two 12 Months in nuMbers

three iMpact

four introduction

six Lucy Masterson

eight tony Griffin and KarL swan

ten eMMa Murphy

twelve trevor white

fourteen aviva cohen

sixteen racheL cassen and cLaire Murphy

eighteen JaMes wheLton

twenty GeorGe boyLe

twenty two seLection

twenty three eLevator proGraMMe

twenty four iMpact proGraMMe

twenty five iMpact proGraMMe updates

twenty six where are they now: ruairi McKiernan

twenty seven aLuMni updates

twenty eight wave chanGe

twenty nine arthur Guinness fund

thirty partner profiLes

thirty two invest

thirty four financiaLs

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Social entrepreneurs supported by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland since 2004 161

Money invested in their projects since 2004 €4.9 million

Impact Figures

(Based on our work with 11 social entrepreneurs over a 12 month period)

Estimated number of people directly impacted 61,353

Average number of people directly impacted by each social entrepreneur 5,577

Additional funding raised for every €1 invested by Social Entrepreneurs Ireland €10.83Number of people in paid employment with these 11 social entrepreneurs 199

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Ireland is in a state of flux. This is an age of dislocation where the ground beneath our feet has rarely seemed less solid. Many of our traditional institutions and structures have lost credibility and significance. Fault lines have started to appear throughout Irish society, young vs. old, public vs. private, rural vs. urban. And the economic crisis has resulted in cut backs and unprecedented pressure being placed on the not-for-profit sector, the critical services they provide and the communities they serve.

Yet in a state of flux come opportunities for great change. Opportunities to reimagine a country, rewrite a society, re-evaluate priorities and renew a shared vision for the future. In Ireland we are at an inflection point. Economically, socially and environmentally the practices and policies of the past are no longer fit for purpose. We have a simple choice to make – do we continue as before or do we find a new path, a new way of doing things that will lead to a fairer, more inclusive and more sustainable future?

Our answer to this question will affect a generation. To help us find that answer we are going to need people who can think of new, innovative solutions to old, entrenched problems; people who are not afraid to experiment and test; people who are moved to action rather than words. People we call social entrepreneurs.

FluxSocial entrepreneurs have always embraced flux. Theirs is a world where the status quo is to be challenged, where innovation is to be embraced and where ideas are only valued when they can be translated into action and impact. They are adept at seizing new opportunities, successfully adapting to rapidly changing external environments. They are society’s trailblazers and navigators.

Throughout this book we shine a light on some inspiring individuals who have seen a deeply entrenched societal issue, have developed a new and powerful solution and have taken the first steps towards large scale change. Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is here to help them on their way and with your support we can do even more. We live in times that are challenging but ripe with opportunity. We have the privilege to work with people who every day seize that opportunity, who Think Big and Act Now. Together we can help them Change Ireland.

seán Coughlan, Chief Executive

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“Without the influence of Hireland my new job would never have materialised and there is a strong possibility that I would now be living somewhere else in the world trying to earn a living” Jobseeker Stephen Reddin, aged 26

The ChallengeThere are currently over 400,000 people facing long term unemployment in Ireland. This has a significant negative impact on the health and wealth of the nation. Migration has re-emerged as a serious issue with many highly educated young people left with no choice but to emigrate. Sustained unemployment restricts the chances of economic recovery.

While many avenues have been taken already in order to stem the problem, there is limited awareness and attention paid to the significant role that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) play in the local and national economy and their potential to contribute to the recovery. Much is made of the large jobs announcements made by multinational corporations yet 650,000 people are employed by SMEs in communities around the country making this sector the backbone of our domestic economy.

The IdeaLucy Masterson founded Hireland over the kitchen table with a group of neighbours, based on the simple belief that we could all be a part of the economic recovery in Ireland and that recovery would come about one job at a time.

To kickstart a burst of job creation, Hireland challenges small and medium enterprises around the country to think differently about survival and growth and act on it by taking one practical and achievable step: pledging to ‘hire one’. By challenging people to think about what they can do to improve their business by hiring, Hireland aims to change the mindset around the country from one of firing as a survival stategy to one of hiring as a growth strategy.

The ImpactHireland has fueled a positive momentum and sent a positive message throughout communities. It has shifted the dialogue in Ireland from “I can’t do anything” to “I am part of the solution”.

