Our Services
Glenshane Community Development Limited currently manages a property base of 48,000sq.ft. of rentable workspace.
Units range in size from 300sq.ft. to 3000sq.ft. with flexibility for units to be combined if required to meet tenant needs. The units are suitable for both start-up and expanding businesses. Our workspace offers support services, including administrative backup, and leases which are prepared to meet the individual requirements of each tenant.
In addition to the industrial units available for rent, Glenshane House boasts high quality conferencing and training facilities:-
*Conference Gallery - suitable for 30-40people
*Conference Room - suitable for 10-15 people
*IT Suite - suitable for 8-12 people
Equipment such as video conferencing, overhead projector, data projector, flip charts, white board, lectern, television, dvd/vcr facilities and a kitchen are available within the training and conferencing facilities. Outside catering can also be arranged.
Glenshane provides a comprehensive portfolio of support services to small businesses including:
*Provision of workspace, secretarial services and conference/training facilities
*Financial assistance through the Seedcorn Loan Fund
*Professional business advice and counselling
*Business consultancy - preparation of project appraisals, funding applications, strategic business plans and marketing strategies
*Variety of Training including Female Entrepreneurialship, Mutual Understanding
*Conference facilities available to hire
*Videoconferencing
Glenshane Business Park continues as your first point of call when considering starting your own business. Conveniently situated in Dungiven on the main arterial route through Northern Ireland. It is 20 minutes from Derry, 45 minutes from Belfast City centre and 30 minutes from Coleraine. It is the ideal place to locate your business with superb access to both Belfast International Airport and City of Derry airport, the M2 motorway and ports of Derry, Belfast and Larne.
MIGRANT SUPPORT PROJECT
The organisation has recently achieved Level 1 status from the O.I.S.C. (Office of the Immigration Services Commissioner), for the provision of Immigration Advice to Migrant Workers in addition to training, advocacy, assistance in securing employment & housing, nhs registration, nic/paye enquiries, work permits, ect. Achieving this status through O.I.S.C. fulfils legal requirements as it is unlawful for anybody not O.I.S.C. registered to give advice. Our staff can advise on the following:-
Category 2 - Entry clearance, Leave to Enter or Leave to Remain
Category 3 - Nationality and citizenship
Category 4 - EU and EEA immigration law
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Glenshane Community Development Limited undertakes a proactive and innovative approach to economic development with initiatives ranging from personal development to business start counselling.
BUSINESS START-UP
Our sister company, Roe Valley Enterprises are accredited trainers for the Business Start Programme. The programme offers a comprehensive package of support to those entering self-employment for the first time.
BUSINESS COUNSELLING
Highly trained and experienced staff can provide a wide range of support including one-to-one counselling to new and established businesses. Support includes development of business plans, raising finance to support start up and growth, marketing strategies; and project appraisals.
BUSINESS SKILLS TRAINING
We offer a range of training and development programmes targeting business start-up, business development and targeted skills development.
BUSINESS FINANCE
The Seedcorn Loan Fund administered by Glenshane Community Development Limited provides start-up and expanding businesses with low interest loans up to £3,000. Assistance is provided in making the application. In addition Glenshane Enterprises, through its extensive network of contacts, can help both individuals and community groups source available funding.