Several unique social enterprises in Tipperary receive over €100k

Funding to directly enable Social Enterprises to develop and expand the vital services that they provide in communities all across Ireland was announced on Tuesday.

Deputy Michael Lowry says that this funding recognises the invaluable work carried out by Social Enterprises around the country.

As indicated in the 2023 Survey of Social Enterprises, the Social Enterprise sector in Ireland is characterised by great diversity.

In recognition of this, the Dormant Accounts Funding available to the Department of Rural and Community Development was specifically tailored to meet the varied needs of organisations using two funding strands - one with Grants up to €15,000 and the second, with Grants up to €100,000, to meet the needs of those organisations requiring a more substantive investment.

The key objective of Trading for Impact, the National Social Enterprise Policy launched last July is to help cultivate and sustain strong and impactful Social Enterprise in Ireland. The funding being announced today is tangible evidence of the government’s continuing support for this important sector. 

The selected projects are:

Millennium Family Resource Centre CLG €45,007.03 To fund the purchase of a new electric van and charging station used to provide a laundry service to their community.

DAF Growing Social Enterprise Fund 2024/2025 Strand A Borrisoleigh Community Centre - €15,000.00 To fund the installation of a Solar Panel System to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs. 

Canon Hayes Community Recreation Centre Company Limited by Guarantee Tipperary €11,559.00 To fund an electronic access system for customers as well as new fire safety doors and a new computer to accommodate the new system.

Cloughjordan Community Farm CLG Tipperary €15,000.00 To fund soil preparation and management practices for community farms. By introducing more efficient and environmentally friendly tools, the project seeks to reduce carbon emissions, improve efficiency, enhance soil fertility and increase local food

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Development Assocation Newport CLG Tipperary €3,885.00 To fund the purchase a projector and screen, upgrade the light and sound system and the purchase of a pallet truck. This will improve the service offering and reduce dependency on rentals and facilitate the social enterprise to move heavy items needed for community activities.

Moyne Community Café and Shop CLG Tipperary €11,315.00 To fund the purchase of catering equipment, i.e. a Merrychef Oven that will support the capacity of the community run café.