In just nine months since Hireland was launched 5000 jobs have already been pledged and over 2000 people have returned to work. With 32% of these coming from the Live Register, that equates to a saving to the state of €30 million in 2012 in addition to an increase in tax revenues from individuals who are now back at work.

Lucy MastersonHirelandwww.hireland.ie @hire_one

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“Soar programmes really help to open

your eyes to things that are usually not

spoken about”Roisin, 15

Tony Griffin & Karl SwanSoarwww.soar.ie

The ChallengeRecent challenges in Ireland have left many young people with a lack of hope and inspiration to take action and achieve their full potential. With parents facing increased pressures and rising social isolation the focus in Ireland has shifted to simply ‘surviving’ through the difficult times. However, teenagers are not immune to the challenges of our economy and the failure of our major institutions in recent years. Worryingly, recent research has shown that 75% of serious mental health difficulties first emerge between the ages of 15 and 25. There is currently only limited life skills and emotional awareness education in the national education curriculum.

The IdeaInspired by the work of ‘Reach’ in Australia, which has been running youth outreach programmes for the last 17 years, Soar was founded by former Clare hurler Tony Griffin and Karl Swan. Soar equips young people with inspiration and critical life skills, with a focus on prevention, that empower and ignite action.

Soar creates and delivers innovative programmes for young people within a safe and supportive environment. It works inside and outside the education system with young people aged 10-18 delivering workshops that focus on developing confidence, self-esteem and resiliency. Soar invests in young people by equipping them with positive life skills to fulfil their potential. Soar is for all young people regardless of their background and acts as an early intervention initiative.

The ImpactSince being formed less than a year ago, Soar has already worked with 700 students all over Ireland. In addition to their schools programmes, they have brought the first four Irish teenagers to a youth self-development camp in Nova Scotia, Canada called ‘Camp Catapult’ and will run their first out of school programme known as ‘Heroes Days’ in January 2013. Following very positive responses from Irish schools so far, Soar aims to reach over 16,000 Irish teenagers by the end of 2014, and build a model of early intervention youth mental health support that can be expanded and adopted internationally.

@soar_foundation

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“I have now finished the course and my life has changed for the better in many ways.” Eating disorder sufferer

The ChallengeCurrently there are over 200,000 Irish adults officially diagnosed as struggling with an eating disorder. Adults with Eating Disorders often experience significant co-morbidity with depression, anxiety, alcohol and/or drug abuse. Sufferers of Eating Disorders often struggle to seek assistance due to the stigma and a lack of understanding of these mental health issues. In addition, people affected by Eating Disorders are not supported by an adequate supply of affordable and accessible supports. Early intervention is hugely important in the effective treatment of Eating Disorders and other mental health issues.

The IdeaEmma Murphy is a psychotherapist specialising in Eating Disorders. Adapting the content from her Therapy Group for Eating Disorders which she ran for three years, Emma developed an online platform that is both relevant and effective at bringing about change. The online programmes provide a first step towards recovery that can be worked through in complete confidentiality. The Turning Institute offers an online, Cognitive

Behavioral Therapy based programme, over 6 weeks, that adult women and men can engage in. Using an innovative “Simulated Group Therapy” model, the programmes significantly improve engagement compared to other online CBT interventions.

Having developed the Eating Disorders programme The Turning Institute has expanded their product suite to provide support to adults for other issues such as Anxiety and Depression. Apps to deliver short, sharp, smartphone supports for on the spot intervention and added day-to-day support are also on the way.

The ImpactBy providing an easily accessible and confidential online service, individuals can seek out therapy in a safe manner before they reach a crisis point. There are over 40 million reported cases of Eating Disorders worldwide and 15-20% of the general population are struggling with either anxiety or depression at any one time. The Turning Institute’s online support programmes have the potential to impact many people both inside and outside of Ireland.

Emma Murphy The Turning Institutewww.turninginstitute.com

@TurningInstitut

The ChallengeIn this time of economic hardship it can be difficult for people to remember what is unique and positive about Ireland. With tourism revenues in decline, there is a need to think creatively about how we attract people to this country. As the capital city, Dublin requires more potent international profile to attract visitors and investment. By providing it with a unique identity, Dublin could be an even more attractive tourist destination.

