Social Finance Foundation
John P. Murphy has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. John P. is currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at the Social Finance Foundation, a government-established organization that provides loan funding to community organizations and social enterprises. Prior to this role, John was the Chief Executive of Speedpak Group, a social enterprise focused on transforming lives through work experience and industry-led training.
In addition to their work in the social enterprise sector, John has also played a significant role in the development of the social enterprise landscape in Ireland. John P. was a Founding Director of SERI Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland.
Before their involvement in the social enterprise sector, John worked as an Employment Services Manager at Northside Partnership Ltd. John P. also gained valuable sales experience as a Sales Executive at Bass Brewers, Tennents Ireland Ltd, and Coca Cola Bottlers.
Throughout their career, John has demonstrated a commitment to both commercial success and social impact, using their expertise to attract investment and deliver on the social missions of the organizations they have been a part of.
John P. Murphy has a diverse education history. John P. obtained a Minor Award Level 9 in Marketing and another Minor Award Level 9 in Social Enterprise & Entrepreneurship from Dublin City University in 2013-2014. John P. also completed a Masters in Management with a field of study in Education & Training from Dublin City University between 1997 and 1999. Prior to that, they pursued a BA in English and History, as well as a Higher Diploma in Education in Secondary Education and Teaching from University College Dublin. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Sustainable Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online and Education & Training Management from Dublin City University.
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Social Finance Foundation
Social Finance Foundation was established in 2007 by the Government to address the needs of community organisations and social enterprises for loan funding which was difficult to obtain from mainstream financial institutions. The Foundation has been funded by the Irish banks by way of a non-repayable grant in 2007 and very low interest loans for the period 2009 to 2025. This enables the social finance infrastructure in Ireland to operate. Without such support, many of the projects and initiatives which bring significant economic and social benefit to local communities throughout the country simply would not happen. The Bank funding has enabled the Foundation to lend €100m to nearly 1,000 organisations throughout Ireland since it was set up via our two partners Clann Credo and Community Finance Ireland.