Sector body
National design and craft development agency running maker membership, a public craftspeople directory and business-growth programmes for over 3,500 members.
Operates Ireland-wide · 4 listed services
Design and Crafts Council Ireland, based in Kilkenny, is the national body supporting craft and design makers and enterprises, providing programmes and supports to more than 3,500 members focused on sustainability, growth and innovation. Maker membership gives access to its services, projects and programmes, the Connect e-newsletter, and group insurance schemes covering personal accident and public liability cover. Fully professional members can list on the public directory of craftspeople, used by buyers and press to discover Irish makers. The council runs business development supports helping designers and makers raise their profile and reach new market opportunities. Both individuals and enterprises engaged in craft and design can apply to become members; the insurance schemes, directory listing and full programme suite require membership. Makers apply to join directly through the membership section of the website.
Design & Crafts Council Ireland lists 4 services on Irish Resource Hub across Ireland. The listed provision covers specialist expertise, network, information and guidance, and training. Its support includes Start a business, Mentoring and advice, Skills and training, Innovation and R&D, and Standards and compliance. 1 distinct eligibility condition is recorded across those services.
Business support informationRecorded as available Ireland-wide.
Listed provision includes specialist expertise, network, information and guidance, training.
Taken from this organisation's record and its published services.
Open to individuals and enterprises involved in craft and design; a professional directory listing requires professional membership status.
No organisation-wide eligibility rule is recorded. Eligibility is set by each individual service, so conditions vary by service and some support may not be open to every business.
Each distinct eligibility condition recorded for this organisation's services — check the service page for the full conditions.
Some public information or routes are open; course, programme, advisory, network or benefit access may require registration, payment, application or membership
The same conditions also apply to 3 further services listed below.
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Design & Crafts Council Ireland provides or coordinates market, technical or regulatory intelligence for businesses in its sector, subject to audience and access conditions.
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Ireland-wide
Design & Crafts Council Ireland provides or coordinates networking and peer learning for businesses in its sector, subject to audience and access conditions.
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Ireland-wide
Design & Crafts Council Ireland provides or coordinates sector information and practical guidance for businesses in its sector, subject to audience and access conditions.
Design & Crafts Council Ireland
Ireland-wide
Design & Crafts Council Ireland provides or coordinates training, events and capability development for businesses in its sector, subject to audience and access conditions.