About Us

Our Mission

Making Connections’ mission is to alleviate loneliness and isolation by providing Befriending and Wellbeing
Supports that empower people to stay healthy and socially connected.

Our Vision

A community where no older person is isolated or alone

Our Commitment to Good Governance

Making Connections is a registered charity (Company Number 559418 | CHY21301 | CRA 20149635). We confirm that our organisation complies with The Governance Code for the Community, Voluntary and Charitable Sector in Ireland.

 

Our Board of Directors

Laura Ryan (Chair)

Helen Boyd (Company Secretary)

Timothy Brick (Treasurer)

Jordan Cambell

Colin Shaw

I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgment; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.

Brené Brown

Our Values

Purposeful Work

Collaboration

Optimism

Integrity

Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Council worked in partnership with Making Connections throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and the charity is currently an active member of the drl Age Friendly Alliance. They are extrememly knowledeable about the needs of older people in the county and they understand the importance of guiding and mentoring volunteers to enable them to positively support older people.

Michelle Carrol

Senior Community Officer | Dlr County Council

A Collaborative Approach

National Alignment

E

Age Friendly Ireland

E

National Positive Aging Stratergy

E

Healthy Ireland

E

Volunteer Ireland

Local Collaboration

E

Dlr Community Response Forum

E

Dlr Volunteer Centre

E

Corporate Partners

E

Other Agencies

Frontline Collaboration

E

HSE Managers of Services of Older People

E

HSE Primary Care Teams

E

Hospitals

E

Community Gardai