In 2009 a number of experienced community workers, academic researchers, trade unionists and Irish language activists formed the CAIRDE social enterprise based in Armagh City, N.E. Ireland. CAIRDE  is the Irish language translation of ‘friends’; it is also an acronym for ‘Communities in Armagh Investing in Regeneration, Diversity and Enterprise’. (Teo is Irish for ‘Ltd’). This […]

Centred Soul is the brain child of a Social Worker who wanted to marry conventional & alternative approaches to support women. Centred Soul started in 2011- back then it was just Rosemary, as a Complementary Therapist, taking on the feet of the world, one Reflexology treatment at a time! She was fed up with the […]

ArtsEkta is a multi-award winning cultural organisation that works to develop intercultural relationships at the heart of the community and is home to the Belfast Mela – the largest celebration of cultural diversity on the island of Ireland. The brainchild of Indian-native Nisha Tandon, ArtsEkta was founded in 2006 on the principles of inclusivity, creativity […]

Providing innovative childcare solutions to organisations and families ensuring they have access to affordable options with a strong focus on positive mental health – enabling them to build stronger minds, for a healthier future. Their vision is that every child should grow up active, healthier and happier. Working in collaboration with other organisations, their mission […]

Kith and Kin established as a Social Enterprise in 2015. Since then, they’ve been working across communities in the United Kingdom to provide accessible Financial Advice and Support to a range of stakeholders. Providing employers with an outsourced solution to improve workplace Financial Wellbeing. They create bespoke wellbeing sessions, helping people get Fiscally Fit, and […]

Fermanagh Fun Farm is a very busy social enterprise. The farm is a leisure attraction open to the public, providing a fun, engaging, hands on experience. They also cater for school visits, group visits and birthday parties. The farm is home to over 150 animals (20+ species) including 2 meerkats! All animals are treated as […]

Driven by the vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity works beside families to build, renovate or repair their home in 70 countries. In a world where one in four people don’t have a safe place to live, vulnerable people face huge challenges, exacerbated by climate change, […]

Today it is the fastest growing social finance provider across the island of Ireland but there is always more to do. He and his team are driven by their overall mission to ensure that Social Impact is Felt not just Dreamt. He has over 23 years working with charities and social enterprises as well as […]

In Camphill Holywood, as in all Camphill communities, work in the community has purpose and meaning. Each member of the community participates and contributes in whatever capacity they are able to. Work can be in the houses and social spaces, helping to cook, homemaking, preparing for festivals or gardening and community members can also help […]

Stendhal Festival was originally formed in 2008 by Ross Parkhill & John Cartwright, to showcase local music across 3 days in Limavady, Northern Ireland. The festival reformed as Stendhal Festival of Art in 2011 by the founders Ross Parkhill, John Cartwright and Colm O’Donnell, as a platform for local artists to perform alongside acts such […]