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Social Enterprise Plus Programme

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We are currently consulting on our Draft Social Investment Strategy 2025 – 2030.

We we want to hear your views.


The draft strategy has 3 priorities:

  • Community Wealth Building
  • Social Value
  • Employability & Apprenticeships

Click the link below to access the strategy and short consultation survey.

Consultations

Do you live or work in a Housing Executive Community? 

Are you involved in, or thinking of starting a social enterprise?

We are also interested in those social enterprises who are just beginning their journey, so if you have an idea please get in contact with a member of the social enterprise team. 

Christine Davis, Assistant Manager

Email: christine.davis@nihe.gov.uk

Tel. 07826866862

Amanda Ashe, Assistant Manager              

Email: Amanda.Ashe@nihe.gov.uk        

Tel. 07721237227

Connor Smith, Manager                               

Email: Connor.Smith2@nihe.gov.uk  

Tel. 07795428562

Or email: socialinvestments@nihe.gov.uk

Our accessible directory lists social enterprises that serve Housing Executive communities across NI.

Download the Social Enterprise Directory (PDF 1.1 MB)

Social Value

Social Value policy introduced in June 2022 requires that suppliers on government contracts to partner with voluntary, community or social enterprises (VCSE) to deliver social value. 

They must demonstrate this as part of the tender process. 

From 1st June 2022, it is mandatory for Government departments  to allocate 10% of the award criteria to social value in services and works contracts where Public Contract Regulations apply. 

This policy is due to be reviewed in 2023 with a view of increasing the percentage of the total award criteria to 20% for social value. 

We would encourage all community based organisations and social enterprises within our communities to sign up. 

This can be done at:

Social Value NI

OCN Level 2 and 3 in Social Enterprise

Is your community organisation interested in gaining a qualification on social enterprise? This is delivered by our partners Supporting Communities. If interested contact a member of our team.

To find out more about the Social Housing Enterprise Plus Programme, get in contact with a member of the social enterprise team.

What Social Enterprises have we invested in?

The Housing Executive has been supporting social enterprises and community investment since 1971. 

Our aim is to foster vibrant, stable and sustainable communities.

Since 2015, our Social Enterprise Programme has supported a range of social enterprises. These have delivered services from recycling and catering to graphic design and childcare.

These short films give an overview of the Programme and some of the projects we funded.

Go Succeed

Go Succeed is the new go-to source for expert business advice led by Northern Ireland's eleven local councils. 

Whether you're:

  • a budding entrepreneur just starting out
  • are looking to grow your business
  • or are planning to scale up

Our team of industry experts will provide tailored support and guidance to help you achieve your business goals.

Go Succeed - NI Business Support