The IdeaDespite the downturn, 94% of tourists still say that the most memorable aspect of their trip to Ireland is the friendliness of the people. Building on this and playing to the strengths of the country, Trevor White has developed a unique activity which allows Dubliners to volunteer to welcome tourists to the City. The service pairs tourists with Dublin ‘Ambassadors’ who have similar interests. They meet in the Little Museum of Dublin on St Stephen’s Green and go for a complimentary cup of tea or a drink in one of three places that are renowned for exceptional hospitality: the Porterhouse Bar, Bewley’s Café or the Merrion Hotel.

The ImpactBy encouraging Dubliners to show off the best parts of their city, the service promotes civic pride and encourages visitors to come to the city by sending a positive message about Dublin out to the rest of the world - it is the only city in the world where the locals are literally queuing up to meet you! Already over 2,500 people have volunteered to be Dublin ‘Ambassadors’ and welcome tourists to the city, showing that Dublin might just be the friendliest city in the world.

Trevor White City of a Thousand Welcomeswww.cityofathousandwelcomes.com

“Dubliners really are nice and welcoming people” Sonja from Germany

@1000welcomes

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The ChallengePeople with speech and language difficulties often face challenges in relation to their ability to communicate and interact socially. Professional therapy is prohibitively expensive and there is limited therapeutic support provided by the State. For friends and family, communicating effectively with the person is not intuitive – they will generally need guidance and support to develop the necessary skills and approaches. This often leads to the family carer being the only focal point for communication, with little or no respite. In these cases, both the carer and their loved one with a disability can become isolated and consequently suffer from depression. When depression strikes someone with a deficit, it typically leads to a poor uptake of rehabilitation therapy and a loss of life skills.

The IdeaFollowing her husband suffering from a stroke, Aviva Cohen learned quickly the challenges associated with communication difficulties. Based on this experience, Aviva created Neuro Hero to offer therapeutic activities for people with speech and language difficulties as well as communications activities that provide approaches on how to engage with someone with a speech and language difficulty.

Neuro Hero is a home based, family support package that uses a series of innovative apps for mobile devices and PCs. Neuro Hero will provide a subscription based support package which will include therapeutic activities, communication activities, training videos, carer support tools and educational materials.

The ImpactThrough using these innovative support tools, Neuro Hero will not only improve cognition and communication capability for the person with a communication difficulty, but also improve social interaction between the individual and their family and friends. With approximately 250,000 people affected by communication difficulties in Ireland and approximately 388 million people around the world, the potential for Neuro Hero to make an impact is huge.

Aviva CohenNeuro Herowww.neurohero.com @neurohero

“We aim to reconnect families through rehabilitation, interaction and education.” Aviva Cohen

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“imagine what it would feel like if everybody in your life was paid to be there”

Claire, LEAP

“I feel I now have more confidence in moving forward and am not afraid to plan things for my family member’s future life. Things I would previously not thought were possible or realistic, I now look at with new eyes.”Parent of a child with a disability

The ChallengeFor families affected by disability there is often limited choice and flexibility of support and care services. Professional experts are the decision makers and the role of the community and family is often undervalued. The perception of what ‘good’ support looks like is limited. Families are not supported to take a leadership role in planning support for their family member and therefore can be ill-prepared for the future.

In many cases this can lead to generic care services being provided rather than personalised support. Natural supports and community are not considered in the support planning process leaving families of children with a disability feeling isolated and powerless. As a consequence, young people with disabilities can grow into adulthood lacking the skills, confidence and networks to live an independent life.

The IdeaRachel Cassen and Claire Murphy developed LEAP as a social enterprise to empower families experiencing disability to lead self-directed lives. LEAP works directly with families to create confident, connected communities of people

that can support families positively and encourage active participation in the community. LEAP works with the family to build knowledge and skills and challenges existing attitudes and beliefs. They help the family to develop a personalised support plan for their family member and to engage and co-ordinate with community stakeholders and other service providers.

Through this work, LEAP is educating families to choose for themselves what is most appropriate for them from an à la carte menu, rather than opting for a set menu of supports.

