ANNUAL REPORT 2015 - Socialentrepreneurs.ie

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ANNUALREPORT2015

Chairman’s Foreword3CEO Introduction4About Us5What We Do6Our Work7Our Impact9Additional Impact Statistics102015 Activity Report - The Selection Process13The Impact Series14A Moment with the 2015 Awardees17Gary Doggett18Irene Lowry20Stephen Plunkett22Rachel Moore24Auveen Bell26Wayne Dignam28Arlene Naughten & Lorraine Lynch30Keith Moore & Gordon Rose32Derek McDonnell34Previous Awardees Updates36Engagement Programme and Sustainability37Online Communications38Print Communications39Advocacy40Supporters and Partners41Team and Board43REPORT AND Financial STATEMENTS422

Chairman’sForewordAs ever, 2015 saw the social entrepreneurs on theground all over Ireland creating and developing newand innovative approaches to improve lives, createopportunities and strengthen communities.The One Foundation, which provided the initial backingand inspiration for the formation of Social EntrepreneursIreland, wound down in 2014. It is timely therefore to saya huge thank you to Declan Ryan, Deirdre Mortell andall the team who provided SEI with so much visionaryand practical support over the last 11 years. This changehas required us to look further afield in seeking fundingsupport for SEI. We are completely dependent on thegenerosity of our supporters and partners, both in Irelandand the USA for funding and we would like to thankeveryone who has supported us in 2015. In particular,we were delighted that our flagship Awards SponsorsDCC plc has made a new four-year commitment totalling 700,000. We hope that this will encourage others tomake similar long term commitments to enable us to planan ambitious future for social entrepreneurship in Ireland.The nature of innovation and entrepreneurship is iterativeand unending. As the world around us changes, thechallenges we face also evolve and so new solutions areneeded in response. The calibre of social entrepreneursapplying to our Awards Programme in 2015 was againhugely impressive. Our Award Winners are tackling issuesas diverse as recidivism, mental health, supporting careleavers and participation in politics. As ever their ideas areexciting and have huge potential. We are delighted andhonoured to be able to play a role in their development.The rapid scaling up by social entrepreneurs who wereAward Winners in 2013 and 2014 is also impressive andfor every euro we have invested in projects, they raised afurther 8.41. This kind of leverage gives great confidencein the ability of these organisations to survive beyond thelifetime of support from SEI.As ever in 2015, a small team in SEI delivered a greatimpact with vision, commitment and great enthusiasm.On behalf of my board colleagues and myself, oursincerest thanks to the team so ably led by Darren Ryan.The human impact of these projects is profound. Initiativessuch as Men’s Sheds, FoodCloud, Virtual CommunityCollege, MyMind, Irish Community Rapid Response andSensational Kids enrich people’s lives, harness communityenergies and are helping transform our society. I hope youwill take the time to read more about these initiatives inthis Annual Report.Gerry KearneyChairperson3

If we want change in Ireland, we need to create thatchange ourselves. We can’t afford to wait around forothers to solve our problems. We can’t just sit backand complain about the status quo. We need to act,and we need to act now. Real change will begin whenwe stop fighting the old and focus all of our energy onbuilding the new.Once that first movement is made, momentum builds andthe early friction dissipates. Strong leadership generatesmore leaders. People yearn to be part of somethingconstructive, to be part of the solution.As Ireland’s economic recovery gathers pace, we arestarting to see improvements in many areas of Irishsociety. While this is encouraging, we must ensure that wedon’t repeat the mistakes of the past. None of us want thisrecovery to bring us back to where we were before. Thatisn’t success. We need to create an inclusive recovery.But if history has taught us anything it’s that things don’tchange on their own. The default position will be to spendany new resources on the same old approaches. We stillwon’t be solving our social problems quickly enough.The work of the social entrepreneurs is inspiring, butthis isn’t a spectator sport and all of us need to play ourpart. Our achievements to date have been built on theshoulders of giants; early visionaries and supporters whotook a chance on Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, on theteam and on an idea.In most cases, the first action creates an impact fargreater than could ever have been imagined.We are serious about solving Ireland’s biggest socialproblems and we need your support to do it. Socialentrepreneurs make huge sacrifices to change thiscountry. They can’t do it alone.Our social entrepreneurs are experts in buildingthe new. They see problems as opportunities,and set about tackling them using innovative, businesslike approaches. Social entrepreneurs take risks and workrelentlessly to show us what is possible. Often driven byprofound personal experiences, they have the motivationand passion to overcome any challenge in their path.When social entrepreneurs take action they shift our focusfrom the problem to the solution. Their decision to act isthe lead domino that starts a chain reaction of events.If this is the moment that we all decide to act, then thiscould be the moment that everything changes.Darren RyanChief Executive4

