Rural isolation is a very real issue for thousands of people across Northern Ireland. Joe Garvey started social enterprise Macha’s Orchard in order to earn a steady stream of money to invest in Richmount Community Association, a charity that brings older people and newcomers for a hot lunch, some bingo, a quiz and some dancing. […]
Following the announcement of Colin Jess’ retirement after ten years of dedicated leadership, the Board and staff team of Social Enterprise NI extend our sincere thanks for the outstanding legacy he leaves behind. Under Colin’s leadership, Social Enterprise NI has grown into the recognised voice of the sector—championing social enterprises as businesses that generate profit, […]
The Ortus Group is an impressive social enterprise and our Social Enterprise of the Month for June. Their many entrepreneurial activities range from property and business support, to Pure Gym and Roar and Explore kids soft play centres. All profits generated from their activities are ploughed back into regenerating West Belfast.
Stephen Lynch, CEO of The Rink social enterprise is a man on a mission. He runs a roller rink just outside Portadown. All the profits he generates go back into Powered by Sport, a charity that uses urban sports to build communities. SENI is so proud to have The Rink as our social enterprise of […]
East Belfast used to be a place of industry, where the world’s linen, ropes, ships and whiskey was made. Today it might look very different but the desire of its people to work hard and thrive has never changed. East Belfast Mission is at the heart of this community and it runs a series of […]
For all the women who are wondering why they always feel close to burnout, Joanne Callan from Changing Cycles has the answer – and for once, it’s not an expensive energising supplement! Changing Cycles is a social enterprise that exists to ensure that the cyclical nature of women is understood, integrated and respected in everyday life. […]
Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald has thanked the social enterprise sector for its work in creating opportunity, strengthening communities and contributing directly to our economic future. The Minister was speaking at Social Enterprise NI’s Annual Conference in Derry, where she updated the audience on progress one year on from the introduction of her Department’s Social […]
Gavin Annon, Chief Strategy Officer of Mount Charles Group and former President of Belfast Chamber, has been appointed Chair of Social Enterprise NI (SENI), the leading membership and networking body for social enterprises in Northern Ireland. SENI’s vision is to help build strong businesses around social purpose so that everyone profits. Faced with cuts to […]
SENI is always keen to celebrate the successes of NI’s best Social Enterprises. Especially one that a large number of people use every day, or every few weeks depending on the level of guilt! Better Gym Connswater has just been completely refurbished with state of the art Technogym cardio and strength equipment and new functional […]
New year. New approach. Lets face it, those that run businesses are stretched in every direction possible. Managing people is the usually the most difficult part of every leader’s day, but sometimes the most powerful step you can take is simply to pause and reflect. Jill O’Reilly from O’Reilly People Management is offering a complimentary 1 […]