We are thrilled to introduce Dave Maher, the new chair of Supporting Communities. Dave is a tenant with Woven Housing and a member of the Housing Policy Panel. He is passionate about empowering tenants to improve the social housing system.
Read MoreBoth of our scholarship programmes are now open! Tell the student in your life to have a look!
Read MoreThe Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Together Group have recently been awarded funding to keep their programme of events going for another two years. We asked them to tell us about their secret to success!
Read MoreWe’re developing a long-term plan for our organisation to become net zero. Read a quick update from our Net Zero Officer!
Read MoreSupporting Communities says goodbye to four amazing board members who have served their maximum terms and welcomes a new chairperson.
Read MoreWe’re exited to welcome three new board members to the SC team!
Read MoreHousing Community Network members from Dungannon, Cookstown, and Magherafelt took advantage of training support from Supporting Communities to start using the new Online Members Forum. Read more to learn how they got on!
Read MoreWe are delighted to have facilitated four scholarship opportunities this year through partnerships with The Gallaher Trust and The James Kane Foundation. Read all about the recipients!
Read MoreMeet our Net Zero Officer, Natalie!
Read MoreLandlines are going digital! To help explain the changes, BT is holding a series of events across NI.
It has been a pleasure working on the Elevate project this past year. We look forward to taking part in the next round!
Read MoreAre you a Housing Community Network member who wants to improve your digital skills this summer? We’ve got you covered!
Read MoreThe All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference was a significant milestone for Supporting Communities and the tenant empowerment movement. Attendees left inspired and motivated to make a difference in their communities with a better understanding of the work needed on the ground and at a governmental level. We all have our work cut out for us as we continue to strive to raise the standard of tenant participation for all.
Read MoreThe newly appointed Tenant Advocate and several Housing Policy Panel (HPP) members paid a visit to Stormont this week to meet with the All-Party Group on Housing.
Read MoreCheck out the programme for the upcoming All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference on 13 June!
Read MoreWe are delighted to have two new members join our board this spring. We got a quick chat with each of them to get to know them better!
Read MoreWe’re delighted to welcome Carla back to Supporting Communities in a new post as Digital Inclusion Officer to the Housing Community Network!
Read MoreFunding Fairs are back in a big way! Read about our recent successful events and what’s coming next.
Read MoreA community-based approach to education is changing lives and changing communities in south Belfast.
Read MoreSave the date for our very first All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference on 13 June!
Read MoreSupporting Communities promotes best practice in Community Participation in Northern Ireland through a 'grassroots' approach to Community Development, providing tailored support, advice, information and training to new and existing Community Groups, Statutory and Voluntary Organisations
Book a session with our Funding and Social Value Officer for some one-to-one funding support.
Join us for a special open meeting of the Tenant Participation Practitioners Network to share good practice in engaging younger tenants in your housing association’s activities.
Book a session with our Funding and Social Value Officer for some one-to-one funding support.
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