Welcome to our
2021
Annual Report
At COPE Galway we believe in social justice for all. In 2021 we were committed to understanding, respecting and responding to the needs of people in our community who struggle with the challenges of homelessness, of women and children who experience domestic abuse and to support older people towards healthy and active ageing.
While challenges this year threatened the smooth and uninterrupted operation of our services, we continued to deliver on our commitment, responding to 2,885 people across our services, which remained open throughout the year. On these pages, we hope to bring to light some of the incredible achievements during 2021 that help create a community where every person is valued, cared for and supported at every stage of life.
Our Vision
A community where every person is valued, cared for and supported at every stage of life.
Our Mission
Making a difference by empowering people, creating change and strengthening communities.
Our Impact in 2021
In 2021, across our services, we supported
2,885 People
Homeless Service
Supporting families and individuals in Galway who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.
1,316 people
994
Adults
332
Children
119
Families
814
Singles
Domestic Abuse Service
Supporting and empowering women, children, and young people who experience domestic abuse.
696 women and their children
117
Women admitted to refuge with 128 children
1,431
Outreach appointments (284 outreach clients)
40*
Play therapy sessions for 5* children
*successful early therapeutic
120
Court appointments for 110 women
Senior Support Service
Supports healthy and independent ageing at home.
873 older people
69,730
Meals produced and delivered to 757 individuals
70
Christmas gifts
2,798
Individuals helped via FEAD Programme
400+
Christmas hampers
Homeless Service
Homeless Service
“During the pandemic, I hit a few bumps on the road and my future suddenly became unclear and frightening. After overcoming some tough challenges and gaining a bit of self-belief I am hopeful again about where I can take my life next.”
Domestic Abuse Service
Domestic Abuse Service
To be believed is an amazing, empowering thing.
I would like other women to know that, even though it can be very difficult to make the decision to leave a marriage, if you go to the right places and talk to the right people, they will give you all the support you need.”
Elizabeth hopes her story will inspire even one woman to reach out for support.
Senior Support Service
Senior Support Service
Mary, an independent woman who has worked her whole life, loves the visits and phone calls from Carol, her befriender. Mary finds it difficult to believe that such a service is available at no cost to her. She says the Befriending Programme has transformed her life; that it gives her a sense of “being still important enough” at her age that someone would take the time to check in with her.
Advocacy and Awareness
Advocacy and Awareness
Whatever issues we face; we have to ask ourselves what society we want as citizens going forward.”
Dr. Mike Ryan | World Health Organisation 
While we continually advocate for those we support and assist them to advocate for themselves, we also seek legislative and policy change on a local and national level. We strive for positive change to address obstacles and challenges that hinder those we work with from having the quality of life they deserve, and to address some of the structural issues that lead to people seeking our supports.
Our People
Katie Padden
Support Worker
Family Support Service
Our People
I am blown away by what you all do every day for so many. You are the real heroes who have done this for years Serving and protecting so many with humility and love and always focused on the dignity of the people you serve”
Dr. Mike Ryan – World Health Organisation
COPE Galway Annual Report launch
September 2021.
Louise & Tex Callaghan
Meal Delivery Volunteers
I am blown away by what you all do every day for so many. You are the real heroes who have done this for years Serving and protecting so many with humility and love and always focused on the dignity of the people you serve”
Dr. Mike Ryan | World Health Organisation
COPE Galway Annual Report launch
September 2021.
Fundraising, Grants and Retail
Fundraising, Grants and Retail
At a time when life is tough for so many it is lovely to see local people willing to chip in and think of others.”
Our Finances
€9,638,480
Our total income in 2021
(2020: €9,223,028)
€6,604,680
Spent supporting individuals & families in our community
(2020: €7,417,471)
Annual Report
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