[PR] Community Support Programme - Dublin Bus

Community Support Programme
Friday, March 05, 2010

Now in its seventh year, the Dublin Bus Community Support Programme is underway again for 2010.

To date, over 1,000 community and voluntary groups have benefited from the Community Support Programme. Any group that is located where Dublin Bus operates services is eligible to apply. Each application is judged independently and successful groups will be awarded grants of €5,000, €2,000 or €1,000. For more details click here. http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/About-Us/Community-Events/Community-Support-Programme/

Now in its seventh year, the Dublin Bus Community Support Programme is underway again for 2010.

To date, over 1,000 community and voluntary groups have benefited from the Community Support Programme. Any group that is located where Dublin Bus operates services is eligible to apply. Each application is judged independently and successful groups will be awarded grants of €5,000, €2,000 or €1,000.

In order to apply for this year’s programme you must complete an application form.

Forms are also available to download here or from:

Dublin Bus Community Support Programme Co-ordinator,
Media & Communications Department,
59 Upper O’Connell Street,
Dublin 1.
Phone: (01) 703 4269
Email: community@dublinbus.ie

What is CSP

Dublin Bus Community Support Programme

As the largest public transport provider in The Greater Dublin Area, Dublin Bus plays an integral part in the various communities that make up its customer base.Over the years the company has implemented various corporate social responsibility programmes as a way of building links with different communities.Chief amongst these initiatives is The Dublin Bus Community Support Programme (CSP).

The Dublin Bus Community Support Programme was launched in December 2003 as a way of recognising the valuable work done by local charities and voluntary groups based across the Dublin Bus service network. Ex-international footballer and Sunderland Chairman, Niall Quinn has been patron of the initiative since 2003.

This is the 7th year of the programme and to date, over 1000 groups have received funding from Dublin Bus with many worthwhile causes in communities across Dublin being helped.

Under the programme, Dublin Bus awards grants to these groups in the amounts of €5,000, €2,000, and €1,000. The grants are funded from long-term unclaimed change receipts.

Under the terms of The Community Support Programme, local groups can apply under the following headings:

* Children
* Sport
* People with disabilities
* Older People
* Environment and the local community
* Education- alcohol, drugs, literacy, and health

Entrants must submit a proposal with details about their organisation and the item/event etc which they wish to have funded. The application is then judged by an independent adjudicating panel. The winning entrants are invited to the awards ceremony where they receive details of their individual award.

Any group that is located within the Dublin Bus service network- including Greystones, Kilcock and Clonee can apply for funding. Successful applicants last year included; Dublin 17 School Completion Programme, CARI (Children At Risk in Ireland), Headstrong, C.R.Y (Cardiac Risk in Youth), Pieta House, Depaul Ireland, Choices Befriending the Elderly Service, Tallaght Deaf Club and Dyspraxia Association of Ireland.

CSP 2009 Winners

The closing date for application forms for last year’s programme was Friday 26th June 2009 and 125 groups have been awarded funding under the programme. To view the full lists of winners, please click on the links below.

Winners of €5,000 awards 2009 http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/About-Us/Community-Events/Community-Support-Programme/5000-Awards-2009/

Winners of €2,000 awards 2009 http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/About-Us/Community-Events/Community-Support-Programme/2000-Awards-2009/

Winners of €1,000 awards 2009 http://www.dublinbus.ie/en/About-Us/Community-Events/Community-Support-Programme/1000-Awards-2009/

CSP Roadshows 2010

Dublin Bus Community Support Programme Roadshows will soon be visiting a shopping centre near you!

The Roadshows will visit shopping centres throughout Dublin in March to launch the 2010 Community Support Programme.
CSP and Niall Quinn
The first Roadshow is stopping off at Liffey Valley Shopping Centre on Monday, 1st March at 10:00hrs. The programme’s patron, Chairman of Sunderland F.C. and former Irish International footballer, Niall Quinn will be arriving at 11:00hrs to officially launch this year’s programme.

At each Roadshow, application forms for the programme will be available and Dublin Bus staff will be on hand to provide information on the Community Support Programme; how to fill out the application form, the success of the programme to date, and most importantly how Dublin Bus can help your community group. Staff will also be handing out goodies and you will be given the chance to win Dublin Bus tickets.


Upcoming Roadshows:

Thursday 11th March: Dun Laoghaire Shopping Centre 8.30a.m. to 8p.m.
Thursday 18th March: Donaghmede Shopping Centre 9a.m. to 8p.m.
Thursday 25th March: The Square, Tallaght 9a.m. to 8p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there!