School for Social Enterprises in Ireland (SSEI): Advanced Diploma in Social Enterprise Bursaries
Overview
What is TRANSFORM?
TRANSFORM is a highly focused and interactive programme designed to enable individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required to start or build social enterprise activities as a means of social regeneration, community development and financial sustainability.
Who is TRANSFORM designed for?
- Individuals engaged in one or more of the following activities:
- Community development and regeneration e.g. Housing Associations
- Social entrepreneurs
- Members engaged in existing Social Enterprises
- Board members of Social Enterprises engaged in economic development through Social Enterprise
- Charitable organisations looking to develop Social Enterprise activities
What does the Programme cover?
The programme is designed to provide knowledge and practical applications that will enable participants to develop and grow through a blend of; Theory, Best Practice, Case Studies, Site Visits and presentations from Exemplars & Practitioners. By the end of the programme participants will have the knowledge to start or grow a sustainable social enterprise which can lead to real transformation within their community and beyond.
You can download the full programme overview here.
How much do I or my organisation have to contribute?
The Flax Trust are one of the founding members of the School for Social Enterprise in Ireland and are providing funding support for participants in the form of Fellowships (bursaries) valued at up to £2000.
The total fees are £2250 but with a maximum Flax Trust Fellowship that leaves a contribution of £250 per participant.
Who are the key stakeholders?
- Programme Provided by: The School for Social Enterprises in Ireland (SSEI)
- Programme Delivered and Accredited by: Ulster University Business School
- Programme Partners: The Flax Trust
- Ulster University/Ulster University Business School
- SSEI (School for Social Enterprises in Ireland)
- Podiem are the official operations partner for SSEI
Other Stakeholders:
- The Urban Villages Initiative
- Northern Ireland Housing Executive
- Social Enterprise Northern Ireland