Advantage NI and UnLtd – The Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs have come together on Social Enterprise Day to launch a £20,000 scholarship fund to support young people across Northern Ireland who have an entrepreneurial solution to a social problem.
The ‘Impact’ programme offers budding social entrepreneurs under the age of 31, the opportunity to research and develop an idea that will create social change. Training, one-to-one guidance and an attractive funding package of up to £5000 to help kick start their project is on offer. The emphasis of ‘Impact’ is on providing tailored support to the young person so that they can develop their entrepreneurial skills to set up a social venture. You can sign up at www.advantage-ni.com/impact.
Social enterprise is a model that is fast gaining recognition in Northern Ireland. Although the terminology may be new, social enterprises have actually been around for quite some time. Credit unions, housing associations and community development trusts are woven throughout our society and high profile social enterprises such as John Bird’s ‘Big Issue’ and Jamie Oliver’s ‘15’ have encouraged others to improve society by setting up their own.
Quiet simply, social enterprises are businesses that exist to address a social or environmental need. Social Entrepreneurs are the visionaries behind them. We know this programme will support the next generation of Social Entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland.
If you would like to find out more about how you can make an Impact, log on to www.advantage-ni.com/impact
Thanks
The Advantage Team
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