ABOUTUSThe ChallengeIn order to solve some of Ireland’s social andenvironmental problems, we need new approachesand better ideas. We need to challenge the status quoand look at these issues from a different angle. Weneed to focus more on effectiveness and on impact.We are lucky to have people all over Ireland who aredeveloping new solutions to our societal problems.Without support, however, these ideas can struggle tomake enough of an impact. We know we can’t affordto wait for these solutions to grow and scale, as theproblems we face are immediate and urgent.At Social Entrepreneurs Irelandwe support people who haveinnovative solutions to some ofIreland’s most pressing socialand environmental problems.We provide funding and a rangeof in-depth supports to developsustainability and significantlyincrease the impact of thesenew solutions.The IdeaWhen a social entrepreneur comes up with a greatnew solution to a particular social problem, we believethat they should get the funding and support that theyneed to scale and grow, so that they can impact asmany people as possible, as quickly as possible. AtSocial Entrepreneurs Ireland, we seek out the socialentrepreneurs who have the most potential to havean impact, work with them intensively to develop theirprojects and ensure that their ideas are implementedas effectively, efficiently and sustainably as possible.Our Awards Programme provides up to 140,000 worthof support per social entrepreneur over the course oftwo years.The ImpactSince 2004, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland has supported190 social entrepreneurs, investing more than 6.26million in their projects, as well as providing significanttraining and mentoring supports. These projects inturn have directly impacted the lives of 380,000 peopleacross Ireland, and created 1,080 jobs in the process.We’ve seen the impact of Ireland’s leading socialentrepreneurs increase significantly due to our funding,training and mentoring. This group of 190 socialentrepreneurs now form the largest network of socialentrepreneurs in Ireland.5

WHAT WE DOSocial Entrepreneurs Ireland’smission is to help the best earlystage social entrepreneurs inIreland to succeed.6

OUR WORKSEEDSCALESHAPEIn order to ensure that the best social entrepreneurssucceed, we focus our attention on three key pillars:SEED, SCALE, SHAPE.7

SEEDSCALESHAPEGrow and develop the pool ofhigh-potential social entrepreneursEnable social entrepreneurs tomake a significant and sustainableimpact on the social problem theyare addressing:Create an environment where socialentrepreneurship is valued as a keydriver of Ireland’s social andeconomic success. The Impact Programme is a twoyear in-depth, tailored supportprogramme, which aims tosignificantly increase the impactof Ireland’s highest potentialsocial entrepreneurs. Eachyear we select the three socialentrepreneurs who are bestplaced to scale and grow, makingan investment worth 140,000 ineach project. The Elevator Programme is a12 month support programmewhich aims to support socialentrepreneurs in the earlieststages of their projects, helpingthem to define the problem theyare trying to address and refinetheir solution. Each year weselect six social entrepreneursmaking an investment worth 30,000 in their projects. The Social Entrepreneurs IrelandAlumni Network is made up of190 social entrepreneurs thatwe have supported over thepast 12 years. The Networkcreates opportunities for socialentrepreneurs to learn from eachother, collaborate and providevital peer support. At our Annual Awards Event weshowcase the work of leadingsocial entrepreneurs andcelebrate their achievements withour network of supporters andchampions. We run and host The ImpactSeries, a speaker series designedto inspire innovative ideas andto spark discussion and debatearound key social issues and therole that social entrepreneurshipcan have in addressing theseissues. Through our work as part of theSocial Enterprise Taskforce weaim to influence and inform policymakers on supporting socialentrepreneurship. Through our media andcommunications work we raisethe profile of Ireland’s leadingsocial entrepreneurs, helpingto create an understandingand appreciation of socialentrepreneurship in Irish society. We run an in-depth SelectionProcess every year to attract thesocial entrepreneurs with themost potential to bring aboutsocial impact. Each year weengage with approximately 200social entrepreneurs throughthis process. Our annual Social EntrepreneursRoadshow provides trainingand information workshops toearly stage social entrepreneurs.This year social entrepreneursattended from all over the islandof Ireland, with events held inCork, Galway, Belfast and Dublin. At Social EntrepreneursBootcamp we provided a fullday of training and networkingopportunities to 50 socialentrepreneurs. Attendees alsohad the opportunity to pitch to apanel of judges.8

