Buíon is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union 
Buíon Phort Láirge (trading name of Waterford Area Partnership) was established in November 1995.
It is one of 49 Local Development Companies operating throughout Ireland. Local Development Companies (LDCs) are governed by partnerships between the state and community & voluntary sector with a mission to deliver programmes and services that meet the needs of local communities and improve the quality of life for our citizens.
Our programmes and services cover areas such as; rural development & community development, addressing food poverty, employment training & access, education & personal development opportunities, start your own business / social enterprise and climate action.
Buíon is a not-for-profit, volunteer-led organisation that takes a bottom up approach to the development of local services and programmes and welcomes engagement from all groups and individuals who align with our values of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our Vision: A diverse and inclusive society that values everyone through promoting access, participation, equality and human rights.
Our Mission: We work in collaboration with others to empower communities and individuals by implementing person-centred programmes and activities that support social inclusion and equality.
Our Values: Innovation, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity, Person-Centred
Want to know more about what we can do for you or your community? Contact us at info@buion.ie.
Waterford Area Partnership Annual Accounts 2023 WAP Annual Accounts 2023
Waterford Area Partnership Annual Accounts 2024 WAP Annual Accounts 2024
Buíon Phort Láirge is contracted to deliver a range of programmes on behalf of the Government of Ireland:
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2024-2028 aims to increase social inclusion at a local level. It is a targeted, holistic programme, for those who experience discrimination and exclusion, and are less likely to access mainstream services. It provides supports directly to people and communities, and links them into existing services.
To find out more about the programme view the SICAP Info Video and visit who-we-help to see a list of people who are proritised for SICAP supports.
“The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021 -2027.”
The Department of Children, Equality & Youth funds Buíon to deliver the Atelier Roma Project.
The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and Youth (DCEDIY) funds the Integration & Employment of Migrants Programme.
The Department of Social Protection, through Intreo, funds the Waterford City Local Area Employment Services in collaboration with Waterford Leader Partnership.
The Tús Programme is an initiative of the Department of Social Protection.
The Workability Programme is jointly funded by the Government of Ireland through the Department of Social Protection, and the EU, through the EIST Programme.