The ONSIDE Evolution Project is set to launch next month, and we are so excited that we thought we’d introduce our training team in advance! Meet the team hard at work preparing materials to make technology more accessible and empower people to use digital tools with greater confidence.
Read MoreRadius Housing has been awarded Supporting Communities' Platinum-level Tenant Participation Accreditation, the highest of the four accreditation levels, in recognition of sector-leading quality in its tenant engagement practices.
Read MoreChoice Housing has become the first social housing provider in Northern Ireland to achieve Platinum Accreditation under Supporting Communities’ Tenant Participation (TP) Accreditation Framework, setting a new benchmark for tenant engagement across the sector.
Read MoreA new community growing space is proving to be exactly what this Strabane community needed: a place to connect, to learn, and to grow together.
Read MoreThe team at The Warehouse in Newtownards looks back at their exciting visit from the King and Queen last month. We asked them to tell us what’s been happening since and if the royal visit left a lasting impact.
Read MoreFor 28 years, the Springhill Park Area Residents and Youth Association (SPARYA) has been a cornerstone of community life in Strabane, and at the heart of every one of those years has been its volunteers. It was an emotional milestone for the group when they said goodbye to their much-loved community building for the final time. But far from being an ending, their farewell event signalled an exciting new chapter!
Read MoreRead all about the START Project: How a community-led street art initiative transformed young lives and gave street artists a platform to grow in North Down.
Read MoreFor the past four years, Supporting Communities has been proud to play a role in the Elevate Programme, a capacity-building initiative delivered by the Community Development and Health Network (CDHN). This year, our Community Development Officers Lisa and Clodagh continued our involvement as mentors, working alongside six community groups across Northern Ireland.
Read MoreA new digital inclusion programme has helped 233 disabled people, unpaid carers, and older adults across Northern Ireland take control of their digital lives, with results that go far beyond learning how to use a smartphone.
Read MoreAn exciting information session for South Area housing community network groups held at the iconic Game of Thrones filming location in Banbridge ticked all the boxes!
Read MoreA three-month digital inclusion project funded by the Department of Finance has helped hundreds of people across Northern Ireland take confident steps into the online world, and the results speak for themselves!
Read MoreAfter the success of the original ONSIDE project, we are thrilled to announce the launch of ONSIDE Evolution and the creation of seven new jobs to support the digital inclusion strand of the project.
Read MoreA landmark moment for tenant participation in Northern Ireland as Supporting Communities takes its place on the global stage.
Read MoreNew research validates Supporting Communities' role as a 'systems enabler' delivering transformative impact across Ards and North Down.
Read MoreWe're delighted to introduce four exceptional individuals (one not pictured!) who joined the Supporting Communities Board at our AGM in December. Each brings their own expertise and a shared passion for supporting and empowering communities.
Read MoreSupporting Communities is delighted to present this year's scholarship recipients. Each has demonstrated not only academic excellence but also the resilience, passion, and community spirit that define the next generation of STEM leaders. Their stories, shaped by personal challenges, creative pursuits, and a genuine desire to make a difference, showcase exactly why investing in young talent matters.
Read MoreSupporting Communities held its Annual General Meeting on 11 December at NICVA in Belfast, bringing together new board members, partners, customers, friends and supporters to celebrate the communities and people at the heart of our work. Read more about our event!
Read MoreMeet the four ambitious young people from the Ballymena area who are embarking on exciting educational journeys thanks to the Supporting Communities Scholarship Scheme, delivered in partnership with Gallaher Trust.
Read MoreSupporting Communities was excited to recognise the success of 34 learners who completed our OCN Levels 2 and 3 in Community Development this autumn. The certificate ceremony took place on Friday, 21 November, at Belfast City Hall, with Lord Mayor Tracy Kelly awarding the certificates for their achievements.
Read MoreSpeaking to a room full of Housing Community Network members, McDaid outlined Supporting Communities' achievements over the past year before turning to the deeper, personal, and societal impact of the organisation's work with community groups throughout Northern Ireland.
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
Radius Housing has been awarded Supporting Communities' Platinum-level Tenant Participation Accreditation, the highest of the four accreditation levels, in recognition of sector-leading quality in its tenant engagement practices.
Choice Housing has become the first social housing provider in Northern Ireland to achieve Platinum Accreditation under Supporting Communities’ Tenant Participation (TP) Accreditation Framework, setting a new benchmark for tenant engagement across the sector.
A new community growing space is proving to be exactly what this Strabane community needed: a place to connect, to learn, and to grow together.
The team at The Warehouse in Newtownards looks back at their exciting visit from the King and Queen last month. We asked them to tell us what’s been happening since and if the royal visit left a lasting impact.
Book an online session with our Funding and Social Value Officer for some one-to-one funding support.
The aim of this session is to help participants improve their skills and knowledge when planning and completing a funding application.
This short online session will help you get a better understanding of what we mean when we talk about ‘Social Value’ and ‘Impact Measurement’.
The aim of this session is to help participants improve their skills and knowledge when planning and completing a funding application.
This short online session will help you get a better understanding of what we mean when we talk about ‘Social Value’ and ‘Impact Measurement’.
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The ONSIDE Evolution Project is set to launch next month, and we are so excited that we thought we’d introduce our training team in advance! Meet the team hard at work preparing materials to make technology more accessible and empower people to use digital tools with greater confidence.