Impact190Social Entrepreneurs Supported since 2004 6,264,584invested in their projects379,868Lives Impacted1,080Employment Opportunities Created9

Awardee Impact92,258Breakdown of the different sources of incomeused by SEI Awardees over the past 12 months:people were directly impacted by thecurrent SEI Awardees in 201512842% 32% 20% 5%employment opportunities were createdby the current SEI Awardees in cSECTORGRANTSGENERALFundraisingAwardee Delivery Modelscounties were impacted by Awardees in 2015 8.41Additional funding raised by Awardeesfor every 1 invested by SEI in 201566%of our entrepreneurs met the objectivesthey set out for themselves at the startof their awards programme1024%1%Provided a modelfor others toreplicateAltered policyat a nationallevel27%48%Enhanced publicknowledge of issueProvided a newfacility or service

SEI Impact191“SEI has been an amazing supportfor FoodCloud as we expandedquickly. Knowing that they arethere to support through difficultdecisions and that they have thebest interest of the organisationat heart has given us greatconfidence as we have grown. TheAward brought great credibilityto our organisation too, which hasenabled us to gain further supportas we have grown.”Individual and group workshops held50Leading experts engaged insupporting Awardees544Aoibheann O’Brien & Iseult Ward (FoodCloud) –2014 Impact Award WinnerHours of application assessment100%“Being an SEI Awardee has providedme with the support, mentorshipand confidence to develop AsIAm.ie and set it on a firm footingand a clear path. It has alsodeveloped my skills, confidenceand competence as a socialentrepreneur enormously”of current SEI Awardees are satisfiedwith the level of support they receive111%Adam Harris, AsIAm.ie –2014 Elevator AwardeeThe average increase in lives impactedby our Awardees after one year on oursupport programmes11

SEI ImpactHow Awardees feel their project/organisation would have progressed without support from SEI:8%Would have failed entirely without the support42%Would have struggled to achieve what it has without the support50%Would have progressed, but at a slower rateWould have progressed in the same way0%Would have progressed more quickly or at a larger scale0%83%100%100%their organisation’s internaltheir confidence as annetworks have expandedcapacity has increasedentrepreneur has increasedsignificantly as a result ofsignificantly as a result ofsignificantly as a result ofSEI supportSEI supportSEI supportof Awardees agree thatof Awardees agree thatof Awardees agree that their“It has been an unimagined growth experience for me and for the VCC. I ampart of a community of practice of social entrepreneurs and I have learnedso much from the SEI team and from the other Awardees”Elizabeth Waters, Virtual Community College – 2014 Impact Awardee12

TheSelectionProcess182244544Applicants tothe 2015 AwardsReviewers fromour PartnerOrganisationsHours iews Held withApplicantsProjects at SocialEntrepreneurs BootcampOur 2015 Selection Process opened on 19th March 2015 with a call on social entrepreneurs from across the country tosubmit their big ideas for solving Ireland’s social problems. We were excited to receive 182 applications, and a record 244reviewers took part in our evaluation process. From this review we invited a shortlist of 50 high-potential candidates toattend Social Entrepreneurs Bootcamp.Bootcamp provided attendees with a day of training and workshops, along with the opportunity to connect and network withother social entrepreneurs. Most importantly, the social entrepreneurs had the opportunity to pitch to a panel of judges for theopportunity to secure a portion of the 600,000 support that was on offer.Following this Bootcamp event, 18 candidates were selected to take part in a further evaluation process. Elevator Programmefinalists took part in further interviews, while the Impact Programme Finalists took part in the SEI Summer Programme. Duringthe Summer Programme we had the opportunity to spend several days with each of the candidates, and gain a deeperunderstanding of their work. This process involved a number of one-to-one meetings and site visits with the applicants, alongwith a full day of training and mentoring on storytelling, communications and leadership. Following a final interview, we selectedthree social entrepreneurs to take part in our 2015 Impact Programme.13

