The spotlight is shining on six incredible social enterprises as they compete for the Consumer Facing Award at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2025, sponsored by the NI Housing Executive. This award recognises social enterprises that deliver exceptional products and services directly to the public, while making a powerful positive impact in their communities. From […]

Social Enterprise NI (SENI) as the representative body for social enterprises across NI, welcomes the updated survey of the local social economy commissioned by the Department for the Economy. The report confirms our belief that the sector has a positive role to play to deliver Programme for Government outcomes and presents the scale and impact […]

Apply Now for Tailored Support from Social Enterprise NI Social Enterprise NI is offering a unique opportunity for two social enterprises to receive tailored support in measuring, capturing, and communicating their impact. In 2024, we developed a brand-new Impact Toolkit, designed specifically for social enterprises in Northern Ireland. Now, we’re looking for two organisations to […]

Derry Credit Union announced today that it has been approved by its regulators, the PRA and FCA, to offer mortgages. Joan Gallagher, Derry Credit Union’s CEO, explained, ‘For many years now, our members have been asking when we will provide mortgages because they see us as a trusted community-based financial organisation. The process of applying […]

At Social Enterprise NI, we believe in the power of community, collaboration, and purpose-driven business. That’s why we’re excited to be expanding our team with a brand new role: Membership & Relationship Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about building strong connections, supporting social enterprises, and making a real difference […]

Celebrating Excellence, Impact, and Innovation in the Social Economy Social Enterprise Northern Ireland is delighted to announce the official launch of the much-anticipated 2025 Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards, the only awards dedicated to recognising and celebrating the outstanding achievements of social enterprises across the region. Returning for what promises to be another inspiring year, […]