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IMPACT
Building bridges for a better future
Remote work brings flexibility, but also isolation.
Rural social enterprises drive change, but lack the skills to grow.
IMPACT connects both worlds.
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We have observed that 41% of remote professionals experience workplace isolation, leading to reduced productivity, disengagement, and limited opportunities for meaningful contribution.
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Over 27% of rural Social Enterprise struggle to access specialised expertise in governance, strategy, operations, and finance, restricting their ability to scale, innovate, and sustain impact.
IMPACT bridges this gap by connecting remote professionals with rural Social Enterprises and charities, ensuring their expertise drives innovation, enhances operations, and supports long-term sustainability.
Competence mapping
Understanding skills and needs is the foundation of impact
We map the skills of remote professionals and identify the real needs of social enterprises working in rural areas
→ Better matches, stronger collaborations, and solutions grounded in real capacity.
Training & capacity building
Preparing people to collaborate, not just connect
Through a Competency-Based Training Model, a MOOC, and practical toolkits, we help professionals and organisations to work together effectively.
→ Participants gain the skills, confidence and tools needed for successful and inclusive collaboration.
AI-driven matchmaking platform
The right people, for the right projects, at the right time.
An AI-powered digital platform to connect remote professionals with social innovation projects across 5 European countries, supported by 10 local learning hubs.
→ Smarter, faster connections that turn skills into action and ideas into change.
IMPACT Transnational Research Report
The IMPACT Transnational Research Report provides an evidence-based overview of remote professionals and social economy organisations across Ireland, Germany, Cyprus, Portugal and Spain.
Using a combination of desk research, surveys and qualitative interviews, the report explores skills, needs, challenges and opportunities across different European contexts. The findings provide the foundation for developing IMPACT’s training model and digital matchmaking platform.
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A strong European partnership
IMPACT is delivered by a cross-border consortium combining expertise in remote work, adult education, social innovation and community development.
If you would like to connect with the team or learn more about our work across Spain, Ireland, Germany, Cyprus and Portugal, please get in touch using the form below and a member of the partnership will respond as soon as possible.
A national network supporting community enterprises across Ireland through advocacy, training, and capacity building, helping communities create sustainable social and economic impact.
Social innovation hub in Cyprus that fosters entrepreneurship, education, and collaboration through programmes that empower individuals, communities, and changemakers.
A community-driven initiative promoting remote work as a catalyst for regional development, connecting professionals, organisations, and local communities across Spain.
Portuguese organisation dedicated to promoting social innovation, entrepreneurship, and community development through collaborative initiatives and capacity-building programmes.
German non-profit organisation promoting entrepreneurship education, innovation, and lifelong learning by developing skills and supporting collaboration between education, business, and society.
Our latest news
Explore the latest stories, achievements, and opportunities from the IMPACT community. Learn how collaboration, innovation, and shared expertise are making a difference across Europe.
