East Antrim Alliance MLA Stewart Dickson has today launched a public consultation on a proposed Social Value Act for Northern Ireland, setting out plans to ensure public spending delivers real and lasting benefits for local people, businesses, and the environment. Launching the consultation at the Social Enterprise APG in Stormont, Mr Dickson said: “For too […]

Supporting Communities After Storm Éowyn Community organisations continue to play a vital role in assisting individuals still without power following Storm Éowyn. With many homes affected and some residents unable to access Community Assistance Centres, the support provided by the sector remains essential. Local Councils have secured additional funding to aid those impacted, with community […]

The social enterprise sector in NI is growing and increasing in its support of the NI economy. If you ever needed evidence of this, read on! The Social Enterprise NI Awards now attract almost 600 guests each year. At this year’s event 18 category winners were announced of which 4 winners were shortlisted by SEUK […]

Building new connections between established Social Enterprises, around the shared social impact challenges faced, is the focus of an innovative new partnership programme that is being led by Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland (SERI) and Social Enterprise Northern Ireland (SENI).   The DISCOVERY Programme is a new collaborative two-year programme, developed by SERI and SENI, […]

The Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards 2024 took place on Friday 8th November honouring the region’s most impactful social enterprises. This prestigious event was held in partnership with Go Succeed and the Department for the Economy at the Crowne Plaza in Belfast. Hosted by local radio presenter and ambassador for the Social Enterprise sector, Cate […]

We are currently seeking suitable candidates for our panel of mentors for the Discovery Programme, a two year programme for social enterprises funded by the International Fund for Ireland, Communities in Partnership Programme and delivered by Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland (SERI) and Social Enterprise Northern Ireland (SENI). Our mentors will support the social enterprises […]

DAERA has today launched the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme which will deliver £1.55million in capital grants to support rural micro businesses across Northern Ireland.   The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has officially launched the Rural Business Development Grant Scheme, offering £1.55 million in capital grants to support rural micro businesses […]