FUTURE FIT is part of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Local Area Action Plan for County Monaghan, and is delivered under Theme Two: Thriving and Peaceful Communities – Capacity Building and Community Development Programme. The lead partner in the Local Area Action Plan is Monaghan County Council. Monaghan Integrated Development CLG have responsibility for the FUTURE FIT Project.
About Future Fit
Future Fit aims to work with 24 community and voluntary groups and 400 participants, providing tailored supports that help organisations to grow stronger, more inclusive, and more sustainable. The programme was identified as a key priority through a local consultation process, which highlighted the need to better equip groups to:
- Apply for funding with confidence
- Strengthen governance and committee structures
- Encourage joint working and collaboration
- Plan for long-term sustainability
The project also supports individuals who would like to get involved in a group or committee for the first time, helping to build leadership, diversity and participation within communities.
Training and Supports Available
- Governance Code Training
- Good Relations Training
- Funding Application Training and Assistance
- Committee Skills Training
- Social Media Training
- Diversity Awareness Training
- Support for groups to develop new ideas and identify funding to progress them
- Networking events and shared learning opportunities
A project supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
