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20th November 2025  we celebrate Social Enterprise Day, a moment to recognise, champion, and shout about the incredible work happening right across Northern Ireland. This year’s theme is Thriving on Purpose, and there’s never been a better time to...

Belfast – In a room filled with energy and emotion, Northern Ireland’s most extraordinary social enterprises took centre stage last night at the 13th annual Social Enterprise Awards. Over 600 guests filled the Crowne Plaza Belfast to witness history being made,...

Social Enterprise of the Month – October 2025: Camphill Community Holywood At Social Enterprise NI, we’re passionate about showcasing the incredible work of social enterprises across Northern Ireland. Every month, we highlight an organisation making a real...

The most anticipated event in Northern Ireland’s social enterprise calendar is back. Tickets are now on sale for the Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards 2025, taking place at the prestigious Crowne Plaza Belfast on Friday, 7th November 2025. Now in its...

Earlier this week Northern Ireland’s Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launched the new £4m Community Infrastructure Fund. The Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund is a small capital grant scheme for voluntary and community organisations. The Fund is a £4.32...

Downpatrick will soon welcome Silent Cuts, a brand-new specialist hairdresser designed to support people with learning disabilities and/or autism. Located on Scotch Street, right beside the well-known bronze statue of The Silent Dog, the salon is set to open its doors...