Pobal works on behalf of the Government of Ireland to support communities and local agencies toward achieving social inclusion and development. The role of Pobal today is to provide management and support services to circa 38 programmes in the areas of Social Inclusion and Equality, Inclusive Employment and Enterprise, and Early Years and Young People. We administer these programmes on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development, Department of Children, Equality Disability, Integration and Youth, Department of Social Protection, as well as the Department of Health, Department of Justice/Probation Service and a number of EU bodies. Registered Charity Number: 200296009