Communities Minister Gordon Lyons joined Supporting Communities, residents and multiple agencies on Friday, 3rd October, for a collaborative estate inspection at Sunnylands & Woodburn Estates in Carrickfergus.
Read MoreIt has been a pleasure working on the Elevate project this past year. We look forward to taking part in the next round!
Read MoreDungiven Men’s Shed, one of Northern Ireland’s newest charities, is off to a strong start with some exciting plans for the future! Read all about their work in our Member Spotlight.
Read MoreParents and children in Strathroy are getting extra support to tackle the challenges of homeschooling from their local community association. Read how Supporting Communities helped SCA to secure funding for tablets and homework supplies to help families continue their children’s education.
Read MoreThe Enniskillen Macular Support Group in Enniskillen are finding new ways to get connected and support each other despite needing to self-isolate during lockdown with the help of Supporting Communities’ Digital Inclusion Officer. Find out how we can help your group do the same.
Read MoreThe Carson Project is just one of the many groups in Ballymena that Supporting Communities is working with to make connections, access funding and other support. We caught up with two of the project’s workers, Ronda and Cyril Rainey, by phone to ask how they are coping with the COVID-19 crisis.
Read MoreCommunity groups and local businesses are working together to ensure everyone has enough to eat during this period of necessary stay at home orders. Jordan Laverty, CDO for the South Area, was quick to ensure the groups he works with were able to take advantage of a generous offer of free bread for those in need.
Read MoreThe Good Morning service has long been a lifeline for many older and vulnerable people throughout Northern Ireland. Now the callers find themselves on the front lines making sure their clients can cope with all the new difficulties, restrictions and worries relating to the coronavirus. Orla McCann, our CDO for the South Down area, spoke to Linda Baker, Manager of Good Morning Down, to find out what the situation is for her, her staff and their clients.
Read MoreThis new three-year project with the National Trust is a great opportunity for all stakeholders to come together to foster positive partnership working to make Cushendun a better place to live for the whole community. At Supporting Communities, we are delighted to be working with the National Trust and the local community in Cushendun to take on this challenge together.
Read MoreSupporting Communities' Gillian Forrest was delighted to take part in a recent tour of the Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin with the BRAID Project funded through the Housing Executive’s Community Cohesion Fund.
Read MoreSupporting Communities congratulates Maryville CG on an impressive 25 years of community work, and we celebrate their story of resilience. We spoke to Patricia Donaghy, a long time committee member from the Maryville Community Group about what it takes to keep a group going.
Read MoreRead how a concerned group of residents came together to transform their estate in Dungormley & Lir using an Inter-Agency approach.
Read More“This is a very exciting project with a lot of potential”, said Orla McCann, Community Development Officer. “There is a lot of very valuable work going on here with some of the most vulnerable people in our society.”
Read MoreDunclug Community Partnership creates community spirit and sense of wellbeing with another successful funday for all.
Read MoreNewry Street Unite breaks ground on their new purpose-built community centre in Kilkeel.
Read More“It was a privilege to be involved in the project and it was really good to see the groups coming together and learning from each other, not to mention the craic had along the way!" - Gillian Forrest, Supporting Communities
Read MoreDunclug does it again! Check out their amazing Youth Forum Soap Box Derby event.
Read MoreA major community safety initiative has been launched in South Down. “Where is Your Child Tonight?” aims to tackle serious anti-social behaviour in areas of Newry and Downpatrick.
Read MoreThe Campsie Community Garden grows food, flowers, and fellowship. Supporting Communities pays a visit to witness the Residents' Association's ongoing success.
Read MoreTruly a "Fun Day" for Dunclug this July! See their video for more great photos of the community group's event.
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 an online session with our Funding and Social Value Officer for some one-to-one funding support.
Mid Ulster Area groups are invited to book a one-to-one funding support session with our Funding and Social Value Officer.
North Belfast Area groups are invited to book a one-to-one funding support session with our Funding and Social Value Officer.
Book an online session with our Funding and Social Value Officer for some one-to-one funding support.
This 8-week course looks at the intersection of Tenant Participation and Community Development and is suitable for those working in social housing as well as community workers that engage with social housing providers.
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