IN ASSOCIATION WITHSocial Entrepreneurs Ireland is all about scaling great newsolutions for social problems in Ireland. In addition to anannual Awards Programme, we also host a series of themedspeaker events entitled “The Impact Series” in associationwith Social Finance Foundation. These events engage awide audience of leaders from the business, public and nonprofit sectors along with many of Ireland’s leading socialentrepreneurs. The events are designed to inspire innovativeideas and to spark discussion and debate around key socialissues and the role that social entrepreneurship can have inaddressing these issues. To date we have held six speakerseries events and the 2015 event focused on the theme“Building an Inclusive Recovery”.The Minnovation FundWe realise there are lots of people with innovative early stageideas to change Ireland but who need help to get these ideasoff the ground. At each Impact Series event, the MinnovationFund (which comprises of all ticket proceeds) is presented asa seed fund to the social entrepreneur who pitches the bestearly stage, high impact idea to the audience on the night.This year’s Minnovation winner was House of AKI-NA, a socialenterprise that creates high quality men’s fashion accessoriesthat look good and do good - using profits to support migrantwomen via education and employment.Inspiring Ideas to Change IrelandRónán Ó Dálaigh receives the MinnovationFund from Brendan Whelan, CEO SocialFinance Foundation who sponsor theImpact Series event.#impactseriesWe truly believe that social entrepreneurs can change Irelandand every year we are inspired by the fantastic work thatis being done all over the country to address our greatestsocial and environmental problems. So, by taking a stepback and looking at the broader ecosystem in which socialentrepreneurs exist, by engaging leaders from all sectors ofsociety and by giving start-up social entrepreneurs a chanceto get their ideas off the ground, The Impact Series providesa new platform from which real and lasting social changecan grow. We encourage people with ideas to connect withus through SEI Connect and The Impact Series to help us tocontinue to build a strong and sustainable ecosystem fromwhich we know social entrepreneurs can learn and grow.14

Our Impact Programme looks to support social entrepreneurswith established and effective projects that have the potentialto scale significantly - creating widespread and long termsocial impact.3 social entrepreneurs 140,000 in funding and support2 YEAR support programmE“It’s fantastic knowing that there is going to be support therein the future. It’s the best recognition you can get as a socialenterprise in Ireland.”Aoibheann O’Brien & Iseult Ward, FoodCloud - 2014 Impact AwardeeOur Elevator Programme offers support to social entrepreneursin the earliest stages of their projects. Through this 12 monthprogramme we help refine ideas and implement the requiredstructures to build a sustainable and scalable organisation.6 social entrepreneurs 30,000 in funding and support12 month support programmE“Being an SEI winner gives Sólás all-island coverage andhuge credibility as a social enterprise striving to be at thetop of its field.”Joan Henderson, Sólás - 2014 Elevator Awardee15

Social entrepreneurs make huge sacrifices to improve the world around them, andwe believe their achievements should be recognised and celebrated. By showcasingthe incredible impact that social entrepreneurs are having in Ireland, we aim to inspireothers to join with them and take action too.At the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Awards, we announce the latest Impact andElevator Award Winners and introduce them to our incredible network of supporters.This year we celebrated the 11th annual Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Awards andlooked back on the moment of inspiration when the entrepreneurs first decided toact. The Awards Ceremony took place on 13th October 2015 in the Round Room atthe Mansion House, Dublin. The event was hosted by Norah Casey, one of Ireland’sleading entrepreneurs, publishers and broadcasters. We were delighted to be joinedonce again by Tommy Breen, CEO of DCC plc. DCC has been a long term sponsor ofthe Awards Ceremony. The keynote address was delivered by David Hanney, one ofthe first students on the Future Voices Ireland programme, which was a 2014 ElevatorAward Winner. David shared with us the profound impact that this programme ishaving on young people in Ireland.The night ended with a unique collaboration of two inspiring choirs, The High HopesChoir (Ireland’s first homeless choir) and The Voices of Hope Choir (a choir set up byMove4Parkinson’s for people with Parkinson’s Disease). This once off collaborationprovided a unique and memorable experience for those present.16

