WELCOME

Delivering Programmes That Service The Needs of the Community

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Providing the best care since 1985

The Finglas Centre delivers programmes that cater to the needs of the community by providing education, training, employment and environment opportunities.
The centre was founded in 1985 in response to the economic downturn during the 1980’s. It provides a range of supports for those in disadvantage.

Since 2015 30,000+ clients have availed of our services, having been supported through employment services, welfare information, family issues and people in recovery.

News and Insights

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Charity Shop

The Finglas Centre runs a charity shop with all proceeds going back into the centre,

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Memorial Garden

The Finglas Centre through funding from DCC erected a memorial area opposite the Centre. This

Community Support Service
The Finglas Centre’s Community Support Service provides a variety of supports to the people of Finglas and the surrounding area. Many of these services are free of charge. Our services are provided on a one-to-one basis by our dedicated, professional, friendly staff.
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Information Services

The Finglas Centre has several staff members trained in providing you with information on your welfare rights and entitlements, back to work schemes, education and training courses, as well as general advice and information. We also keep a variety of common application forms and papers on file and can help you fill these out.

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Traveller Development Support
The Finglas Centre through  funding from Dublin City Council employs a part time development officer to work with the Traveller community and co-ordinate the work of the Finglas Traveller Development Group.
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Community Education
The centre offers education routes to members of the community. We have a training room with 12 laptops enabling the centre to provide accessible computer training to the public and specific target groups.
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Administration Services
  • E-mail
  • Photocopying
  • Typing: Assignments/Reports/Letters
  • Laminating
  • Binding
  • Scanning
  • Computer/Internet Access
  • Professional CV Service

(A small fee applies for some of the above services.)

Testimonials

What our Customers Say

“Special thanks to the Information Officer for his patience in dealing with my application for carers allowance”

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“Excellent service, staff very helpful”

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“To all of the staff its great to have your very friendly service, I appreciate your kindness”