The voice for social enterprises and social entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland.

The voice for social enterprises and social entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland.

About Who we are and what we do Social Enterprise NI is the representative body for social enterprises and social entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland. Connecting, supporting, developing and sustaining vibrant businesses to create social change. We are an independent, member-led organisation and a gateway for social enterprises in Northern Ireland. We create a space in which all players, irrespective of size or experience, have their voice heard and can learn from one another. Our activities support all levels - from startups and community groups at the beginning of their social enterprise journey, to more experienced social enterprises. We also provide opportunities for collaboration between social enterprises and the public and private sectors. Together, we aspire to achieve an environment where society profits and social enterprises excel at addressing and meeting community needs.

#BuySocialNI Our Buy Social NI website, directory and hashtag campaign #BuySocialNI aims to boost trade with social enterprises across Northern Ireland. Social enterprises operate in almost every industry: from catering to the arts; transport to training; healthcare to housing, finance to facilities management; and recycling to regeneration. We are delighted to provide an online Buy Social directory, where companies can list their social enterprises free of charge and connect with potential customers and contacts. Our aim is for ALL social enterprises throughout Northern Ireland to be listed on this directory. If you are a public or private sector business and would like to be listed on the Buy Social directory and are currently (or considering) including social enterprises in your supply chain, then please email amanda@ socialenterpriseni.org to receive an accredited logo for this and to be included on the directory. Consumers, councils, charities and private sector businesses have successfully integrated social enterprises into their supply chains. These are also listed on the Buy Social directory. To find out more on all of the above and to list your organisation on the Buy Social NI directory free of charge visit buysocialni.org.uk/list-your-social-enterprise

Become a member Membership with Social Enterprise NI is open to organisations and individuals from all sectors. For further details on membership visit www.socialenterpriseni.org/membership or get in touch directly with Amanda Johnston at amanda@socialenterpriseni.org / 028 9046 1810. Social Enterprise/Social Enterpreneur Benefits Whether you are an established social enterprise or just getting started with your business then we would be delighted to support you. As a member, you can enjoy the following benefits: Promotion Free listing on buysocialni.org.uk Free publicity & marketing opportunities (including promotion through our social media channels) Input and access to campaigns Building relationship with private and public sectors Trading opportunities A voice Representation and lobbying at political level Input into themed workshops Support and signposting for your organisation Focused events with senior politicians and civil servants Input into consultation responses Member s Forum Stay connected & informed Annual catch up Updates from All Party Working Group Regular Ezine Policy and research updates Funding and tendering opportunities Member offers Category Cost Individual 40 First two years trading 50 Up to 200,000 turnover 125 Over 200,000 turnover 175 Up to 5 Social Enterprises in a group (rather than paying 200 individual cost) Please note, your membership fee contributes to the growth, development and lobbying for the benefit of the social enterprise sector.

Social Enterprises throughout Northern Ireland not only provide vital services and support to the vulnerable and disadvantaged in our communities but also contribute a great deal into the local economy. 4c Third Sector is proud to support the ongoing growth and development of the sector. Gareth Hanna 4C Third Sector Social Enterprise NI is a great resource keeping all social enterprises involved and updated. They provide excellent support at all levels, allowing us to network and benchmark with fellow social enterprises. Associate Benefits Are you a private or public sector ogranisation? Become a Social Enterprise NI Associate Member and have access to leading social enterprises, service, products and up to date information on the sector. This includes the following: Joint lobbying with Social Enterprise Support with tendering Increased awareness of social value & legislation Mentorship opportunities Social Impact measurement training Commissioning and procuring support How to stimulate, support and grow Social Enterprise in your area Delivery of bespoke staff training e.g. Social Value, Social Innovation Identifying Social Enterprise project partners for joint funding bids Bespoke support Cost: 500 Kirsty Spencer Orchardville Society

Why be a Sponsor? Do you want to be associated with promoting the ever growing Social Enterprise Sector? Last year there were 500 people attending our Annual Conference & Awards Do you Buy Social and include Social Enterprises in your Supply Chain and want to support the sector? Do you have products/services that could be of benefit to the sector and want to be profiled to hundreds of Social Enterprises in the sector? Be a prominent part of the most prestigious event of the year Promote your own business priorities and vision by aligning with a specific award category Contact us now to ensure you maximise the publicity and profile your company receives throughout the sector Benefits Awards & conference 3000 Awards only 2000 Drinks reception 1000 Event programme Entertainment Table Gifts Two complimentary places at the awards ceremony and dinner Sponsor recognition on the Social Enterprise NI website with a link to your website Sponsor s logo and full recognition included in award ceremony programme and media coverage Sponsor s logo displayed during award presentation, photographs and rolling multi-media presentation Acknowledgement of sponsorship will be made by the host for the evening during the presentation

Benefits Awards & conference 3000 Awards only 2000 Drinks reception 1000 Event programme Entertainment Table Gifts Sponsor promotional stand displayed at venue Presentation of the award to the winner on stage Logo on sponsor wall. Wall used for all winner photos Promotion of event material to Social Enterprise NI members Two complimentary places at annual conference Information on sponsor in delegate bags Pop up stand displayed at prominent location at conference Opportunity to display exhibition stands and literature in a designated location within the drinks reception area for the entire evening Half-page advert in evening programme A projected image will be displayed during the entertainment making reference to your organisation as a entertainment sponsor Contact us now to ensure you maximise the publicity and profile your company receives and we can help you select an award that reflects your business priorities and vision. For further information, contact on (028) 9046 1810 or email: Colin Jess; colin@socialenterpriseni.org Amanda Johnston; amanda@socialenterpriseni.org

Contact us Please feel free to get in touch if you have questions or are looking for support. Follow us online: Twitter: @socentni Linkedin: Social Enterprise NI Call us on 028 9046 1810 Specific enquiries: Colin Jess Director, Social Enterprise NI colin@socialenterpriseni.org Twitter: @Cjstirling59 LinkedIn: Colin Jess Amanda Johnston Membership and Development, Social Enterprise NI amanda@socialenterpriseni.org @Mandymo4 LinkedIn: Amanda Johnston For the latest news, events and information on the social enterprise sector in Northern Ireland visit our website at www.socialenterpriseni.org.