Why We Created This Project
Every project starts with a problem worth solving. Ours started with a pattern that too many people working in the social enterprise sector will recognise. A social enterprise does everything right. It builds a loyal community, delivers real social impact, creates jobs in places that need them. Then something happens, an economic shock, a public […]
What We’re Building. A Practical Toolkit for Crisis-Ready Social Enterprises
Over the course of 24 months, our partnership is developing a suite of interconnected resources, each designed to be practical, accessible, and built on real evidence. Here is what is taking shape. A Competence Framework and Curriculum The foundation of everything we are building is a research-driven Competence Framework that maps the core skills and […]
Introducing Our Partnership- Five Organisations, One Shared Mission
Great projects are built on great partnerships, and ours brings together five organisations from across Europe, each contributing something distinctive to the work. Roscommon LEADER Partnership in Ireland leads the project as coordinating partner. With over 25 years of experience in rural development, community building, and social enterprise support, they bring deep practical knowledge of […]
Why Crisis Resilience Education Matters for Social Enterprises
Social enterprises are the backbone of many communities across Europe. They deliver essential services, create jobs, and drive social innovation, often in the places that need it most. But they face a challenge that rarely makes headlines: when a crisis hits, many are simply not prepared to survive it. Economic downturns, pandemics, geopolitical disruptions- these […]