Agency bids to extend reach of services to marginalised Cork communities

Cork City Partnership, which has headquarters in Blackpool and spends €4.5m-€5m annually in areas including Churchfield, Gurranabraher, Togher, Blackpool, Knocknaheeny, and Mayfield, now plans to expand

Cork City Partnership provides supports to marginalised communities. Picture: Denis Scannell

An agency which provides supports and services to marginalised communities in Cork city has announced ambitious plans to expand into the extended city areas.

Cork City Partnership (CCP), established in 1992 to support the development of an inclusive and just society, is based in Blackpool. Over the last three decades it has established outreach offices in areas including Churchfield, Gurranabraher, Togher, Blackpool, Knocknaheeny, and Mayfield.