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December 17, 2019

Reflections on 40: Thank you for a great milestone year!

December 17, 2019/ Healy King
Reflections on 40: Thank you for a great milestone year!

Colm McDaid pens the final blog in our 40th Anniversary Series “Looking Back to Look Forward.” Thanks for a great year everyone!

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From the desk of the CEO, 40th Anniversary Series
#40YearsSC, #SC40, thank you
December 18, 2018

The Trip of a Lifetime

December 18, 2018/ Healy King
The Trip of a Lifetime

CO3 Award winners in 2018 took part in a study visit to Stockholm which broadened horizons and reinforced home truths.

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From the desk of the CEO
Sweden, Stockholm, study visit
March 21, 2018

Housing sector realises more than ever the importance of listening to residents

March 21, 2018/ Healy King
Housing sector realises more than ever the importance of listening to residents

As Rethinking social housing Northern Ireland continues to get underway, steering group member Colm McDaid encourages tenants and residents to make their voices heard.

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From the desk of the CEO
social housing, consultation, research
June 26, 2017

Becoming a Super Hero: CommsHero 2017

June 26, 2017/ SCNI Website
Becoming a Super Hero: CommsHero 2017

Networking, learning, and masks, oh my! Colm McDaid shares his experiences of attending CommsHero 2017.

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From the desk of the CEO
communications, tenants voices, UK partners, networking
May 02, 2017

On the Launch of Empowering Communities

May 02, 2017/ SCNI Website
On the Launch of Empowering Communities

Colm McDaid, Cheif Executive of Supporting Communities, announces the launch of our new social enterprise, Empowering Communities.

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Supporting 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

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