Irish Social Enterprise Network socent.ie Launch!
The Irish Social Enterprise Network (formerly SocialEnterprise.ie) have launched their new website socent.ie
Published: 08 April 2013
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New Documentary Tracks Resilience of Cooperatives
A new documentary film tracking the resilience of cooperatives in Europe is now available online.
Published: 21 November 2012
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SEETF Annual Meeting: November 14th
We are pleased to invite you to the 2012 Annual Meeting of the Social Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Task Force. It will take place in the European Parliament Information Office, 43 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2 from 2.00pm to 3.30pm on Wednesday, 14 November, 2012.
Published: 08 November 2012
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School Enterprise Challenge 2012 - International Business Competition for Schools is Back!
School Enterprise Challenge 2012 is a global competition for schools to set up their own student-led enterprise, offer young people valuable hands-on business experience, and inspire a new generation of socially responsible entrepreneurs.
Published: 22 May 2012
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Catch up with Social Enterprise Seminar
A selection of photos from the "Catch up with Social Enterprise" seminar which was held in the Woodquay Venue on 15 May 2012.
Published: 21 May 2012
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"The potential of social enterprise must be realised" - Minister Sean Sherlock TD
Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD expressed the Irish Government’s strong commitment to developing social enterprise at the WINSENT (Wales-Ireland Network for Social Entrepreneurship) project seminar in Dublin on Tuesday, 15th May.
Published: 17 May 2012
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Sustainability Awareness for SMEs - Envirocentre.ie
Envirocentre.ie is an environmental information portal from Enterprise Ireland, designed to enhance environmental awareness and improve performance in Irish industry, with particular emphasis on small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
Published: 02 May 2012
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Sources of Environmental Funding for SMEs
A Guide to sourcing funding for energy and environmental projects for SMEs
Published: 02 May 2012
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Sustainability Training
Sustainability Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have developed a wide range of tools and resources to support your energy saving programme.
Published: 01 May 2012
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Equality Authority Information
The Equality Authority is an independent body set up under the Employment Equality Act 1998. It was established on 18th October 1999.
Published: 01 May 2012
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Social Entrepreneurship and Strategic Thinking Workshops with New Communities Partnership and WINSENT
These 2 half day events will be held in the Islamic Cultural Centre of Ireland in Clonskeagh on Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 April 2012. Click on the link to learn more.
Published: 20 April 2012
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Certificate in Corporate Governance for Not-for-Profit and Non Governmental Organisations
The term ‘corporate governance’ is generally understood to encompass how an organisation is managed, its structure, culture, policies, strategies, and the ways in which it deals with its various stakeholders. Although fundamental differences arise in the governance of private, public and non-profit sector entities, the principles underlying good corporate governance are similar.
Published: 20 March 2012
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Llamau announced as Best Charity to work for in Wales!
Welsh homelessness charity Llamau is celebrating after being announced as one of the best places to work in the country. The organisation came 28th in a Sunday Times list, making it, by some considerable margin, the best placed Welsh Charity and the highest ranking homelessness charity in the UK.
Published: 16 March 2012
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Winsent - Write your own social enteprise business plan programme
This is a free 24.5 hour programme for social enterprises/ entrepreneurs based in Kildare and Meath.
Published: 13 March 2012
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The Irish Charities Expo 2012
In 2008 UCIT were responsible for hosting the first ever Trade Show for Social Enterprise on the island. It's natural therefore that we are very enthusiastic about The Wheel's latest project to stage the island's first and biggest Charities Expo at the RDS this May.
Published: 09 March 2012
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A memorial Mass - Gambling related deaths and their families
St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Dublin 1 Saturday Feb 25th @3pm.
Published: 21 February 2012
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NO PLACES LEFT. WINSENT Write your own social enterprise business plan programme
10 places for social entrepreneurs from Dublin and Meath.The programme is a 24.5-hour programme, run as 7 by 3.5-hour sessions.Venue and dates in March to be decided.
Published: 13 February 2012
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NO PLACES LEFT. WINSENT Strategic Thinking for Social Entrepreneurs Workshop - Closing date is Friday 24 Feb
Winsent have 5 places up for grabs for social entrepreneurs from Dublin, Meath and Kildare. This workshop will be held in Tallaght on Tuesday evenings 6pm - 9pm for the month of April.
Published: 09 February 2012
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Welcome to February 2012 edition of The Inclusive Hub
Updates include Disability Report, The International Disability, Disability Sports Network, Employment Opportunities and Events.
Published: 08 February 2012
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"Winning in Tendering in Action" Public Procurement Seminar for Small Indigenous Suppliers & Social Enterprises
Meet the buyers event and procurement seminar
Published: 08 February 2012
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Clann Credo are recruiting a Social Finance Executive (part-time)
Due to the continuing expansion of our business we are seeking to fill the above position in our Munster region.
Published: 08 February 2012
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A major breakthrough for social enterprise in Europe gains momentum
European Commission launches ‘Social Business Initiative’ and hosts major conference
Published: 08 February 2012
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FREE One Day workshop for Social Entrepeneurs
Do you need help with your SEI application for funding? WINSENT will run a FREE 1 day workshop on Sat 11 Feb 10am - 5pm in Tallaght.
Published: 02 February 2012
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The Ireland Funds accepting applications
The Ireland Funds is accepting applications from social enterprise/not-for-profit/charitable organisations in Ireland for projects that support peace and reconciliation, arts and culture, community development and education.
