Our Vision and Mission
Social entrepreneurship is an idea whose time has come. It is a concept that bridges the traditional divide between a business and a community/voluntary approach. It provides a new way of tackling some of our most entrenched social problems. Social Entrepreneurs Ireland aims to ensure that the potential for social entrepreneurship in Ireland becomes a reality.
Vision
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland's vision is of a flourishing social entrepreneurship movement in Ireland and where the next generation of social entrepreneurs will have the practical and moral support they need to grow and thrive.
Mission
Our mission is to foster and encourage social entrepreneurship in Ireland by providing a range of direct supports to early stage social entrepreneurs and by actively engaging with all key sectors in Irish society to promote social entrepreneurship.
Philosophy
Social Entrepreneurs Ireland has three guiding principles:
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Our most important asset is our social entrepreneurs. They are best positioned to determine their own needs and priorities. Therefore, our activities and inputs will be governed by our network of social entrepreneurs and our aim will be to facilitate rather than direct the development of their projects.
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We will take a leadership position in promoting social entrepreneurship within Ireland while at the same time acknowledging that we are learning as we go, we do not have all the answers and we open to advice and constructive criticism from all with an interest in this sector.
- We will be fully accountable for the effective use of resources given to us.