The ImpactThrough working with families in this way LEAP demonstrates how empowered families can lead to a better quality of life for children with a disability and indeed for the family as a whole. Since launching at the end of 2011, LEAP has already held two family leadership weekends working with 20 families to provide an opportunity to learn and have fun together. LEAP has also been engaged by other families on a one to one basis to develop their leadership skills and to introduce them to the notion of choice and control in determining the best support for their family member.

Rachel Cassen & Claire MurphyLEAPwww.leapireland.com @Leap_Ireland

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“CoderDojo changed

my life.”Harry Moran, 12 year old Coder Dojo

attendee and app developer

The ChallengeAs the importance of computer literacy and IT skills rises in the modern economy, there is a growing challenge to find appropriate ways to teach these complex and ever changing skills. IT education is not currently a part of the Irish school curriculum and the technology and skill sets move so quickly that it would be hard for schools to deliver this education successfully.

At the same time, there is a growing body of children who have a strong interest in this area. While children who are interested in sports or who thrive in the traditional school environment are well catered for, there is little support available for children who enjoy coding or other IT related activities.

The IdeaWhen he was still in school, James Whelton started a computer club for his classmates to teach them about computers and coding. So popular was the initial class that there was soon interest from neighbouring schools and James realised the latent demand that existed for this.

In response to the overwhelming demand, James founded Coder Dojo, an Irish led, global network of free not-for-profit computer clubs where young people learn to code and develop websites, apps, games and more. It is taught by professionals who volunteer their time and is entirely free. It also provides laptops for children who do not have them wherever possible and also reaches out to remote locations.

The ImpactCoder Dojo has proven to be hugely popular and highly scalable. There are now 53 Dojos in Ireland and 126 Dojos in total around the world, from San Francisco to Melbourne to Tokyo. The Dojo fills a gap in the existing education system, providing highly innovative methods of learning that suit the content being delivered. The young people who attend Coder Dojo make friends, build confidence and develop a stronger sense of purpose. With so many Irish young people attending Coder Dojo, this further strengthens Ireland’s place as a premier destination for technology and IT companies, bringing further employment to the country.

James Whelton Coder Dojowww.coderdojo.com @CoderDojo

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“It was great to come back into an atmosphere of collaboration where I’ve got people of all sorts of disciplines around me” Ciarán Ferrie - FEx participant

The ChallengeThe ongoing economic crisis is running hand-in-hand with a revolution in how the commercial world is serviced and structured. Many of the people affected by redundancy are experienced professionals with high levels of education, experience and expertise. Their skills are ideal for reactionary, nimble recovery – but they are stifled by risks and barriers, a hostile statutory framework and a defensive environment. Owning your own business is a key survival strategy in this world of shifting priorities and fluctuating practice. Meanwhile, vacant space is on the rise across urban areas. Empty spaces are inevitably perceived as dangerous places.

The IdeaFounded by architect George Boyle in the heart of Dublin’s Liberties in 2010, Fumbally Exchange (FEx) provides an innovative approach to tackling these challenges. Fumbally Exchange is a creative movement that is transforming working practices, stimulating recovery, cultivating regeneration and driving innovation in enterprise.

By providing creative workspaces in vacant spaces for experienced professionals, FEx aims to minimise risk, cultivate collaboration and foster innovation among entrepreneurs. FEx provides creative facilities in key locations and sectors and runs mentoring, workshops, exhibitions, apprenticeships and other programmes.

The ImpactNesting into a hub of this sort reduces barriers to reinventing or restructuring a business – or going out on your own. This allows creative and innovative professionals to focus on the opportunities around them – making work, together. In less than 18 months, FEx has brought more than 75 businesses to life, growth or recovery. FEx provides real, measurable uplift to the local environments and communities around it, with local businesses registering modest, but measurable, increases in turnover.

Already a second hub has been launched in Balbriggan and plans are coming together for the growth and expansion across Ireland, into other sectors, and around the world.

George Boyle Fumbally Exchangewww.fumballyexchange.com

@FumballyExch

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Finding the best social entrepreneurs:

Awards Three social entrepreneurs are selected for the Impact Programme. Five social entrepreneurs are selected for the Elevator Programme.

Finalists

8 Each of the eight Finalists takes part in a three month support and evaluation programme. We help them to clearly define the problem they are addressing, and refine their solution.

