Resources
Factsheets
Get more in depth advice and information from our factsheets
What is a Social Enterprise?
Fact Sheet 1 – What is a Social Enterprise?
Starting up as a Social Enterprise in NI
Fact Sheet 2 – Starting up as a Social Enterprise in NI
Governance/Legal Structures for Social Enterprises
Fact Sheet 3 – Governance/Legal Structures for Social Enterprises
Financial Management Basics
Fact Sheet 4 – Financial Management Basics
Social Media Marketing and General Marketing
Fact Sheet 5 – Social Media Marketing and General Marketing
Measuring Social Impact
Fact Sheet 6 – Measuring Social Impact
Social Value
Government Procurement Pipelines
Helpful Links
Go Succeed
Go Succeed – NI Business Support
NI Business Info
nibusinessinfo.co.uk | Practical advice for Northern Ireland Business
Social Value InfoÂ
Social Value – Integrating social benefits into public contracts.
Community NI
Go2Tender
 Tender Successfully | InterTradeIreland
Trade Export Pathway
Trade Export Pathway | InterTradeIreland
First Time Exporter Accelerator
 First-Time Exporters Accelerator| InterTradeIreland
Acumen
Trade Hub
Cross-Border Trade Hub | InterTradeIreland
eTenders Walkthrough Guide
European Dynamics – Walkthrough Help Guides
Social Enterprise Bootcamp
Social Enterprise and Co-operative Support
Social Enterprise and Co-operative Support.
Green Support Scheme
Harnessing Heritage Programme
Harnessing Heritage Programme.
Village Catalyst Programme
Millenium Awards Trust
National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland
National Lottery Awards for All Northern Ireland.
Community Finance Ireland Loan
Community Finance Ireland Loan.
Business finance and support finder
Funding
£1.8million Rural Micro Capital Grant Scheme 2025/2026 opens for applications
Sell online to support your social mission
EPIC Futures NI Phase 2 Policy Commissioning Call Now Open
Funding Futures Programme
Free Home Insulation
Change Maker Funding Programme (Investment Areas 1.2)
Holiday Grants
Recovery Loan Fund
Vacant to Vibrant scheme
Investment Fund for Northern Ireland