First of Its Kind Credit Union Lending Agreement Fuels Local Growth in Derry and the North West
In a landmark move for community finance and regional development, local social enterprise, North West Business Complex has successfully completed the first-ever corporate lending agreement in the North West with Waterside Credit Union. This pioneering partnership marks a significant milestone in the North West’s economic landscape, reinforcing a shared commitment to sustainable growth and local […]
Exclusive Marketing Opportunity: Free Bespoke Growth Plans for NI Social Enterprises
Transform Your Marketing Strategy with Expert Support Social Enterprise NI is delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for Northern Ireland social enterprises to receive professional marketing support completely free of charge. What’s On Offer? We’re offering three social enterprises the chance to work with Christine Watson of Watson & Co Chartered Marketing to develop a […]
Why Every Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Needs a Skills Audit in 2025
Discover how identifying your team’s capabilities can unlock growth, secure funding, and maximise your social impact The Skills Challenge Facing NI Social Enterprises Northern Ireland’s social enterprise sector is thriving. With over 1,225 social enterprises contributing £932.9 million to our economy and creating 17,300+ jobs, we’re proving that profit with purpose works. Yet beneath these […]
Why Social Enterprise NI Membership is Essential for Your Organisation’s Growth in 2025
Join Northern Ireland’s largest network of social enterprises and unlock opportunities that drive both profit and purpose Transform Your Social Enterprise with SENI Membership Are you running a social enterprise in Northern Ireland and wondering how to accelerate your growth whilst maximising your social impact? Social Enterprise Northern Ireland (SENI) membership offers the comprehensive support […]
Celebrating the Six Finalists for the Consumer Facing Award at the Social Enterprise NI Awards 2025
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 Sector Survey Findings 2025
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 […]