Published: 02 February 2012
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Ben & Jerry - Our Core Competion
Ice-cream company Ben & Jerry's is searching for young, socially responsible entrepreneurs who are creating new models for sustainable business which will help make a difference in communities.
Published: 02 February 2012
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Social Entrepreneurs Ireland - Applications invited for €775,000 Awards Programme
Join us for photoshoot to launch the 2012 selection process
Published: 17 January 2012
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Free Seminars and Training - Carmichael House
The Carmichael Centre offers free seminars and training to the Community and Voluntary Sector in Ireland
Published: 11 January 2012
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Death of mental health campaigner John McCarthy
John McCarthy, the founder of the mental health lobby group Mad Pride, has died aged 61.
Published: 11 January 2012
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The Inclusion of Social Enterprises in Public Procurement - Solely for Public Procurers
Dunhill EcoPark, Co. Waterford
Friday 25th November 2011 10am – 1pm
Published: 23 November 2011
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The Arthur Guinness Fund Award 2011
Closing date is just one week away - 30 November 2011
Published: 23 November 2011
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Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards Open for Application - Social Entrepreneurship Award
Closing date is November 30 2011
Published: 23 November 2011
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Social Media Training
Winsent has 2 free places for our clients from Dublin, Meath or Kildare to attend a Social Media training course which will be held on 23 and 30 Nov in Kildare Leader Partnership offices in Naas from 6pm - 8.30pm.
Published: 18 November 2011
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2into3 Research papers
2into3 is a professional services firm with a dedicated focus on addressing the needs and challenges of the not-for-profit sector. 2into3 offer a unique portfolio of management consulting and leadership recruitment services to their clients.
Published: 18 November 2011
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Arthur Guinness Fund - Closing date for applications is the 30 November 2011.
Time to finalise your application as the closing date is just one week away!
Published: 07 November 2011
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€3.1 Million Boost for City and County Enterprise Boards
Published: 03 October 2011
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Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards Open for Application - Social Entrepreneurship Award
Published: 03 October 2011
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Applying for Social Enterprise Funding
Published: 03 October 2011
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Application Call from Dublin City Enterprise Board
Published: 03 October 2011
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European Funding
Published: 03 October 2011
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Get €50,000 from Enterprise Ireland for 10%
Published: 29 September 2011
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The Wheel: Upcoming Events
Published: 26 September 2011
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Sir George Quigley Award
The Ulster Bank Sir George Quigley Award programme recognises the contribution of Sir George Quigley over his 13 years as Chairman of Ulster Bank Group.
Published: 05 September 2011
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Headstrong: Think Big Funding - Closing date 29 Sep 2011
Published: 05 September 2011
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Can you identify high-potential Social Impact Bond areas in Ireland?
Social Impact Bonds (SIBs) are generating significant interest - both as a public policy instrument and as an emerging source of support and learning for the community and voluntary sector.
Published: 05 September 2011
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2011 County Waterford Community & Voluntary Awards
Social Enterprise has been added as a new award category in the 2011 County Waterford Community & Voluntary Awards.
Published: 05 September 2011
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Epic Awards 2011 - Open to Art Groups in the UK and Ireland
Entries for the 2011 Epic Awards are now being accepted from arts groups across the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
Published: 01 September 2011
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New support for UK and Ireland's short film makers
Collabor8te is a new platform for short film-making, designed to champion talented film-makers from the United Kingdom and Ireland. It will support script development through to production and distribution of new short films.
Published: 01 September 2011
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Ireland's New Funding Website
Find out about European grants, Irish Government grants and other sources of funding for your business or voluntary group.
Published: 01 September 2011
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Urgent Call for Participation: Consultation Process by the EU
Dear friends in the social and solidarity economy,
After long years of inactivity by the EU Commission in terms of promoting the Social and Solidarity Economy now there is some positive news. Commissioner Barnier, responsible for Internal Market and Services, is very much in favour of the sector and has made several interesting proposals, including a new kind of investment funds for better and easier funding of initiatives in the Social and Solidarity Economy.
Published: 26 July 2011
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No Shortage of Credit for Community Groups and Social Enterprises
Phil Hogan, TD, Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government launched the Clann Credo report From the Ground Up - How Social Finance can help Communities Regenerate & Create Jobs on Friday, July 15th, in historic Kilkenny Castle.
The report makes a number of recommendations to government on developing the social economy to support recovery, its potential to create jobs, the lessons we can learn from Scotland and the role of LEADER
Published: 20 July 2011
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Arthur Guinness Fund awardees 2011 announced
The ten finalists for the Arthur Guinness Fund were announced 12 July 2011. The awardees are; Jamie Regan of Hand on Heart Enterprises, John Evoy of Irish Men's Sheds Association, Robin Blanford of Decisions for Heroes, George Boyle of The Fumbally Exchange (FEx), Michael Hallissy and John Hurley of H2 Learning, Oisin Scollard of Turn2Me, Stephen Plunkett of U-Casadh, Stuart McLaughling of Fund It, John Kearney of West Work Rapid Response, and Denis Roche of Vivartes.
Published: 18 July 2011
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"Social Enterprise has capacity to create 25,000 new jobs over 5 years" – Rabbitte
At a conference on Social Enterprise 'Catch the Wave' which was hosted by WINSENT (Wales Ireland Network for Social Entrepreneurship)which was held in Tallaght Stadium on the 17th May 2011, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Pat Rabbitte said that "Social enterprise has the potential to create 25,000 jobs over the next 5 years"
Published: 27 May 2011
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