Vision
To support, provide and deliver supports to sustainable permanent communities on the inhabited offshore islands primarily and any other adjacent peripheral area whose development is intrinsically linked to that of the islands.
Mission
Comhar na nOileán will support balanced sustainable development, address decline in island populations and communities, promote equal and equitable access and opportunity to education, training, employment services through the delivery of programmes and initiatives using area-based local development strategies and a bottom up community-driven development approach.
Values
Our values are to treat everyone who interacts with the company with care, courtesy, respect, kindness and professionalism. We value the community and voluntary sector. We value development work which is in balance with the natural environment on the islands. We value our partnerships and collaborative work which increases the value and impact of our activities. We value accountability and transparency in all that we do. We value the culture and language of the Islands and we put An Teanga Ghaeilge at the centre of our work. Comhar na nOileán is well placed due to its involvement and success to date, its extensive knowledge and understanding of island issues to deliver programmes that address social exclusion and disadvantage.
Comhar na nOileán are guided by the following values in the establishment and delivery of our programmes and strategic plan:
- Having a shared purpose
- Collective ownership and responsibility
- Inclusive partnership
- Valuing all contributions equally, and,
- Openness and commitment to change
We are committed to: equality, fairness, justice and social inclusion, rural and community development and environmental sustainability.