DFE Social Enterprise Loan Scheme Survey

Overview

The Department for the Economy (DfE) recognises the increasingly positive economic, social, and environmental role that social enterprises play within Northen Ireland. The work that takes place within the social enterprise sector provides meaningful and innovative employment that creates “Good Jobs” for individuals. They also provide positive benefits and value to our local communities and the wider community of Northern Ireland.

DfE understands that accessing funding to grow and scale an existing social enterprise is not easy. This survey seeks views from those seeking to access finance for growth to help inform future policy in this area.

Why your views matter

Your feedback will help DfE to develop a support scheme that really works for the social enterprise sector and one that meets the needs of those who are ready to take their enterprise to the next level.

Please respond as accurately as possible, the survey should take approximately no more then 5-10 minutes of your time.

Your privacy

Your privacy and trust mean a great deal to us. We ask that you please take the time to read the privacy noticed supplied with this survey. 

Should you wish to remain anonymous do not provide any identifiable data.  

Data Protection Legislation

Under Data Protection Legislation, the Department has a legal duty to protect any information collected from you. The department uses leading technologies and encryption software to safeguard your data and keeps strict security standards to prevent any unauthorised access to it. All responses will be held in compliance with GDPR guidelines.

Feedback

This survey will not ask you to provide any personal information other than an email address if you so wish to be contacted for further engagement regarding this subject. Providing your contact email address is optional. Any information and data you provide will be stored in a password protected secure container within the Department’s access-controlled Content Manager system. It will be retained in line with the Department’s Retention and Disposal Schedule (R&DS)