo, Clifden, Letterkenny, Cork, Galway city, Limerick, Mullingar and Kilkenny, employing over 500 staff. Vision Our vision is one in which Pobal, Government and communities work effectively together to create a cohesive and inclusive society. We work to ensure that resources and supports are targeted to meet community needs. Our core role in delivering this vision is through providing an effective programme and grant management service for the Irish Government. Mission Our mission is to work with Government and local and national community organisations to combat social exclusion and to improve outcomes for communities, families, individuals and children. We work to provide an efficient and robust programme and grant management service for the Irish Government. This work is underpinned by high standards in accountability of allocations and financial management, and ongoing support to all those we serve. 2020 Annual Report Click the cover below to view the 2020 annual report: Periodic Critical Review Please click here to read the Periodic Critical Review report of Pobal conducted by our lead department, the Department of Rural and Community Development and approved by Minister Humphreys on 29th September 2021. Pobal provides guidance & support in the day-to-day management of non-profit organisations. VIEW MANAGING BETTER GUIDES Pobal Strategic Plan 2018-2021 Last updated 14th August 2018 Download PDF (3.08 MB) Pobal 2020 Schedule of Payments to Local and National Community Based organisations Last updated 27th October 2021 Download PDF (4.50 MB) Annual Reports Select a Year 2020 (English version) 2020 (Irish Version) 2019 (English version) 2019 (Irish version) 2018 (English Version) 2018 (Irish Version) 2017 (English Version) 2017 (Irish Version) 2016 (English version) 2016 (Irish version) 2015 (English version) 2015 (Irish version) 2014 (English version) 2014 (Irish version) 2013 (English version) 2013 (Irish version) Pobal administer and manage Government and EU funding to address disadvantage and support social inclusion. 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