Windmill Therapeutic Training Unit, Wexford. Ireland

Milestones/Achievements

The milestones achieved by Windmill since inception are listed below in tabular and date form for the sake of expediency:-

May ’89	Recognition from South Eastern Health Board
May ’89	Assoc. Members of the National Assoc. for the Mentally Handicapped of Ireland (NAMHI)
Aug ’90	Certificate of Recognition of Charitable Status Reference Number CHY 9500
1990/94	Grant aided by Wexford Corporation, Wexford County Council and Town of Wexford Vocational Education Committee
Jan ’91	Acknowledged by the County Adult Education Board
Mar ’91	Acknowledged and Sponsored by FAS Training Section
May ’91	Awarded Full Membership of IITD (Irish Institute of Training & Development)
1991	Assessment by Department of Health
1993	Acknowledged by Department of Health
1994	FAS Regional Community Initiative Awards Winner
1995	Acknowledged FAS External Trainers
1995	Became Limited Company
1996	NCVA Accreditation applied for at Foundation Level
1997	Capitation approved by South Eastern Health Board
1997	Official opening of new extension by Brendan Howlin
1998	Public/Community Service Award given to Head of Unit John Carroll
1999	New Mini Bus
1999	Registered with NALA (National Adult Literacy Agency)
2000	Affiliated Members of NFVB (National Federation of Voluntary Bodies)
2003	3 trainees received Feta Communication Certificates
2004	Oxford & Cambridge RSA, National Skills Profile registered training unit
2005	First OCR Certificates presented to Trainees - Officiated by Brendan Howlin
2006	Obtained Section 39 Status HSE
2006	POBAL came on stream replacing FAS

The new unit aptly named “Windmill Therapeutic Training Unit Ltd” has been up and running since the beginning of August 1988 and is now based in Larkins Lane, South Main Street, Wexford. Open Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4.15pm.

Windmill is a bona fide charity, Registration No. 9500 Sponsored and Funded by POBAL, HSE and the Community