Inner City Enterprise

Social Enterprise

A social enterprise or social business is defined as a business that has specific social objectives that serve its primary purpose. These organisations seek to maximize profits while maximizing benefits to society and the environment. Their profits are principally used to fund social programs.

They exist at the intersection of the private and volunteer sectors. They seek to balance activities that provide financial benefits with social goals, such as providing housing to low-income families or job training.

Whether you are at the start-up phase or seeking to develop your social enterprise, we are here to help.

In particular, the Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards was established by Inner City Enterprise (ICE) and Dublin City Council with the support of the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Dublin City in 2015., as these partner organisations recognised a gap in the market for small flexible grants to kick-start the creation or development of enterprises in Dublin City. For this reason, each year since 2015, a fund of €50,000 has been distributed among innovative social enterprises.

Moreover, both the programme and competition are aimed at increasing awareness of the important contribution that social enterprise makes to building communities and in creating employment, in addition to developing the skills of the participants who get involved. Lastly, the awards granted to the successful applicants will also allow them to further develop their plans and activities and bring the benefits of their social enterprise to more individuals and communities.

Workshop Series: Entrepreneur Essentials

ICE presents new workshop series – Entrepreneur Essentials Are you ready to take the first step towards launching your own business in Ireland? Our Entrepreneur Essentials workshop series is designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the key skills and knowledge needed to start and grow a successful business. Over the course of six weeks, you’ll …

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Win a Website Built By PayPal

Are you looking for a new website? PayPal has launched an exciting program to help Inner City Enterprise clients thrive in the digital age by offering free website-building services.  This initiative empowers businesses to establish a professional online presence without worrying about technical expertise or additional costs. Designed to be user-friendly and customizable, the program provides …

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NEWS: Stepping Up, Stepping Out & Empowerment

“Stepping Up: Stepping Out & Empowerment” Date: Thursday 12th September 2024 Time: 10am – 12.30pm (Registration from 9:30am) Venue: The Maldron Hotel, Whitestown Way, Tallaght, Dublin, D24 XC9W Cost: €20 (light lunch included followed by networking) “Stepping Up: Stepping Out & Empowerment” is an inspiring event bringing together successful entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and innovative thinkers to …

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DAF Growing Social Enterprise Fund 2024

€2m ‘Growing Social Enterprise’ capital support scheme launched On 24th July, The Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD  announced the new €2m Dormant Accounts Funded ‘Growing Social Enterprise fund’. This fund will provide capital grants of between €1,500 and €100,000 to social enterprises to assist them to achieve their social, environmental or economic …

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ICE is delighted to announce the Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards 2024 – Launch Date 5th March

Call for Applications for the 2024 Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards Download the application form here Submit this completed application form along with supporting documentation to lauradennehy@innercityenterprise.com The Awards The Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards aim to support social enterprise creation and development in Dublin City. The awards programme provides grants, mentoring, promotion, and other supports …

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ICE new Programme Coordinator – Laura Dennehy

The ICE Team are delighted to welcome our new Programme Coordinator – Laura Dennehy. With over 18 years experience in the community and social entrepreneurship sectors, Laura brings with her a passion for leadership development and creating positive social change. Previously Laura has worked for Foróige in several roles, including, Youth Worker, Youth Justice Project …

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Launch of the NEIC Kickstart Entrepreneurship Programme

Inner City Enterprise is pleased to announce the launch of a new NEIC Kickstart Entrepreneurship Programme. The NEIC Kickstart Entrepreneurship Programme initiative in partnership between TU Dublin GROWTHhub, the Dublin NEIC Task Force, Inner City Enterprise, the Open Doors Initiative, and Dogpatch Labs.  NEIC Kickstart is a 10 week programme that offers an opportunity for …

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Collaboration event with ICE and Co-operative Housing Ireland

A fantastic evening last week with thanks to Christine Meehan CHI, Hugh Fitzmaurice Clarity Coach and our 2 inspirational speakers ICE clients Bridget Bowe Creative Events and Cristina Lopez Graphic Designer Buboa Designs. We’ve all got the entrepreneurial gold inside!. If we tap into it, just take one step to move forward, feel the fear …

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