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May 14, 2025

Early Bird Ticket Sales Extended!

May 14, 2025/ Healy King
Early Bird Ticket Sales Extended!

Early bird extension! Check out the All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference.

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April 10, 2025

All-Ireland Conference Tickets on Sale at Early Bird Rate

April 10, 2025/ Healy King
All-Ireland Conference Tickets on Sale at Early Bird Rate

Tickets for the All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference are on sale now. Get them at the early bird rate now!

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February 11, 2025

The All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference is back for 2025!

February 11, 2025/ Healy King
The All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference is back for 2025!

Save the Date! The All Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference is back this 6 & 7 October!

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January 20, 2025

Meet Our Newest Board Member: Dr Bronagh Magee

January 20, 2025/ Healy King
Meet Our Newest Board Member: Dr Bronagh Magee

We're thrilled to welcome Dr Bronagh Magee to the Supporting Communities family as our newest Board member! With a passion for sustainability and community engagement, Bronagh brings fresh energy and exciting expertise to our team.

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January 13, 2025

Supporting Communities Welcomes Sean O'Connor as New Vice Chair

January 13, 2025/ Healy King
Supporting Communities Welcomes Sean O'Connor as New Vice Chair

Supporting Communities is happy to announce Sean O'Connor as its new Vice Chair. Sean brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience to the organisation, with an impressive background in both the corporate world and social housing.

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January 06, 2025

Supporting Communities Welcomes Ian McCrickard as New Board Chair

January 06, 2025/ Healy King
Supporting Communities Welcomes Ian McCrickard as New Board Chair

Meet Ian McCrickard, the new chair of Supporting Communities and a leader who knows the housing landscape of Northern Ireland like the back of his hand.

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October 28, 2024

Bright Futures Ahead: 2024 Scholarship Winners Announced!

October 28, 2024/ Healy King
Bright Futures Ahead: 2024 Scholarship Winners Announced!

Supporting Communities is thrilled to announce the recipients of its prestigious 2024 scholarships.

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September 09, 2024

Supporting Communities Training Programme Recognised by AIEB

September 09, 2024/ Healy King
Supporting Communities Training Programme Recognised by AIEB

Our Level 3 Award in Community Development is now an AIEB Recognised introductory Community Work Education and Training programme!

 

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April 17, 2024

2024 Scholarships Launched!

April 17, 2024/ Healy King
2024 Scholarships Launched!

Both of our scholarship programmes are now open! Tell the student in your life to have a look!

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December 13, 2023

Changing of the Guard! Supporting Communities has a new Chair

December 13, 2023/ Healy King
Changing of the Guard! Supporting Communities has a new Chair

Supporting Communities says goodbye to four amazing board members who have served their maximum terms and welcomes a new chairperson.

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November 21, 2023

Meet our New Board Members

November 21, 2023/ Healy King
Meet our New Board Members

We’re exited to welcome three new board members to the SC team!

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September 14, 2023

Landlines are going digital! Learn about BT’s Digital Voice at an event near you

September 14, 2023/ Healy King
Landlines are going digital! Learn about BT’s Digital Voice at an event near you

Landlines are going digital! To help explain the changes, BT is holding a series of events across NI.

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May 05, 2023

All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference Programme Announced!

May 05, 2023/ Healy King
All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference Programme Announced!

Check out the programme for the upcoming All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference on 13 June!

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March 13, 2023

Getting the HCN Online with New Staff Member, Carla Mulholland

March 13, 2023/ Healy King
Getting the HCN Online with New Staff Member, Carla Mulholland

We’re delighted to welcome Carla back to Supporting Communities in a new post as Digital Inclusion Officer to the Housing Community Network!

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January 09, 2023

All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference to be held on 13 June!

January 09, 2023/ Healy King
All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference to be held on 13 June!

Save the date for our very first All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference on 13 June!

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December 20, 2022

Holiday Closure Dates

December 20, 2022/ Healy King
Holiday Closure Dates

Wishing everyone a happy holiday season from all of us at Supporting Communities.

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November 15, 2022

Developing Resilience for Sustainable Growth: SC’s New Strategic Plan

November 15, 2022/ Healy King
Developing Resilience for Sustainable Growth: SC’s New Strategic Plan

What’s next for Supporting Communities? Take a look at our six strategic priorities for the coming three years.

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October 13, 2022

Good Governance and Charity Regulation Update Seminars

October 13, 2022/ Healy King
Good Governance and Charity Regulation Update Seminars

The Developing Governance Group in association with the Charity Commission would like to invite you to a free seminar focusing on governance and an update on charity regulation.

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October 07, 2022

New Scholarship Programme for Ballymena Students

October 07, 2022/ Healy King
New Scholarship Programme for Ballymena Students

Meet Cameron and Alex, the first two winners of our scholarship programme in partnership with the Gallaher Trust.

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September 27, 2022

Joint Forum Voluntary and Community Sector Position Statement on the Cost-of-Living Crisis

September 27, 2022/ Healy King
Joint Forum Voluntary and Community Sector Position Statement on the Cost-of-Living Crisis

Read the Join Forum VCS Statement on the Cost of Living Crisis.

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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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Oct 6, 2025 – Oct 7, 2025
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We’re working on new events. Check back soon to see what’s coming up!

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