Disability Employment Leader Usel is the largest provider of disability employment support in Northern Ireland with a track record dating back to 1962, signaling stability, experience, and a deep understanding of funding-enabled employment programs—a compelling partner for organizations seeking to fulfill social value or mandatory diversity targets.

Social Enterprise Footprint Through its diverse social enterprises (U Shred NI, SmartPac, Ability Cafe, Ballycopeland Windmill, Usel Furniture Reuse), Usel demonstrates a revenue-generating model tied to impact, offering B2B collaboration, procurement opportunities, and potential licensing or sponsorship deals aligned with sustainability and circular economy initiatives.

Funding and Programs With multiple funded employment and training programs (JobStart, StepUp, Empower, Workable NI, Skills for Life and Work) and the ability to place over 1,000 people into employment annually, Usel is a credible channel for workforce development grants, inclusive hiring pilots, and government-funded/skilled placement contracts.

Sustainability and Green Initiatives Award history in green and circular economy domains, plus partnerships addressing waste reduction and reuse, indicate strong alignment with clients pursuing ESG goals, circular economy projects, and green procurement, creating opportunities for joint sustainability programs and impact reporting collaborations.

Funding Size and Growth Potential With reported revenue in the multiple tens of millions and a broad employee base, Usel represents a sizable potential customer or partner for enterprise software, operational outsourcing, or training technology solutions, especially those focused on accessibility, compliance, and impact measurement.