Social Entrepreneurs Ireland

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland aims to encourage and support the development of social entrepreneurship in Ireland. Our mission of promoting social entrepreneurship will be realised by fostering the early stage development of a new generation of social entrepreneurs and by actively working in conjunction with the business, third level, public and voluntary sectors to support the development of a new social entrepreneurship movement.

What We Believe

We believe that in every generation there are social entrepreneurs. We believe that these social entrepreneurs are key agents of change and creators of social value that enrich our society; Irish examples include Mary Davis, Sister Stanislaus Kennedy and Fr. Peter McVerry.

However, we believe that the current generation of social entrepreneurs are struggling to grow their ideas and their organisations and to develop to the point where they change society. In today's Ireland social entrepreneurs find it hard to get the practical and moral support they need to make that life changing decision and to stick with it. We believe that by launching Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and by encouraging others to join the movement, we can help to create a space for social entrepreneurship in modern Ireland.

What We Do

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland directly supports the early stage development of social entrepreneurs by providing a range of supports. These supports consist of financial investment in social entrepreneurs, technical training, peer networking, mentoring and links to other social entrepreneur networks. Our commitment to the social entrepreneur is typically from twelve months to two years. When the term of their Award is over, Awardees become members of the wider Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Alumni Network.

When We Started

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland was founded as a programme of The One Foundation in 2004. In January 2007, in order to allow continued expansion of our activities, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland was setup as a independent organisation.

How We Are Funded

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is funded by both private foundations and individuals. For more information, please visit our Partners page.

Legal

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is a registered company (company no 433846) with charitable status (CHY no 17524). The registered office is No. 14/15 St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2, Ireland. A list of our current Directors can be found here

http://www.socialentrepreneurs.ie/

Posted via web from socialbizcoach's posterous