About Us

SCCUL Enterprises CLG who manage The SCCUL Enterprise Centre, Ballybane is a registered charity set up by but independent to St. Columba’s Credit Union, Galway in 2000. As a not for profit, social enterprise, SCCUL aims to champion societal change by promoting community, enterprise, wellbeing and social inclusion. Since its establishment, SCCUL has initiated and developed many projects in pursuit of its mission.

 

Currently, this is achieved through a number of successful initiatives operating from the West of Ireland;

  1. SCCUL Enterprise Centre,

  2. bizmentors

  3. SCCUL Sanctuary,

  4. Ballinfoile Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre

Our Vision

Thriving and inclusive communities with equal access to opportunities and services.

Our Mission

To work alongside communities and key strategic partners to support social and economic development and wellbeing.

Leadership Team

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TJ Forde

Chief Executive

TJ is a MSc in Business graduate with a proven track record in project and facility management. Having started with SCCUL in 2016 TJ has been involved in several aspects of the organisation which included projects for both social and entrepreneurial initiatives. Within his role as Enterprise Centre and BCNC manager TJ has managed teams which strive to support and foster growth in the local enterprise eco system and the local community alike.