When Jayne Hamilton completed her doctorate in autism, special needs specialising in time management and time perspectives, she realised she had amassed some really useful research that could be used to change lives. This prompted her to co-found Studyseed CIC. This...
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CAN – August Social Enterprise of the Month
This team supports over 600 children and adults with learning difficulties and autism in the North Coast. They bring people training, employment and work experience but in the best, most diverse ways possible. They bought and run Lislagan Farm where they keep rescued...
July Social Enterprise of the Month – Macha’s Orchard
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...
SENI Leadership Transition
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...
Ortus Group – Social Enterprise of the Month June
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...
The Rink/Powered by Sport – Social Enterprise of the Month May
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...