Interviews

18 The top 18 applicants provide further information about their projects and attend an interview, going into much greater detail about the potential of the project to create social impact. Eight Finalists are chosen to take part in the Finalists Programme.

Bootcamp

40The top 40 applicants attend Social Entrepreneurs Bootcamp, a full day programme of workshops and training. Each entrepreneur pitches their idea to a panel of judges.

Apply

200 200 social entrepreneurs from all over Ireland present their new solutions for social problems. These applications are reviewed by 115 of our partners and supporters to select the ones with the highest potential.

To ensure that our funding and support has the maximum impact, we take great care in selecting which social entrepreneurs to support each year. Our selection process is an intensive and competitive process that gives social entrepreneurs all over the country the opportunity to pitch their new solutions to us.

“Whatever happens next, I will always be grateful that I am part of a community working so hard to build a better future.”Bootcamp Participant

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Through the Elevator Programme, we provide much needed early-stage support for social entrepreneurs to help them to refine their ideas and boost the impact of the work they are doing.

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“This has changed

everything” Lisa Domican, GraceApp

2011 Elevator Awardee

5social entrepreneursFor social entrepreneurs setting out at the early stage of a journey, it can be very difficult to get support and funding to develop their project. We find five early stage social entrepreneurs with high potential to create social impact.

€35kinvestmentThe Elevator Programme is valued at €35,000 of which

€25,000 is provided in direct funding for growth capital and specific capacity building activities over the course of one year. The programme focuses on building both personal and organisational capacity to deliver increased social impact.

1Year of supportThe Elevator Programme is a one year programme of support which helps social entrepreneurs to follow a detailed action plan to develop their projects. They will also access workshops and network support throughout the year.

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The Impact Programme provides a transformative investment in early-stage social entrepreneurs who have the potential to create widescale social impact. Our combination of support and growth capital ensures that the best new solutions for social problems are well placed to make an impact now and in the future.

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“The programme challenges me at every

turn, makes me work smarter and think bigger.

It inspires, rewards and connects.”

Michael Kelly, GIY Ireland. 2011 Impact Awardee

3social entrepreneursEach year we run an intensive and competitive selection process to find the three social entrepreneurs who have the most potential to drive significant social change in Ireland.

€200k

investmentWe provide an in-depth and tailored support programme focusing on six key areas that need to be addressed in order to maximise long term impact: Planning, Leadership, Operations, Communications, Sustainability, Resilience. We invest growth capital of €137,500 which the social entrepreneur can use to develop their projects.

2+Years of supportWe work with each social entrepreneur for between two and three years, preparing them for long-term growth and sustainability and helping them to significantly increase their impact.

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niamh Gallagher and michelle o’Donnell KeatingWomen for Election

Niamh Gallagher and Michelle O’Donnell Keating are driven by the belief that balanced participation of women and men in Irish politics will lead to more robust decisions and help create a fairer, more inclusive society better equipped to tackle future challenges. In 2011 Niamh and Michelle came to Social Entrepreneurs Ireland seeking investment to establish Women for Election to inspire and equip women to succeed in politics.

Our support and investment has enabled Women for Election to move from concept to reality. From establishing an office and building an exceptional board to developing visionary programmes and bringing six new funders on board, SEI has been at the centre of Women for Election’s rapid and dynamic development. Already 250 women across Ireland have participated on the INSPIRE programme, each making a commitment to take the next step on their political journey. Through INSPIRE and EQUIP (the 3-day support programme launching in 2013) Women For Election will be at the forefront of changing the face of Irish politics.

impact Programme updatesGrowth, Development and Scaling

Dara hoganFledglings Early Years Education & Care

In 2010 we provided Dara Hogan with funding and support to scale Fledglings Early Years. Fledglings is a social franchise providing high quality early years education in disadvantaged communities. Research shows that children who have access to quality early years education have greatly enhanced life outcomes that impact not only the children and their families but society as a whole.

Over the last two years our support has been targeted specifically at developing organisational capacity, which means that Dara is now in a much stronger position to scale the franchise and in 2012 has doubled the number of services, with further growth on the way in the years to come.

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We work hard to spot social entrepreneurs who have developed great new ideas for social change. We then work even harder to help them to scale those ideas. Let us introduce you to Ruairi McKiernan, who we first met back in 2006 when he was working on a locally based project in Donegal.

