Women’s Aid Dundalk: Tender - Strategic Work Plan 2026 – 2030
Strategic Work Plan 2026 – 2030
Background
Women’s Aid Dundalk is a limited company with charitable status. It was founded in 1994 by volunteers in response to the identified need for a dedicated service for women and children experiencing Domestic Violence. Initially providing a part-time helpline and drop-in service, it has grown to become the organisation that it is today. We are an organisation of 79 people, including staff, management, volunteers and Council of Management members providing a diverse range of services for Women and Children impacted by Domestic Abuse/Coercive Control, and to the wider community.
Women’s Aid Dundalk CLG is a member service of Safe Ireland National Social Change Agency on Domestic Sexual and Gender Based Violence. We are registered with the Charities Regulator, the Voluntary Regulation Code for Approved Housing Bodies and are almost fully compliant with the Governance Code.
Women’s Aid Dundalk is also one of the prioritised 18 refuge developments in the country. This development is currently at stage 3 of the 4 stage CAS application process with an expected completion date of June 2027.
Purpose of this piece of work
Women’s Aid Dundalk is 30 years in existence. It has grown and expanded significantly over the years to incorporate a team of 55 staff, 14 CE & Tús participants and 10 volunteers. It manages a substantial budget and delivers services to just over a 1000 individual women annually.
As an organisation we believe it is time to evaluate and review the vision, mission and values of the organisation to ensure that it is robust, ready to continue its work and to plan as the organisation undertakes major development in the coming 4 years.
Objective
The overall objective of this body of work is to develop a 4-year Strategic Plan for the organisation.