We believe that the ongoing development of communities like Creggan should be
community-led and community-driven...

Social Economy Initiative

Creggan Enterprises Limited (CEL) is a Social Economy initiative which has demonstrated clearly that it is possible to reverse the trend of under-investment in social and economic infrastructure. The successful Ráth Mór Centre project has shown what can be achieved through collective action, community development and the ethos of self-help.

Since its inception in 1995, CEL has attracted in excess of
£8 million to the area through the development of the Ráth Mór Centre.

Between the various enterprises and initiatives now located at Ráth Mór, more than 150 jobs have been created. Over three million customers have already used the services provided.

Supporting the Community

It is local people who benefit directly from the success of the Ráth Mór Centre as profits generated through the activities of CEL are funnelled back into the community. To date, we have assisted a wide range of groups, among them: Creggan 50th Festival; Creggan Pre-school Carers; Northland Broadcast; Bloody Sunday Trust; Comhaltas an Chreaháin; local schools; Creggan Neighbourhood Partnership; Age Concern Derry; Christ Church Restoration Fund and Foyle Hill Environmental Group (for a complete list see Groups Assisted.