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...
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Bookings are now live for the 2025 Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Awards.
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...
Communities Minister Gordon Lyons launched the new £4m Community Infrastructure Fund
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...
Silent Cuts: Inclusive Hairdresser Opening Soon on Scotch Street, Downpatrick
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...
Social Enterprise of the Month – September – Brothers autism social enterprise
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 difference in their community – and for September 2025, we’re absolutely...
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...






