Discover how identifying your team’s capabilities can unlock growth, secure funding, and maximise your social impact
The Skills Challenge Facing NI Social Enterprises
Northern Ireland’s social enterprise sector is thriving. With over 1,225 social enterprises contributing £932.9 million to our economy and creating 17,300+ jobs, we’re proving that profit with purpose works. Yet beneath these impressive figures lies a critical challenge: the skills gap.
Why take part in the Sector-Wide Skills Audit?
A skills audit is a systematic evaluation of your organisation’s current capabilities, identifying both strengths to leverage and gaps that need addressing. For social enterprises, this covers:
· Leadership and management capabilities
· Financial planning and budgeting skills
· Marketing and communications expertise
· Impact measurement and reporting abilities
· Governance and compliance knowledge
· Technology and digital skills
Take Action: Join SENI’s Skills Gap Initiative
Social Enterprise NI is gathering crucial data about skills needs across Northern Ireland’s social enterprises to inform future training programmes and support services.
📋 Take the Skills Survey: Share your organisation’s experience and help us understand sector development needs. Your insights will directly inform new training programmes designed specifically for NI social enterprises. Complete the survey here →
🎯 Join the Virtual Session: Learn practical strategies for closing skills gaps in your organisation. Our webinar “Closing the Skills Gap in Social Enterprise” will provide actionable insights and connect you with sector leaders. Register for the webinar →
The Bottom Line
Skills-smart social enterprises consistently outperform others. They make better recruitment decisions, target training investments effectively, and position themselves strategically for growth opportunities.
In Northern Ireland’s competitive social enterprise landscape, understanding your skills profile isn’t just helpful – it’s essential for sustainable success.
📧 Contact SENI – Access ongoing development support
Social Enterprise Northern Ireland: Empowering Profit with Purpose, Inspiring Lasting Impact