Scaling with Purpose: Measuring SEI’s Impact on Ireland’s Social Enterprise Sector

Measuring social impact can be complex, particularly when interventions are tailored to individual needs. We recently had the opportunity to collaborate with Frontier Economics on an in-depth analysis of the impact Social Entrepreneurs Ireland (SEI) creates for the social entrepreneurs we support. Using a tailored methodology, Frontier explored how SEI contributes to the success and growth of social enterprises across Ireland.

Some of the key findings:

• Survival rates increase by up to 70%

• Employment, sales, and future funding increase by up to 50%

• Innovation sees a boost of up to 80%

Importantly, the research also highlighted that it’s not just our direct supports like funding and coaching that drive change — our emphasis on peer networks, measurement, and team support also plays a critical role.

We are incredibly grateful to the team at Frontier Economics for their insight and collaboration.

To read the full article on Frontier’s website, click here: Scaling with Purpose – Frontier Economics