Mary Lawlor: Social Finance for Social Enterprise Development

In this episode, Dr Emer Ní Bhrádaigh talks to Mary Lawlor, CEO of Clann Credo, a community loan finance organisation that provides loans to community organisations, charities and social enterprises.

In this conversation, Mary provides insights into the role that Clann Credo plays in supporting social enterprise in Ireland through social finance. Mary also explores how Clann Credo defines ‘community’ and the types of communities that are supported by the organisation. This conversation also highlights the cross disciplinary potential of social innovation in education and in practice, Mary’s involvement in county development partnerships, and in collaborating with the community. Mary also explains how passion is rooted in experience, an important ingredient for social enterprise.