Social Enterprise NI

At Social Enterprise NI, we support individuals and organisations at various stages of their social enterprise journey and welcome new members regularly - membership details here - https://socialenterpriseni.org/membership/

SENI also has a number of upcoming opportunities for Social Enterprises - all listed on this page - https://socialenterpriseni.org/opportunities/ .

Some worth highlighting are:

Digitalisation – Better websites for better growth
We are offering 4 organisations the chance to work with the experts at Lockview Business Solutions to improve their digital presence on their website to enable more direct engagement with private sector buyers online, adopt more digital tools and AI. This is cost-free for each of social enterprises, as the £4800 fee per organisation is covered by the Department for the Economy. Apply now at the following link - https://socialenterpriseni.org/opportunity-items/digitalisation-better-websites-for-business-growth/

Procurement Ready Business Assessment
We are offering 3 organisations the chance to work with VIable Corporate Services to assess their readiness to partner with the private sector. SENI will then broker a partnership for you. Again, this opportunity is worth around £2k to each participant and is covered by the Department for the Economy SEWP. Apply at the following link - https://socialenterpriseni.org/opportunity-items/assess-your-readiness-to-build-strong-private-sector-partnerships-so-you-can-pitch-for-public-sector-contracts/

Theory of Change – Define, measure & demonstrate your social impact
We are offering 4 organisations the chance to do a deep dive into articulating and demonstrating your social impact, a must have for investors and a useful focus for your whole team. This opportunity is worth £3500 for each participant, so it is well worth applying right now: https://socialenterpriseni.org/opportunity-items/theory-of-change-articulate-it-demonstrate-it/

Future Ready – Building Sustainable Organisations

Arm yourself with the expertise needed to examine & develop your organisational and financial sustainability. This 9 day programme delivered over 6 months will bring you practical help for common pain points like; developing and maintaining an enterprising mindset, developed new revenue streams, board succession, staff retention and building sustainability into your future - https://socialenterpriseni.org/opportunity-items/future-ready-building-sustainable-organisations/