2004: Ruairí founds Community Creations and SpunOut.ie, a youth powered national charity working to empower young people to create personal and social change.

2006: Following strong early progress and excellent potential, Social Entrepreneurs Ireland provides Ruairí with funding to develop and scale SpunOut.ie.

2006 – 2008: SpunOut.ie grows rapidly and by the end of 2008 it has reached more than 1 million young people. SpunOut.ie becomes one of Ireland’s most respected and influential youth organisations.

2009 - 2011: Further growth and development sees SpunOut.ie now reach 1 million young people annually and roll out new social action programmes.

2011: After 8 years as CEO, Ruairí moves on from SpunOut.ie to pursue new adventures. SpunOut.ie continues to provide an exceptional service to young people in Ireland.

2012: Ruairi is appointed to the Council of State by President Michael D Higgins.

2012: Ruairi establishes himself as an expert advisor, media commentator and thought leader.

Where are they now?ruairi mcKiernan

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this Year...Mary Nally opened the 50th Fáilte Isteach Centre, providing free conversational English classes to over 1000 migrants every week.

Krystian Fikert opened a third MyMind centre. The centre in Cork is the first MyMind centre outside of Dublin.

Salome Mbugua Henry grew AkiDwA, a national network of African women in Ireland, to nearly 3,000 members.

Anne Bedos opened the second Rothar shop in Dublin, providing refurbished bicycles, protecting the environment and providing training and employment.

Michael Kelly launched a new GIY Ireland programme in Irish schools, already working with 15,000 children in 2012.

The RISE Foundation, founded by Frances Black, worked with over 1,000 people with a family member or a loved one in addiction in 2012.

Camara Education, founded by Cormac Lynch, has now shipped a total of 35,671 computers to schools around the world and in Ireland.

Helene Hugel launched Helium’s newest project, Cloudlands, which will benefit over 300 teenagers in three hospitals around the country.

Sharon Vard’s Anam Cara has supported over 200 bereaved families in 2012 through online and face to face services.

And that is just nine stories from a network of 161 incredible social entrepreneurs. read more of their stories at www.socialentrepreneurs.ie

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Wave Change is a social entrepreneurs ireland initiative for 18-25 year olds with a passion for social change which supports them to develop the knowledge, skills and networks they need to make that change happen in ireland

25 Under 25Through a 10 month programme which includes 5 weekend workshops, skills training, 1:1 coaching and networking with key influencers and decision-makers, Wave Change:

Wave Change connects 25 young social actors under 25 to each other and to wider networks of people who can support them

Wave Change equips them with the skills and know-how they need to act

Wave Change invests in projects and ideas through our Seed Fund

Wave Changers taking action - Jessie O’Connor is setting up a social business to address the gap in team-based

activities at secondary level

- Daithí de Buitléir received an Arthur Guinness Fund Award for his Raising and Giving Ireland (RAG) society which began in DCU with the support of fellow Wave Changers Ronan O’Dalaigh and Sallyanne Downes and is now spreading nationwide

- Kenyan-Irish Claudia Hoareau has been speaking on the national airwaves about the challenges facing the young New Irish as they move through the education system

to find out more about our 25 under 25 and Wave Change, visit www.wavechange.ie

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“The impact that the Fund has had and continues to have on Irish society is quite remarkable. We are very proud to be part of their journey. I’d like to thank our partners Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, who are an

integral part of the programme”

David Smith, Country Director, Diageo Ireland

For the last three years the Arthur Guinness Fund has been committed to supporting entrepreneurs who are in the business of changing communities for the better. In that time the fund has acted as a springboard to enable 30 social entrepreneurs to take their initiatives to the next level, and make their vision a reality.

The Arthur Guinness Fund was established in 2009 to continue the philanthropic legacy of Arthur Guinness. Over the first two years nearly €2 million was invested and this year a further €750,000 was committed to 10 more inspiring social entrepreneurs.

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland is delighted to have played a key part in developing the Arthur Guinness Fund given the impact it has had in supporting the social entrepreneurship sector in Ireland.

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helping to source and celebrate ireland’s leading social entrepreneurs.

