An Cosán
@ancosan.ie
An Cosán, a registered charity founded in 1986, is a recognised expert in the delivery of lifelong learning, from early years to adulthood, in communities that struggle with the injustice of poverty. To date our services have made a significant contribution to the community: - 11,000 adults have progressed through the national framework of qualifications from basic literacy and personal development, to BA Degrees in Community Development and Leadership. - 3,300 children have received early years’ education and care at our 7 early years care and education centres. Ethos We stand alongside all the communities we work collaboratively with, all who work for a better world and all we have yet to meet on our journey. The ethos of An Cosán is at the heart of all we do and aspire to doing. It is the ideals, beliefs, values and principles that underpin all our work, our culture and our philosophy. The ethos that shapes our organisation and the way we operate has several dimensions: Relational: We attend to the importance of relationships, the way we value and meet each individual, their diversity and commonality. Welcoming: We seek to create an atmosphere of warmth and welcome for all who enter our lives. Holistic: We attend to the whole needs of the individual: physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual. Spiritual: We hold an openness to the individual and communal search for the transcendent meaning in our lives, a search inseparable from that of finding how best to live together as human beings on the earth. Transformative: We commit ourselves to principles of equality, empowerment and capacity-building in our struggle to work for a more just society. Embracing new technology, An Cosán aspires to expand its support to marginalised communities more broadly by sharing its innovative educational model developed over the past 28 years. An Cosán is registered as The Shanty Educational Project Company Limited by Guarantee (Registered Charity Number 8659.
An Cosán's Company Logos
An Cosán's Brand Colors
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CMYK
#5B2482
Honey Flower
91, 36, 130
275, 57, 33
30, 72, 0, 49
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Sandy brown
239, 143, 97
19, 82, 66
0, 40, 59, 6
#8D4747
Copper Rust
141, 71, 71
0, 33, 42
0, 50, 50, 45
About An Cosán
An Cosán is a brand that empowers individuals of all ages through education. Their mission is to provide pathways to learning, leadership, and enterprise. With a range of programs in early years education and care, parenting, community, further and higher education, An Cosán offers a comprehensive approach to personal and professional development.
Originally founded in 1986 as The Shanty, An Cosán was established as a community-based project by Dr. Ann Louise Gilligan and Dr. Katherine Zappone.
Since 1999, An Cosán has been located in Jobstown, at the base of the beautiful Dublin mountains, offering a three-story building equipped with classrooms, a library, Open Learning Centre, Rainbow House early years’ service, counseling, and a coffee dock. As a registered charity, An Cosán is committed to making a difference in the community. They provide annual reports and are governed by a dedicated team.
Additionally, An Cosán offers a virtual education platform, bringing their ethos beyond Jobstown to locations across the country. Join An Cosán to unlock your potential and embark on a transformative learning journey. Contact them now to find out more about their offerings
Company type
Nonprofit
Year founded
1986
Company size
51-200 employees
