St. Canice’s Community Action Ltd (SCCA) is a not for profit registered charity that was originally formed in 1991. It was created by parish parents and residents due to pressing social problems in our community housing areas. In particular due to social problems facing children, young people and parents.
ABOUT US
Since then we have grown to a large and diverse social and community support service running a variety of family, children and adult support, enterprise and training services including:
- The Fr. McGrath Family Resource Centre
- The Learning Tree Childcare
- Kilkenny Multimedia IT Training Centre
- St. Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall
All these services, social enterprises and initiatives have grown from our Family Resource Centre.
The Fr. McGrath Family Resource Centre, a formerly derelict building and green space site in the heart of the Butts housing estate, purchased by SCCA in 1995. Finally, it was placed in Trust for the perpetual community use, and has since seen an investment of millions of euro over the following years.
Moreover, our newly adapted, three storey facility now boasts some of the best family and children support and training facilities in Kilkenny City. Our local centre includes extensive public play grounds, sports areas and public green space park facilities.
Our Partners & Supports
