Welcome to the County Tipperary Survey to establish details of businesses that are in the Social Sector. We want to identify also what are the issues facing the sector and wish to get your thoughts on a number of areas with the intention of examining how we can support these businesses better.

This Survey is part of an action in the Local Economic Community Action Plan 2026 and is being carried out jointly with Tipperary County Council, North Tipperary Development Company, South Tipperary Development Company, Tipperary Volunteer Centre and Tipperary Public Participation Network.

We are holding a draw for €300 to one of the businesses that completes the survey. To enter this you are requested to provide your organisation name and a contact email at the conclusion of the survey.

Thank you for your time and please do complete this survey so we can get a better understanding of the vital social business sector. Survey closes on Thursday April 2nd 2026 at Midnight

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* 1. What is your organisation or business name

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* 2. What is the address of your organisation

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* 3. When was your business/organisation started

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* 4. Does your organisation have legal status as a company or organisation?

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* 5. Do you have a succession plan?

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* 6. Do you have a Board or governance structure in place?

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* 7. How often do your Board Meet

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* 8. Do you feel your governance structures are strong and compliant?

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* 9. Does your organisation trade in either Services or Goods

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* 10. What proportion of your income is generated versus grant-supported?

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* 11. What supports would help your organisation become more financially sustainable?

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* 12. Ireland defines the social economy as the broad ecosystem of organisations—especially social enterprises - that trade commercially while prioritising social, societal, or environmental impact over profit. It includes charities, community groups, cooperatives, and Companies Limited by Guarantee that reinvest surpluses into community benefit rather than private gain. https://social-economy-gateway.ec.europa.eu/
Based on this definition, do you believe that your organisation is part of the Social Economy?

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* 13. What specific community need in Tipperary does your organisation address? Tick all that apply

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* 14. Would you define your organisation as any of the following - Tick all that apply.

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* 15. Who are the beneficiaries of your business/organisation - Tick all that apply

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* 16. Does your organisation provide employment, training, or progression opportunities for disadvantaged groups?

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* 17. Would your organisation be open to provide employment, training or progression opportunities to Disadvantaged Groups?

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* 18. Does your organisation, if applicable, return all profits to the running of the organisation?

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* 19. Do you have a 5 year strategic plan in place?

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* 20. Do you have a Social Impact Statement

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* 21. How do you measure or demonstrate your social impact?

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* 22. How many full-time/ Part-time/On an employment scheme or on another funded scheme

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* 23. Are any of your employees funded through labour market programs or other grant schemes? if so please indicate which scheme below.

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* 24. Do you currently have access to suitable premises to operate your organisation?

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* 25. If no, what type of space/premises would best support your development?

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* 26. Do your organisation avail of funding from any of the organisations listed below? Or from other grant schemes (list in comments please if so)?

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* 27. Are you a member of Tipperary Public Participation Network

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* 28. Do you engage with Tipperary Volunteer Centre

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* 29. How effectively do you engage volunteers?

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* 30. Would your organisation be in a position to apply for larger-scale funding (e.g. €50,000+)?

Yes Some work to do No
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* 31. Do you have any projects or ideas that you would develop further if funding or support was available? - if so what is this project or idea?

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* 32. Would/does your organisation benefit from access to shared services?

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* 33. What support would help your organisation grow its impact?

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* 34. What are the key challenges or issues your organisation faces?

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* 35. Are you part of a network for connecting, peer2peer support and/or learning

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* 36. Who do you rely on to provide capacity building and signposting

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* 37. What partnerships or collaborations would you like to develop within Tipperary?

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* 38. How sustainable is your current business model without grant funding?

Please enter your Organisation Name and email address below to be included in our draw of €300 for your organisation.

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* 39. Organisation Name:

Email address:

Thank you for completing this survey. We will issue the findings and provide same to your organisation in due course.
If you wish to speak to someone about this survey, please email kathleen.prendergast@tipperarycoco.ie

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