Welcome...

to the BIG Black Book Social Enterprise Trade Directory.  This online directory is the first of its kind in Northern Ireland.

It aims to promote opportunities for social enterprises to do more business – by selling to each other, selling to the public and private sectors, and selling to the general public.  Entries in the Directory are free to social enterprises set up and trading in Northern Ireland.

The BIG Black Book Social Enterprise Trade Directory has been developed by Work West, a local enterprise agency who have supported the development of a strong social economy sector in NI for almost 20 years. 

Sandara Kelso-Robb (left) from Lloyds TSB Foundation for NI, with Brian Scott, Trustee of Lloyds TSB Foundation for NI (middle), with Rachel Marshall from Work West (right) at the launch of the BIG Black Book on 10th June at NetWORKS 2008.

Turning this idea into this BIG Black Book website and creating the online Directory has been made possible with support from the Lloyds TSB Foundation for Northern Ireland.

Search the Directory using the sectors listed here on the homepage.  Or go to our Directory page to access an advanced search facility. 

News...

• » Social Economy Village officially launched
  

  Friday, June 26, 2009 - The new £1.4 million Social Economy Village development creating 36 jobs was officially opened in Belfast on 25th June....

• » Foster announces £2.5 million boost for social enterprises
  

  Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster launched Invest Northern Ireland’s new £2.5million support programme for social enterprises today. ...

• » Sustainable Communities Programme
  

  Wednesday, June 10, 2009 - Business in the Community are recruiting Community Groups to participate in the Sustainable Communities Programme. Participation in this programme is FREE and will help to improve your neighbourhood,...

Support...

• » Click here for Support downloads...

We have provided a section which enables you to access a range of support to help develop your Social Enterprise.