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...

• » Local Social Enterprise wins Best European Social Firm 2010
  

  26 July 2010 - Local Social Enterprise Daisies Cafe wins Best European Social Firm 2010 creating sustainable jobs specifically for people with mental health problems....

• » Social Economy group ‘Empowers’ NI companies to enter Europe
  

  11 March 2010 - A Northern Ireland Social Economy company is using its experience in Europe to assist other organisations to boldly go where they haven’t gone before. ...

• » It’s time to stand up and be counted
  

  05 March 2010 - How much does your organisation actually contribute to society in Northern Ireland?...

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.