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All applications must be received by no later than: Wednesday 19 April 2023 at 4.00pm.
Applications submitted after this date will be deemed as invalid.
Housing Executive Social Enterprise PLUS - Capacity Building Award up to £10,000
In line with the objectives of the Social Enterprise Plus Strategy, the Housing Executive -The Housing Executive - Housing Community Network (nihe.gov.uk), the Social Enterprise Plus Strategy sets out to assist individuals or groups living or working in Housing Executive communities. Financial investment in social and community enterprises that are primarily based in or serve Housing Executive communities is an important part of the strategy and previous investment demonstrates successful job creation and training outcomes as well as a cost effective approach to addressing quality of life issues within Housing Executive estates.
Building Capacity Award - up to £10,000.
The aim of the Building Capacity Award is to assist new and existing social enterprise development, increase economic activity, and build capacity to develop sustainable commercial activity and services which benefit Housing Executive tenants.
The Capacity Building Award should not be viewed as a grant. The focus is on trading for sustainability and growth. (Note the definition of trading will include a community based organisation providing a service selling some products / services for which some fees/prices have been charged).
A business plan is essential and the enterprise must demonstrate its trading capability/prospects and that it has the potential to be a viable sustainable entity. For this reason generally running costs are not eligible for funding.
There is a wide arrange range of support freely available for assistance with business plans. The following links may be helpful:
Home - Go For It (goforitni.com)
Enterprise Northern Ireland (enterpriseni.com)
However, if in doubt please contact a member of the Housing Executive Social Enterprise Plus Team at socialinvestments@nihe.gov.uk
Eligibility
To be eligible for the award, social enterprise applicants must demonstrate how Housing Executive communities will benefit as a result of the award. And how you intend to measure the impact you make.
You must be able to prove that an award will:
We will consider applications from community-based and community focused organisations with a social enterprise/social purpose element. Priority will be given to those applicants that can demonstrate how the award intends to contribute to development of economic activity in the local area, particularly relating to the following priority themes.
Assessment of applications
Applications will be assessed by a panel of managers after the window for submissions is closed. Funds are limited and all applications which meet the criteria will not necessarily be funded.
The Housing Executive is the Data Controller under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for the personal data it gathers for the purposes of administering the Social Enterprise Plus Programme.
The information you have provided is required for the following specified purposes:
By submitting this form you are consenting to the Housing Executive processing your information for the purpose of your Social Enterprise Plus Programme.
You can withdraw your application at any time by contacting socialinvestments@nihe.gov.uk. If you withdraw your application, the Housing Executive will be unable to further process your application for Social Enterprise Plus Programme.
Sharing your information with others
Your information may be shared internally within the Housing Executive with staff who are involved in providing this service and where necessary, between internal departments with the purpose of supporting an effective delivery of service. Personal data is held and stored by the Housing Executive in a safe and secure manner and in compliance with Data Protection legislation.
Information in relation to this application, including contact details provided as part of the application, may also be shared with others for statistical analysis, and the Government Funding Database for fraud prevention/detection. This information is only shared where this is necessary to comply with our legal obligations or as permitted by General Data Protection Regulation or Data Protection Act 2018.
The data contained in the Application will be retained by the Housing Executive in line with the current retention policy.
Privacy Notice
The Housing Executive is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining your trust and confidence in how we handle your personal information. You can view our Privacy Notice at www.nihe.gov.uk/privacy_notice, pick up a copy at any Housing Executive office or you can ask us to post or email a copy to you.
Please identify the expected outputs/outcomes which will be achieved as a direct result of funding.
WE REQUIRE AT THIS STAGE:
The items listed below MAY be required at a later date if the application is successful, please indicate if these are available
(These do NOT need to be submitted with this application).
NOTE: If your proposal includes any capital works, you will need to provide the necessary approvals, prior to any finance being released.
I confirm that:-