Trading for Impact National Social Enterprise Policy 2024-2027
The Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD has today, the 24th July 2024, launched‘Trading for Impact’ the National Social Enterprise Policy 2024 -2027.
The launch took place at a social enterprise, the ICE Enterprise Hub run by Inner City Enterprise.
The purpose of the new policy is to build on the achievements of Ireland’s first social enterprise policy. This new policy has been designed to cultivate and sustain a strong and impactful social enterprise sector in Ireland that enriches the social, environmental, and economic wellbeing of our communities.
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The policy was developed after widespread consultation with the sector and an open national public consultation process.
The policy details five key objectives:
· Building Awareness of Social Enterprise
· Growing and Sustaining Social Enterprise
· Supporting the Green Transition
· National and International Engagement
· Impact Measurement
57 concrete actions are defined under these objectives, which will be implemented between 2024 to 2027. A ‘Stakeholder Engagement Group’ will oversee the delivery of the policy. Speaking at the launch of the policy, Minister Humphreys said:
“I am proud to launch ‘Trading for Impact’ the new National Social Enterprise Policy. This policy is a testament to government’s continuing commitment to social enterprise across Ireland, and the significance we place on it. Strong social enterprises are important for our local communities, and play a crucial role in creating jobs, addressing social challenges, and fostering a more inclusive society.”
“This new policy builds on the success of its predecessor and sets out a clear framework for enhancing their capacity and impact in Ireland in the years to come”
Download: trading-for-impact-national-social-enterprise-policy-2024-2027.pdf