Celebrating Local Food, Artisan Craftsmanship, and Sustainable Events
Seasons of the Glens C.I.C. is a social enterprise committed to strengthening local businesses, fostering economic growth, and enhancing community engagement. Through our artisan food production, event services, and retail initiatives, we provide practical support to food producers, creatives, and tourism businesses, helping them reach wider markets and build sustainable enterprises.
We promote entrepreneurship, self-employment, and rural diversification, particularly for young people and disadvantaged groups. By championing local food, drink, and craftsmanship, we create opportunities for economic sustainability while enhancing Northern Ireland’s tourism appeal.
As the trading arm of our parent charity NNCG, we reinvest surplus profits into community-focused initiatives, supporting affordable local markets, supporting undercapatilised individuals increase their skills, confidence and create employment opportunities, small business development, and social projects that drive urban and rural revitalisation.
Our Purpose
We exist to benefit the community by:
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Supporting local businesses in the food, drink, creative, and tourism sectors.
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Providing viable routes to market through retail, event services, and artisan food production.
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Encouraging rural diversification by helping small businesses access wider opportunities.
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Strengthening community engagement by fostering inclusive, welcoming spaces.
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Reducing event costs for not-for-profit organisations, enabling more community-driven initiatives.
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Reinvesting surplus profits to maximise our impact through our own initiatives and contributions to NNCG.
How We Make an Impact
Through our trading activities, we help create opportunities for individuals and small businesses, foster community connections, and support sustainable local enterprise.
Our reinvestment into NNCG ensures:
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Affordable local markets that provide accessible trading opportunities.
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Community-focused events and shared spaces that bring people together.
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Training, mentorship, and self-employment support to reduce economic hardship.
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The promotion and preservation of local food, craft, and heritage, ensuring traditional skills thrive while also raising awareness and increasing the profile of local producers, makers, and artisans.
Everything we do contributes to a stronger, more resilient community and a thriving local economy across the Causeway Coast & Glens.
Join Us in Creating Positive Change
You can play a vital role in our impactful initiatives and projects by volunteering with Seasons of the Glens. Whether you're passionate about sustainable living, artisanal skills, or community development, there are various ways to contribute. Join us in shaping a brighter future for our community and beyond.
