Webinar: Supporting social enterprise through sustainable development

Social enterprises play a vital role in creating fair and accessible employment opportunities. This webinar brings together experts, municipalities and regional bodies to share practical strategies, funding insights and collaborative models that strengthen cooperation across sectors. Join us to learn, connect and contribute to shaping a more inclusive economy.

Register Deadline
26.11.2025
Date
27.11.2025
Location
Digital webinar in Zoom
Organiser
MERSE: Údarás na Gaeltachta, Coompanion

Supporting social enterprise through sustainable development


🕐 27 November 2025, 10.30–12.00 (CET)

Registration will open on Friday November 14th 2025.
Last day to register is November 26th. 

Organisers

Údaras Na Gaeltachta, Coompanion

Who is this webinar for

  • Social enterprises
  • Municipal and regional representatives
  • Employers and business leaders
  • Civil servants and policymakers 

About the webinar

Discover key supports for social enterprises. Learn about financial, advisory, and networking opportunities available to help your organization grow.

Gain insights from municipalities and regional bodies. Understand how local and regional actors are shaping inclusive labor markets and social enterprise policy.

Expand your network! Connect with politicians, civil servants, and social enterprise leaders who influence funding streams and policy decisions. These relationships may open doors for collaboration and future projects.

Speakers

  • Sara Wallentin, Coompanion
  • Éamonn Ó hÉanaigh, Údarás Na Gaeltachta
  • Anne Graham, Social Enterprise & Innovation Manager, WDC
  • Clare Allen, Head of Social Enterprise, Rethink Ireland
  • Tentative: Effie Kourlos, Municipal Commissioner, Östersund

If you want to learn more about this – join the webinar!

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