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ENSIE sustainable public procurement
ENSIE intends to carry out a project related to sustainable public procurement, especially reserved contracts. More precisely, the aim is to put in place a European data base that will contain reserved contracts allocated in the EU countries and which could be...
OECD Call for innovative Practices
In the framework of the OECD Local Development Forum, the OECD is looking for good practices in employment, skills, social innovation, culture/creative industries and entrepreneurship programmes! You could have a chance to present your story in Antwerp on 10-11...
Evaluation of ESF support to social inclusion
The European Commission launched an evaluation of ESF support to social inclusion. The evaluation will assess three main things: how the European Social Fund (ESF) promotes social inclusion (integrating disadvantaged people into society and ensuring fairer life...
SROI Training Belfast 11th/12th February 2020
Gauge NI, the evaluation arm of the NOW Group, is working with Social Value UK to run a 2 day Social Return on Investment Course. The course will run in Belfast on 11th/12th February 2020 and costs £600+VAT per person. To register your interest please email...
National Social Enterprise Policy Tickets Announced
From the Department of Rural and Community Development: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/national-social-enterprise-conference-2019-tickets-79352500465 Ireland's First National Social Enterprise Conference About this Event On behalf of Michael Ring T.D., Minister for Rural...
Social Enterprise Meet & Greet Mayo 15th November
The Meet & Greet event will take place: Date: Time: Location: Friday, November 15th Drop in between 10.00 and 1p.m WestPoint Enterprise Hub Ballagh Street Charlestown Co. Mayo https://goo.gl/maps/zaWNCn2N12gJWLYD7 Light refreshments will be provided. Context...
Charity Impact Awards Social Enterprise Awards Voting is Open
The Charity Impact Awards voting is now open. This award has been created to recognise and celebrate the positive impact of social enterprises in Ireland today. Social enterprises are social-mission focused organisations that engage in trading activity to achieve...
Minister Ring announces Small Capital Grants Scheme for Social Enterprises
€1 million fund will support over 100 Social Enterprises throughout the country Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, today (Tuesday, 23 Octover) announced a €1 million Small Capital Grants Scheme for social enterprises throughout Ireland....
Info Evening Small Capital Grants Scheme
Small Capital Grants Scheme was recently announced under the National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland 2018-2022 and is now open for applications from social enterprises. The scheme will provide grants of between €2,000 and €15,000 for equipment, repairs or...
Designer Dublin Christmas Market
Plato and Dublin City LEO are organising their annual two-day Christmas Market on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st December 2019 in the Bank of Ireland Forecourt, College Green, Dublin 2 (opposite Trinity College). All items on sale will be Irish Handcrafted ranging...
Worker Co-operatives and the Co-operative Economy Belfast 7th Nov
From: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/worker-co-operatives-and-the-co-operative-economy-tickets-79192666397 A roundtable discussion at the 2019 Co-operative Alternatives AGM with launch of new support programme 'Get Ready to Grow'. About this Event Why the local...
Deadline of 22 November for Filing Beneficial Ownership Details is Fast Approaching
Information from the Companies Registration Office: https://rbo.gov.ie/faqs/using-the-rbo-register-portal.html To: All live companies on the CRO Register*: Please ignore this email if your company has already registered its beneficial ownership details with the...
Civilising Rural Ireland: The Co-operative Movement, the Nation-State and Development in Ireland, 1889-1939
From: https://www.cubsucc.com/events/civilising-rural-ireland--the-co-operative-movement--the-nation-state-and-development--1889-1939/ FROM: 06 NOV 2019 - 18:00 TO: 06 NOV 2019 - 19:00 In collaboration with the Society for Co-operative Studies in Ireland (SCSI), the...
Irish Social Enterprise Network: Network Training Co-ordinator
Irish Social Enterprise Network: Network Training Co-ordinator The Irish Social Enterprise Network is the national voice of social enterprises in Ireland and the only social enterprise-specific representative organisation in Ireland. Our vision is for an Ireland where...
Job Opportunity: Grants Manager – Dublin
From The Ireland Funds: https://irelandfunds.org/news/job-opportunity-grants-manager-dublin/ Job Specification: Grants Manager The Ireland Funds is seeking to hire a Grants Manager to start immediately. Based in Dublin, the Grants Manager will be responsible for the...
A VOTE for DUNHILL ECOPARK is a VOTE for IRELAND! 🏆 🏆
Dear Chris VOTE NOW A VOTE for is a vote for IRELAND Short-listed as one of the most inspiring and promising European areas in The Rural Business Innovation Awards Dunhill Ecopark : 32 businesses operating in respect of the environment 70 jobs created Artisan skills...
Global Poll on Best Countries to be a Social Entrepreneur | Thomson Reuters Foundation
From: https://poll2019.trust.org/country/?id=ireland Ireland moved from bottom ranking three years ago to 36th place as it reported improvements in almost all categories. Social entrepreneurship is gaining momentum, up 16 points to 17th place, while more social...
Promoting Social Considerations in Public Procurement
From OGP: https://ogp.gov.ie/circular-20-2019-promoting-the-use-of-environmental-and-social-considerations-in-public-procurement/ Article & images from Irish Times:...
Come along to the launch of We Make Good 24th October
We would love to see you at the opening of Ireland's Social Enterprise Store - We Make Good. We have over 60 award winning products from over 17 SEs from across Ireland. Come and celebrate the beauty and excellence of social enterprise with us - 16 Fade St. We are...
Call for proposals: Transnational actions on asylum, migration and integration
From ENSIE: http://www.ensie.org The European Commission launched a call for proposals for transnational actions on asylum, migration and integration. The three topics related to integration are: fostering the integration of persons in need of protection through...
Eurofound Report on Cooperatives and Social Enterprises
Eurofound, the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions published recently a report on “Cooperatives and social enterprises: Work and employment in selected countries”. First and foremost, the report confirmed something the SSE sector...