Join us for amoment witheach of the2015 Awardees 17

THE ChallengeDespite significant progress in recent years,the number of road fatalities in Ireland remainsunacceptably high. 2014 saw 196 people lose theirlives on Irish roads; our second consecutive yearlyincrease in road deaths. While dangerous drivingremains a substantial challenge for Irish society,our efforts to solve the problem are coming up short.With a road traffic crime reoffending rate of 33%,it is clear that traditional approaches such as fines,driving bans, community service, and incarcerationaren’t sufficient. In some cases these punitivemeasures can actually isolate people, particularly inrural areas, prohibiting them from seeking or retainingemployment, making them feel as though they havelittle choice but to risk driving again.THE IdeaHaving witnessed the devastating effects ofdangerous driving in his own community of Donegal,Gary decided it was time for a different response.In an area infamous for its so-called ‘Boy Racer’culture, Gary wanted to change both attitudes andbehaviours by challenging the way we engagewith road traffic offenders. The Pro-Social DriversProgramme was established as a road safetyinitiative that engaged course participants throughself-referrals or referrals through the justice system,offering an alternative to traditional punitivemeasures. Supporting individuals in acceptingresponsibility for their actions, participants areeducated in the areas of social responsibility,emotional control, driving under the influence, andthe consequences of anti-social driving behaviour.Gary DoggettPro-Social Drivers ProgrammePro-Social Drivers Programme seeks toimprove road safety, change the behaviourof dangerous drivers, reduce reoffendingand ultimately save lives.THE ImpactUsing an approach underpinned by international bestpractice, the Pro-Social Drivers Programme is thefirst of its kind in Ireland. The results to date speakfor themselves. While the national reoffending ratestands at 1 in 3, just 1 in 100 of the programme’sparticipants have reoffended since its inception in2012 - proof that significant progress in this area ispossible. Recognising its potential, the programmeis now planning to scale across Ireland. Driven bya belief that communities in Ireland can have saferroads, the Pro-Social Drivers Programme offersIreland an additional tool in its efforts to eliminatethis senseless loss of lives.You can learn more and connect with Gary at:www.psdpireland.comFacebook psdpirelandTwitter @psdpirelandLinkedIn Gary Doggett18

“Because antisocial driving affectsall of us in our communities, fromthe victims of road traffic offencesto young people ending up with acriminal record”19

THE ChallengeThere is considerable societal pressure to viewpregnancy and childbirth as universally happyevents. While for many it is a joyful time, asignificant number of women and their partnersin Ireland experience conception, pregnancy, andchildbirth-related maternal mental health issues.For these people, there is an overwhelminghopelessness associated with pre and post-nataldepression that impacts not only women but alsotheir partners, children, and other family members.Moreover, 3 to 4% of new mothers experienceserious psychiatric complications. Unfortunately,a nine-month-long waiting list within the HSEmeans that mental health care is not alwaysreadily available, and delay in treatment canhave serious consequences.THE IdeaIn the wake of two tragic suicides, Nurture wasset up by Irene Lowry in 2011 to provide targetedmaternal mental health support. Nurture operatesa country-wide network of counsellors whoreceive specialised training, network support andclient referrals. The counsellors provide one-toone counselling and support groups for womenand their partners, with the organisation offeringsupport and advice within a 24 to 48-hour timeline,as well as emergency referral services. Additionallythe organisation links in with other family supportnetworks to provide wraparound services and helpkeep families together.Irene LowryNurtureNurture provides targeted support to thoseexperiencing conception, pregnancy, andchildbirth-related mental health illness.THE ImpactNurture has supported over 600 women and 80men in 22 counties with one-to-one counselling,as well as facilitating regular support groups.With a rapidly growing network of counsellorsand increasing number of clients seeking support,Irene plans to continue to expand in order toprovide services across Ireland. Although theclients are primarily women, Nurture also receivescalls and provides services for the wider networkof their partners, family and friends, often arrangingaccess to additional support services where theyare needed. Their powerful testimonials clearlydemonstrate the necessity of this support and thedifference it has made in their lives.You can learn more and connect with Irene at:www.nurturecharity.orgFacebook NurtureTwitter @NurtureCharityLinkedIn Irene Lowry20

“It was the realisation that theseissues don’t just affect women,they affect their families, theyaffect whole communities”21

