Community Games launches new Strategic Plan 2022-24
Community Games launched its 2022 to 2024 Strategic Plan in the grounds of Visual Carlow on Sunday last, March 13, a fitting location considering Visual Carlow and St Patrick’s College Carlow will host Aldi Community Games Arts and Cultural Weekend from on August 26-28, when somr 1,500 children will be painting, drawing, singing, dancing and more as they represent their counties.
Westmeath Community Games chairperson Emily Wallace, who was part of the Strategic committee, attended the launch last weekend in Carlow. She said: “This strategic plan is a vital document to the future sustainable growth and promotion of community. It is the culmination of an extensive and far-reaching process of consultation and engagement throughout 2021.”
Guided by Senan Turnball, an independent consultant, the process included several surveys, online workshops and face to face focus groups (when feasible).
“In addition, we consulted with key stakeholders including our main sponsors and Sport Ireland. All feedback was carefully collated and helped form this Strategic Plan,” said Ms Wallace.
“The plan will place a particular emphasis on volunteer support, training and development. This strategic document will help Community Games continue to thrive and be an essential part of Irish society by being a source of fun, sport and culture for every child in Ireland for years to come.”
David Hoysted, chief executive, added: “I am delighted with the release of Community Games Strategic Plan 2022-2024, which provides a roadmap for the short to medium term future of Community Games. I look forward to working with the board, staff and volunteers to implement this plan across all its pillars within Community Games.
“I am thankful to the Strategic Planning Group for their unfailing commitment to engage with all our members to ensure that we asked the right questions and that every voice was heard, resulting in an ambitious yet feasible living document that addresses the needs of our organisation.
“The implementation of this plan will ensure that Community Games not only stays relevant but continues to grow and develop, while as allows, staying true to our mission.”