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 […]

The department is seeking the views of social enterprises in the North who are looking to access financial investment for the purpose of growing their enterprise. The survey aims to gauge the interest within the sector for an investment loan of this nature and to listen to the sectors opinions and feedback on the topic. […]

The Skill Up programme is a life-changing initiative designed to help Northern Ireland residents enhance their skills, retrain, or reskill for the future. If you’re 18 or over and eligible to work in Northern Ireland, this is your chance to access a wide range of free accredited courses across various industries.   Delivered by top […]

Market Research  Are you looking to grow your social enterprise? Would you like support with carrying out research to help you to do so?   Social Enterprise NI are offering a small number of members the opportunity to gather evidence on their behalf by carrying out investigative work to generate an accurate and well-presented bespoke market […]

Do you want to be recognised as a “Social Enterprise of the Month” Do you want your work to be promoted via our social media channels and to our wider stakeholder network?   As part of our commitment to profile and support our members, Social Enterprise NI are offering the opportunity for you to work with […]

Two of our team members of Social Enterprise NI were delighted to be invited to the launch of one of our members, Accorn’s new candle collection inspired by Northern Ireland. We were thrilled to meet some of the bolster buddies behind each of the hand-poured candles. The launch celebration took place at The Whistledown Hotel […]