THE ChallengeEvery year in Ireland there are approximately13,400 committals to prison. Irish prisoners comepredominantly from marginalised communities,having experienced various levels of deprivation inchildhood. Their early lives are often characterised byunemployment, lack of education, poor quality housing,and a host of related problems such as addiction, familybreakdown, and low literacy levels. A staggering 60% ofprisoners have been homeless, with the majority havingalso experienced mental health issues. Upon release,the cycle continues, as many return to these samedeprived areas and are more likely to reoffend, fuelledby a lack of targeted support. Crime is just one elementof this cycle of social deprivation and exclusion.THE IdeaAs a prison officer for 10 years, Stephen Plunkett sawgood people caught in a revolving door system, andfound that he couldn’t witness it any longer withoutacting. Established in 2008, U-Casadh provides asupport service for ex-offenders and other marginalisedpeople, along with their families, enabling their fullparticipation in community and economic life. Theydeliver focused support in a nurturing environment,helping participants to develop personal andprofessional skills. U-Casadh provides services topeople both inside and outside of prison in order todevelop their personalised release plan. The approachis then structured in four stages: stabilisation, trainingand education, employment and enterprise, and alumnisupport. U-Casadh focuses on providing occupationwith purpose, encouraging entrepreneurship as well assourcing employment in supportive businesses.Stephen PlunkettU-CasadhU-Casadh supports the empowerment ofmarginalised individuals, primarily thosewho come into contact with the criminaljustice system, through stabilisation,training, education and enterprise.THE ImpactYou can learn more and connect with Stephen at:www.ucasadh.ieFacebook ucasadhenterpriseTwitter @UCasadhLtdLinkedIn Stephen PlunkettTo date, U-Casadh has supported the integration andprogression of over 1,500 people. In 2014, an externalreview of the programme revealed that the reoffendingrate of participants was just 27%, compared to 62%nationally. Furthermore, the review cites increases ofbetween 78% and 98% in areas such as self-esteem,confidence, and education. It costs the taxpayer aminimum of 65,000 per annum to imprison one person.U-Casadh delivers its services for approximately 1,000 per individual per year. U-Casadh providesa life-changing solution which not only reducessomeone’s likelihood to reoffend, but provides apath to a meaningful life with opportunity.Supported by:22

“The first day I walked onto a prisonlanding and saw how many peoplewere in one cell, I knew somethinghad to change”23

THE ChallengeImagine being afraid to speak because your voice leadspeople to discriminate against you. This is the experiencefor many of the 46,000 transgender people in Ireland.Transgender people’s voices can often lead them to be‘outed’, making job interviews, casual conversations - andeven laughing out loud - high-risk activities. As a group,transgender people experience elevated rates of suicide anddepression, with almost 80% having considered taking theirown lives. In addition they experience significant barriersto employment, with 49% unable to find a job. Despiterecent progress for the transgender community, such as theGender Recognition Bill, everyday life for many transgenderpeople in Ireland is still an unsafe and isolating experience.THE IdeaUpon witnessing the pain and frustration experienced bythe transgender community, speech and language therapistRachel Moore established Express YOUR Gender - anorganisation committed to making social and economic lifefully accessible to the transgender community in Ireland.Through its affordable speech and language therapy andcareer development programmes, “Confident Voices” and“Authentic Careers”, Express YOUR Gender is helpingclients to achieve satisfaction in their voice and improvetheir career prospects, leading to a better quality of life.Having worked clinically with the transgender communityfor four years, Rachel understood what she saw aspreventable human suffering and chose to implementpositive change through profound, yet practical, action.RACHEL MOOREExpress Your GenderExpress YOUR Gender is committed to makingsocial and economic life fully accessible totransgender people, through the provisionof speech and language therapy and careerdevelopment training and support.THE ImpactAfter 250 hours of voice therapy with more than 50transgender clients, clinical evaluation, includingacoustic measurements, indicates significantly improvedcommunicative confidence. The Authentic Careers pilotsaw 71% of participants going on to attend job interviewsand 100% reporting feeling more empowered to attendjob interviews. Along with direct service delivery, Racheldesires societal change. She hopes to support other speechand language therapists working with transgender clients,while also inviting the wider public to engage with the topicof gender through creative and educational events andservices. Uniquely placed as Ireland’s only organisationproviding these dedicated servic

2015 aCtivity report - the seleCtion proCess 13 the impaCt series 14 a moment with the 2015 awardees 17 Gary doGGett 18 . Our annual Social Entrepreneurs Roadshow provides training and information workshops to early stage social entrepreneurs. This year social entrepreneurs