Support for Social Enterprises

Legal structures

What makes a social enterprise?

Social Enterprise can have a range of legal structures which impact on funding, governance, skills gaps, networking and ownership. If you are thinking about starting a social enterprise or are already established, the Social Enterprise Champion here in the Causeway Coast and Glens area could help to signpost or provide further guidance on these topics.

Please find below details of some current opportunities that may be of interest.

Current Opportunities

Meet your Social Enterprise Champion

If you are a social enterprise or are considering starting one, please get in touch with our SE Champion within Council

Social Enterprise Sector Survey

Take the survey to influence future policies and support mechanisms and ensure NI’s social enterprises are represented in regional comparisons

closes 18 April

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland

9-month programme open to social entrepreneurs living in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland,

closes 28 April

Draft Social Investment Strategy 25-30

With a clear focus on social enterprise, our strategic view sets out how we envisage to deliver this in partnership

Go Succeed Support

Through Go Succeed, we can link you with local experts to help you realise your social enterprise ambitions.

Social Enterprise NI

Social Enterprise NI is the representative body for social enterprises and social entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland.

Register as a Social Value Broker

Operating as a VCSE? You could help suppliers meet their Social Value requirements, which align with your social mission

Social Connections Grant

Rolling programme providing small grants to community and voluntary organisations to address loneliness and isolation and build social connections.