DCC, a sales, marketing, distribution and business support services group headquartered in Dublin, is the flagship sponsor of the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland selection process and awards ceremony. DCC plc is one of Ireland’s largest public companies with sales of €10.7 billion and operating profit of €185 million. The Group currently employs approximately 8,900 people.

This is the second year that DCC has worked closely with Social Entrepreneurs Ireland, not only providing significant financial support but also facilitating employee involvement in all stages of the selection process. This year saw 16 DCC staff members volunteering to help identify Ireland’s leading social entrepreneurs. This has been of tremendous benefit both to the selection process itself and to the company, whose employees have participated enthusiastically and effectively.

“DCC is very pleased to be in the second year of our partnership with Social Entrepreneurs Ireland. We are very proud to sponsor these awards and to work with the team in SEI in support of the significant social change that these social entrepreneurs can bring about in Ireland. More than ever, Ireland needs to support passionate entrepreneurs bringing solutions to societal problems.”

Tommy Breen, CEO, DCC plc

“It was a privilege to be involved in Social Entrepreneurs Ireland and to meet people who are making such a profound impact on the lives of other less fortunate people. This is my second year to be involved and it is so refreshing to meet people who are so driven by improving the social fabric of Ireland.”Thomas Davy, Finance & Development Director of Environmental Services Division, DCC plc

Partner Profiles

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Through a donation from the JPMorgan Chase Foundation, J.P. Morgan is partnering with Social Entrepreneurs Ireland to enable the capacity-build and scale-up of social enterprises with a high focus on employment generation and skills training. The partnership will also support the development and implementation of a highly focussed speakers’ series and the development and implementation of a senior business manager mentoring programme over the next year.

Since 2007, A&L Goodbody has provided pro bono support to Social Entrepreneurs Ireland including in-depth legal advice and assistance. We are now delighted to announce a new partnership with A&L Goodbody which will see them provide funding as well as targeted legal advice and assistance not only to Social Entrepreneurs Ireland but to the high potential social entrepreneurs coming through our awards programme.

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investWe support the leading social entrepreneurs to change Ireland, but we can’t do it alone.

email invest@socialentrepreneurs.ie to join us on the journey

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SMURFIT KAPPAFOUNDATION

Our Partners

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2011 2010

Restricted € Unrestricted € Total € Total €

INCOMING RESOURCES

Voluntary Income 153,167 1,044,800 1,197,967 1,139,393

Investment Income — 6,477 6,477 —

total incoming resources 153,167 1,051,277 1,204,444 1,139,393

RESOURCES EXPENDED

Charitable Activities

- Awards — 531,601 531,601 347,198

- Awards programme support and services

— 503,131 503,131 297,449

- Wave Change 124,848 — 124,848 —

Cost of Generating Funds — 201,804 201,804 309,661

Governance Costs 500 86,599 87,099 97,180

total resources expended 125,348 1,323,135 1,448,483 1,071,487

net movement in Funds 27,819 (271,858) (244,039) 67,906

social entrepreneurs ireland Limited

A company limited by guarantee and not having a share capitalCompany number: 433846 Registered charity number: CHY 17524

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACITIVITY FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2011

Financials

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2011 2010

Total € Total €

CURRENT ASSETS

Debtors 127,050 60,500

Cash at bank and in hand 1,922,454 1,873,131

total Current Assets 2,049, 504 1,933,631

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

- Accrued General Expenditure 74,252 —

- Accrued Awardee Commitments 551,781 266,121

total Assets Less Current Liabilities 1,423,471 1,667,510

FUNDED BY

Restricted Funds 27,819 —

Required Reserves 640,000 —

General Funds 755,652 1,667,510

total Accumulated Funds 1,423,471 1,667,510

BALANCE SHEET AT 31 DECEMBER 2011

Seán CoughlanChief Executive

Annalisa O’CarrollHead of Impact

Darren RyanHead of Engagement

Claire MurphyOffice Manager

Lynda StopfordDirector

Ffiona RowlandProgramme Manager

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland

Wave ChangeChairpersonGerry Kearney

DirectorsDeclan Ryan Julian DavisMaurice HealyJohn KennedyClodagh HughesCormac LynchBrian MacCraith

Contact:The Warehouse, 35 Barrow Street, Dublin 4Email: info@socialentrepreneurs.ie Phone: 01 631 6200www.socialentrepreneurs.ie @SEIreland