SEED project to mentor and train social enterprises

BRAY Area Partnership’s SEED project is calling on local Social Enterprises to get in touch with them for free mentoring and training to help them trade successfully and plan their future business activity in these uncertain times.

The mentoring and training is currently taking place using telephone and online methods. Social enterprises are encouraged to identify the subject areas in which they need mentoring support so that they get maximum benefit from participating.

SEED stands for Social Enterprise Expansion and Development. The SEED project aims to build a more vibrant and sustainable Social Enterprise sector and help groups build their capacity to trade successfully. The project is a collaboration between Bray Area Partnership and Southside Partnership and covers the Bray and Greystones Municipal District and Dun Laoghaire Rathdown areas.

A social enterprise is a business that trades to provide goods and services in the community, tackles problems in society and addresses environmental issues. Profits generated from trading are reinvested back into the business or local community. Examples of social enterprises could be a community café or shop, a recycling or up-cycling project or a workshop creating products for sale – perhaps providing training or employment for marginalised groups. This project is funded through the Dormant Accounts Fund.

To apply, go to brayareapartnership.ie or call 01 2050111.