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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS
The Social Economy Network (Northern Ireland) hosted a major event on 19 November 2009 at Parliament Buildings, Stormont that awarded the winners of the NI heat of the New Nationwide Social Enterprise Awards competition. Prizes were sponsored by Ulster Community Investment Trust, Charity Bank, Business in the Community, Enterprise Northern Ireland and University of Ulster. The event was also supported by Invest Northern Ireland and Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment - Read more
Pictured here - Alban Maginness MLA and Audrey Murray, Chair, SEN Board with winners of three social enterprises
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| SEN Investors in People Programme |
| There is a clear link between quality and competitiveness. Social enterprises that have secured external quality accreditations have also been successful in improving sales and securing contracts. The Social Economy Network (SEN) has partnered with DEL to offer social enterprises, interested in improving performance within their organisations, the opportunity to participate in a group scheme with other social enterprises, to attain the Investors In People Standard. The added benefit of a group scheme is the support of like minded people going through the process at the same time. The cost of the programme is heavily subsidised by DEL. |
Members Spotlight - LaganView Enterprise Centre
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Social Economy Trade Directory
The latest edition of the Social Economy Network publication - ‘Network News’ is now available to Members. Join the SEN now to receive your free copy and all related benefits – For detail on benefits of membership and to access an application form - Read more