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What is SERI?
A representative body for social enterprise in the Republic of Ireland. Led by practitioners.
We're dedicated to building a world-class ecosystem for social enterprises across Ireland. By becoming a member, you’ll gain access to exclusive resources, support, and a vibrant community—all designed to strengthen your social enterprise. And with our money-back guarantee, there's no risk in discovering the value we provide.
Get the support you deserve. Risk-free.
Supports that empower, not overwhelm. Connect with resources, support and a community designed to sustain and grow your social enterprise.
Unmatched Advocacy and Support
Benefit from national and local advocacy to champion your social enterprise. We represent your interests to political parties and government bodies, securing substantial lobbying wins for our members. Additionally, receive personalised, one-on-one support to tackle your specific local advocacy challenges.
Build a Thriving Community
Join our PEER X Platform to connect with like-minded social enterprise leaders and share experiences. Become a part of AISEN, an innovative network focused on AI integration in social enterprises, and engage with our national WhatsApp community to foster support and collaboration.
Exclusive Access to Tools and Resources
Access the SERI Library, filled with funding alerts, trading alerts, essential documents, and policy templates, available exclusively to members. Utilise Áine, our AI-powered social enterprise advisor, for tailored guidance to save you valuable time searching the library.
Learn About
Social Enterprise
A social enterprise is a business for social good
They trade like any other business, but exist specifically to make the world a better place. Social enterprises come in all shapes and sizes, servicing markets as diverse as the environment, food & drink, childcare, transport, education and training, work integration, tourism, health and specialist services.
As there is no specific legal company form for social enterprise, they are often constituted differently to reflect the structure their founders decided was the best fit to meet their mission. Some are Companies Limited by Guarantee others Limited by Shares, some have charitable status. However, what they have in common is that they meet the criteria and characteristics that make them a social enterprise.