Join
Why should my organisation join Westmeath PPN?
Your organisation should be involved to benefit greatly from…
Consultations
The opportunity to feed into consultations at local authority and national level
Networking
Network with and learn from other PPN groups in your MD or in your sector
Publicity
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Information
Access to relevant information i.e. funding opportunities, best practice, procedures and policies
Funding
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Representation
Elect representatives to decision making committees on behalf of the PPN
Training
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Follow the link below and fill out the short online form to apply for your membership.
Membership Criteria
- Are a not for profit, non-political and non-sectarian organisation.
- Are volunteer led (i.e. voluntary Board or Committee who are directly responsible for the organisation or group).
- Must have 3 or more members, and be open to new members.
- Must have an appropriate governance structure e.g. set of rules /constitution / financial procedures.
- Must agree with the aims, objectives and principles of Westmeath PPN.
- Must be independent, with a committee or board (not a substructure or subcommittee).
- Must carry out their activities in an open and transparent manner.
- Must have a base in and/or be active in Westmeath.
- Must be a minimum of six months in existence for full membership. If an organisation is less than 6 months in existence, they may apply to be an associate member.
- Associate Member Organisations do not have the power to make nominations, or have voting rights, however they can put forward motions.
- A member organisation shall cease to be a member of the WPPN if the organisation no longer qualifies under the conditions laid down for membership.
Each new member organisation chooses to join one of the three ‘colleges’ or ‘pillars’ of the WPPN. These pillars match the primary interests of an organisation. The pillars are known as the ‘Community and Voluntary’, ‘Social Inclusion’ and ‘Environmental’ pillars.
Community & Voluntary
Their primary objectives focus on community responses to local issues and have activities that promote the overall wellbeing in their community.
Social Inclusion
Their primary objectives centre around working to improve the life chances and opportunities of those who are marginalised in society, living in poverty or in unemployment using community development approaches to build sustainable communities, where the values of equality and inclusion are promoted.
Environmental
Their primary focus is environmental protection and/or environmental sustainability. Organisations who wish to join the Environmental College must meet the criteria for membership of a national body known as the ‘Environmental Pillar’. For more information on joining this pillar please contact us at ppn@westmeathcoco.ie
Apply for Membership
Apply for membership of Westmeath Public Participation Network by clicking on the link below and filling out our short online form. New applications are considered by the WPPN Secretariat at their monthly meetings.