Camphill Communities of Ireland Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsLeinster, Ireland201-500 Employees
Camphill Communities of Ireland is a registered charity that belongs to the international Camphill movement, which supports people with intellectual disabilities and other special needs. In Camphill settings, residents share living spaces and engage in daily activities, while volunteers—local and international—provide support. The model prioritizes the inherent dignity of each person and aims to create relationships of mutual care rather than a traditional caregiver-recipient dynamic. Across 18 communities in the Republic of Ireland, the organization provides homes and day programs for about five hundred people. It is based near Brannockstown, Naas, in Leinster, and its work is founded on the Camphill philosophy, which is associated with Anthroposophy and Christian elements. The arrangement emphasizes that every individual, regardless of disability, retains an equal right to respect, opportunities, and participation in communal life.