About Us
History
Workspace was established in 1982 to stimulate social and economic regeneration in the Magherafelt District Council area. Since then we have become one of Ireland’s leading forces for community economic and social regeneration.
Born out of necessity, and the need and desire to do something about the crippling external, economic, political and social factors of the late 70s and early 80s, our ongoing success bears testimony to our vision, determination and will to succeed. Over the years Workspace has been instrumental in the creation of hundreds of jobs; generated previously unthought of business opportunities and energised the community’s self help mentality to create infrastructure that benefits young and old, female and male alike.
For a more detailed description of Workspace’s work and projects over the last 25 years download a copy of our “Sustaining Growth, Building the Community” brochure, produced to mark our 25th anniversary.
You can learn more about our recent work by downloading a copy of our 2007-2008 Annual Report and our annual publication “Just the Business”.
Today’s Workspace
Today, in addition to providing business support services and business property, the Workspace Group is also involved in: recruitment; training and employment initiatives; energy efficiency and insulation; event management; childcare; and recreational activities. These commercial activities are pursued to generate profits that are then used to benefit the local community. For instance Workspace has recently built a new Recreation Centre in Draperstown. We also provide a much needed After Schools Club facility.
Network Recruitment
With offices in Magherafelt and Letterkenny Network Recruitment provides a free and confidential registration service to people seeking temporary and/or permanent job opportunities throughout Ireland. Network help fulfil the recruitment needs of employers by providing a short-list of suitable candidates for a variety of job types. Network Recruitment work within many sectors including: Accountancy and Finance; Office Services; Sales & Marketing; Retail & Distribution; Catering & Hospitality; IT; Engineering; Construction; and Manufacturing.
W: http://www.network-recruitment.net/
Letterkenny Office
E: letterkenny@network-recruitment.net
T: +353 (0) 74 911 3274
Magherafelt Office
E: magherafelt@network-recruitment.net
T: +44 (0) 28 7963 1032
Network Personnel
Delivers training and employment initiatives throughout Northern Ireland. We encourage people in receipt of health related benefits to move back into employment through the Job Broking Programme. We also help homeless, ex-offenders and those with a history of drug and/or alcohol problems through the Progress2Work programme. The Work Preparation Programme provides placement for people in receipt of incapacity benefit as a stepping stone to returning to work. We also deliver a range of other training and employment programmes and private bespoke computer training for business.
W: www.networkpersonnel.org.uk
E: info@networkpersonnel.org.uk
T:+44 (0) 28 7963 1032
Homeseal
Based in Draperstown, with a depot in Glasgow, Homeseal is a professional insulation company providing a ‘one stop shop’ for all your insulation requirements. We provide cavity wall and loft insulation, draught proofing, pipe lagging, lagging hot and cold water tanks, fiting oil burner jackets and radiator panels. Operating since 1995 with 37 members of staff, we have insulated thousands of homes and premises throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
W: www.homesealni.co.uk
E: info@homesealni.co.uk
T: +44 (0) 28 7962 7474
Environment 2000
Environment 2000 Limited was formed in 1992 with the aim of bringing novel in concept, easy to install, energy saving and water conservation products to the market place. We place great emphasis on our quality standards for both the product used and the installations carried out by our team of fitters to our published ISO 9001:2000 standards.
W: www.environment-2000.co.uk
E: sales@environment-2000.co.uk
T: + 44 (0) 28 7962 8113
Ivents
One of Northern Ireland’s leading specialist event management companies, Ivents has over 15 years experience of delivering a range of high profile, innovative events across the island of Ireland. We are a highly professional, creative team with a wealth of experience, and a proven track record of not only meeting but surpassing our clients’ needs and expectations. Ivents organise events for public and private sector clients including: exhibitions; official launches and openings; seminars; award ceremonies; gala events; road shows; meet the buyer and networking events as well as fun days. We organise first class events and you take the applause!
W: www.ivents.org.uk
E: info@ivents.org.uk
T: +44 (0) 28 7962 8113
Backrow Recreation Centre
A four court sports centre available for use by the local community and local schools at evenings and weekends as well as during the summer. Suitable for all types of sport and recreation use as sell as children’s parties. Used by local schools during weekdays the centre runs sports intensive summer clubs and taster sessions of less promoted sporting and recreational activities.
Tel:+44 (0) 28 7962 7800
Draperstown After School Club
A safe and stimulating after school facility accommodating up to 40 children aged 4 - 11. The after school club provides a full range of indoor and outdoor games and activities, healthy snacks and drinks, and an all day summer club during school holidays. The centre fully complies with, and is regularly inspected by Social Services and is fully qualified with experienced staff. Homework is also supervised if requested.
T: +44 (0) 28 7962 9224
Workspace Community Fund
The Workspace Community Fund, which is being managed by The Communtiy Foundation for Northern Ireland will provide financial assistance to voluntary and community groups that want to make a positive impact in the local area.
Board Members
Workspace is managed by a voluntary board of directors, made up of representatives from business, academia and the statutory agencies. Current serving members are:
- Michael McAllister, (Chairman), ASM Horwath Chartered Accountants
- Graham Mawhinney, (Vice Chairman), former Head of Science, Magherfelt High School
- Regina Caulfield, Caulfield Insurance
- Ian Milne, Magherafelt District Council
- Jack Hogg, Macrete
- Kathleen Lagan, Magherafelt District Council
- Willie McKeown, Yardmaster International
- Patsy McShane, PG McShane Consultancy
- Brian O’Kane, O’Kane Holdings Ltd
- Brian Murray, Chief Executive