Working for Change...

How to get involved - WE NEED YOU!

What we do...

Rothar is a social enterprise based in Phibsboro and began actively trading in August 2009. We use bikes to tackle environmental, social & economic challenges in Dublin. Rothar creates local solutions to global issues through the promotion of sustainable urban transport with cycling. Creation of employment and training opportunities for marginalised individuals is integrated into the heart of the enterprise.

 

Where & who do we work with...

The notion of social change is integral to Rothar’s philosophy: everyone has potential that needs to be tapped into and developed. Training people who, for one reason or another, are away from the job market can make a real difference by providing them opportunities and giving them a sense of ownership and respect towards their community, leading to a more peaceful and fair society. By helping us and shopping at Rothar, you help us creating more jobs, more training and a more sustainable city.

 

What we believe...

There is something essential for Rothar about the idea of social change: everyone has a potential that needs to be revealed and developed. Training people who, for one reason or another, are away from the job market can contribute to making a difference and providing them opportunities gives them a sense of ownership and respect towards their community, leading to a more peaceful and fair society. By helping and shop at Rothar, you help us creating more jobs, more training and a more sustainable city.

 

What is a social enterprise...

Rather than maximizing shareholder value, the primary aim of social enterprises is to generate profit to further a social and/or environmental goal. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways and depends on the structure of the social enterprise. Moreover, a business can accomplish its social aim through its operation by employing individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Rothar operates at two different levels: its environmental mission is accomplished through bicycle recycling and diversion of waste from landfill and aims to create training and job opportunities as the business develops. In other words, when you shop at Rothar, you participate in an environmental initiative but also a social one, as the money will be used to train young people, ex-offenders or any other people from disadvantaged backgrounds! Your money will always be reinvested in our mission: providing sustainable transport and help the people in need.

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Rothar is a team of two full time staff and about 15 volunteers

Anne, the founder and director, will answer any questions concerning cycling promotion, bicycle recycling, earn a bike workshops and cycle training. You can contact her on info@rothar.ie. Gareth, the workshop manager, will answer any questions concerning the shop, repairs, bike parts etc. You can contact him on (01) 8602615. Alternatively you can come to the shop and talk to us!

Our Mission Statement

Scarce resources, environmental destruction and social inequalities are key challenges in today's society Rothar reuses and recycles scrap bicycles, reducing waste, providing a sustainable mode of transport and community-based education to promote social inclusion. Our organisation advocates for self-empowerment of disadvantaged communities by promoting vocational training and eco-friendly mobility.

Rothar has been awarded by the social entrepreneurs Ireland...

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland aims to ignite social change by identifying, investing in, and supporting Irish social entrepreneurs - individuals who are prepared to take risks by applying their energy, drive, ambition and innovation to tackle some of Ireland's most entrenched social problems. Since 2004 the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Awards programme has selected and supported 113 leading social entrepreneurs, providing financial support, training, education and network opportunities.