NICHE is a community health initiative working within Knocknaheeny, Hollyhill and surrounding areas of Cork city to improve health, wellbeing and quality of life.
NICHE is core funded and supported by the HSE Cork North Community Work Department. It receives additional funding from the HSE and other sources for specific projects. Partnerships with other organisations and individuals provide non-monetary contributions, such as: expertise, time, skills, venues or catering, which supports our work.
NICHE is a limited company with charity status. It’s board of management is made up of representatives of the local community, HSE, UCC and independent members.
NICHE Vision
All people in Knocknaheeny, Hollyhill and surrounding areas can live full and healthy lives.
NICHE Mission
To involve the local community in meaningful partnerships with NICHE and others to develop actions to improve and sustain health and wellbeing outcomes.
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Who we are:
Staff:
| Manager | Hilary Fitzgerald |
| Administrator | Carmel Murphy |
| Community Health Worker | Mary Byrd |
| Community Health Worker | Paula Casey |
| Community Health Worker | Amy Russell |
| Community Arts for Health & Community Garden Co-ordinator | Charlotte Donovan |
| Community Gardener | Triona Murphy |
| Tool Box Men’s Shed Facilitator, Caretaker & Maintenance | John Paul O’Brien |
Board of Management:
| Helen McCarthy | Chairperson |
| Professor Ivan Perry | Deputy Chairperson |
| Eileen Collins | Treasurer |
| Michael Freyne | Secretary |
| Theresa McCarthy | |
| Donal Morgan | |
| Ger Philips | |
| Pat Corbett | |
| Tony Fitzgerald | |
| Angela Kalatazake | |
| Kevin O’Callaghan |
Company Details:
Company Number: 304947 Charity Number: 13393
Solicitors: Fitzgerald Solicitors, Floor 3A, 6, Lapps Quay, Cork.
Bank: TSB North Main Street, Cork.
Auditors: Buckley & Co. Registered Auditors & Accountants, Floor 2B, 6, Lapps Quay,Cork.