Enable Ireland begins fundraising for East Cork adult services hub

Enable Ireland has launched a fundraising campaign for the Mill View adult services hub in Midleton.

The charity, a disability services provider, purchased a property on Cork Road in the town and, following confirmation of planning permission from Cork County Council, work commenced earlier this year to redevelop and modernise the bungalow.

The new development will include modernisation of the existing building and the addition of purpose built accessible features for individuals with disabilities.

This includes two fully adapted personal care rooms, a sensory room, therapy room, computer room, adapted kitchen and outdoor area.

PURCHASE COSTS

Including the purchase costs of the property, the overall project cost is just over €2m. However, a funding shortfall of €330,000 remains.

Enable Ireland is appealing to companies to nominate Enable Ireland as its charity partner or to consider this project for fundraising events or campaigns.

Enable Ireland CEO John O’Sullivan said that the new hub will be a specialised, community-based day centre for individuals with physical, sensory, or intellectual disabilities and will focus on promoting independence, community inclusion and personal goal achievement.

“This development aligns with the government’s ‘New Directions’ programme which moves away from traditional centre based care towards personalised, community included supports," 

he said.

County mayor Mary Linehan Foley added: "This new adult services hub represents a transformative step for the people of Midleton, a place where people of all abilities can learn, grow, and feel at home.

“This new development shows what we can achieve when organisations from across Cork work together."

Once the project is completed, the building in Midleton will have capacity for around twenty adults from the North and East Cork area.

Individuals attending the hub will benefit from tailored supports such as training, education, social activities and personal development, guided by person centred planning frameworks.

Enable Ireland currently operates three Cork hubs located in Ballincollig, Ballintemple and Carrigaline. They also provide vital respite services for adults from Ard Na Mara House in Ladysbridge.

Anyone wishing to make a donation towards Enable Ireland’s Mill View hub in Midleton can do so by visiting https://enableireland.ie/millview.