COPE Galway Annual Reports

Homeless Services in 2024

In 2024, the continued housing crisis meant families and individuals found themselves in challenging situations where sourcing appropriate accommodation was close to impossible. High numbers of families and individuals remained in homeless situations in Galway due to a chronic shortage of affordable and appropriate housing.

Our incredible Homeless Service team continued to deliver and even enhance our range of services to meet changing needs and increased demand, and worked hard to make their experience of emergency accommodation as positive as it can be.

By end 2024, our Homeless Service had worked with 164 families (including 351 children and dependents) and 748 individuals.

Domestic Abuse Services in 2024

In 2024, our Domestic Abuse Service supported 837 women and children. 86 women, with their 75 children, availed of safe refuge in Modh Eile House.

As we reflect on 2024, the number of strong, courageous women and children that required our service provides a stark reminder of the prevalence of domestic abuse that exists in homes and relationships across Galway city and county – and throughout our society.

Our service responded to women, children and young people seeking support, providing trauma-informed, client-led services.

Senior Support Services in 2024

While many older people have supportive families, friends and neighbours, those without this connection can feel isolated, lonely and at a loss when trying to access beneficial supports.

In 2024, COPE Galway Senior Support Service supported 1,010 in Galway, this included 284 people who availed of our community activities and supports and 726 people who received 98,954 meals.

Fast growing interest from local older people in using The Bungalow, prompted us to renovate the centre to better meet their needs. In 2024, we reopended to offer an expanded and more accessible space.

Our annual report features highlights of how we adapted and improved our impact and reach in 2024.