What We Do
Our strategy focuses on four pillars
Awareness
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We increase awareness and understanding of social enterprise
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We demonstrate the value to Ireland’s economy and society
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We tell and celebrate our stories
Support
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We share and signpost information important to social enterprises
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We guide social enterprises based on their needs
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We identify and seek to close gaps in support structures
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We share national and international best practice
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We build connections and facilitate networks within and outside the sector
Relationships
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We work with local and national Government to implement the policy
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We will establish all-Ireland approach to social enterprise development
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We engage with E.U., OECD, SE World Forum and other relevant international bodies
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We develop partnerships with the private sector
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We work collaboratively with all support organisations
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Our vision is for Ireland to have a world class
environment for social enterprises to thrive.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Our mission is to champion for the sector, and our members, representing and promoting our collective voice nationally and internationally
Values
Integrity
We always act in the best interest of our members and the social enterprise sector.
Bold
We are passionate about social enterprise and act with courage to bring about change in the sector.
Warm
We are approachable and welcoming to social enterprises, ensuring they feel safe to share their ideas, experiences and challenges with us.
Entrepreneurial
We have a bias towards action and making an impact for our members and the sector.
Principles
Practitioner led
We believe in the wisdom of people who are living social enterprise every day. We will always have a majority of practitioners on our board and take proactive steps to be informed and guided by our members.
Collaborative
We understand the wide variety of people and organisations who will contribute to social enterprise fulfilling it’s potential in Ireland. We will work together in the best interests of our members and the sector.
Globally Engaged
We will learn from the latest experience and knowledge regarding social enterprise around the world. We will connect and build relationships with international organisations, to ensure we are bringing best practice to Ireland.
Inclusive
We will be open to the diverse forms and sizes of social enterprises that exist in Ireland and be a champion for people from all backgrounds who are in the sector.