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....
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Supporting Vulnerable Individuals After Storm Éowyn
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...
Antrim School of Music- Social Enterprise of the Month Case Study- January Edition
Antrim School of Music CIC We are delighted to have Antrim School of Music CIC as our Social Enterprise of the Month! Antrim School of Music CIC started as a small initiative to provide high-quality, accessible music education to their local community. Over the...
The Cabinet Office Hosts Free Informative Webinar on Procurement Act 2023
Social Enterprise Northern Ireland is excited to promote a vital online event for suppliers and external organisations: the Procurement Act 2023 Webinar. Scheduled to take place on Friday 24th January from 11am – 12pm, this webinar is designed to provide key...
After an 11 year wait the UK Social Enterprise of the Year accolade returns to NI!
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...
Worthy by Orchardville- Social Enterprise of the Month – December Edition
Worthy Worthy is a social enterprise which supports people with learning disabilities or autism, to create unique gifts worth giving. Buying one of their unique products means you get something locally sourced, limited edition and beautiful.  It also means you...