For 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 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 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 MoreMeet our Net Zero Officer, Natalie!
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 MoreWe’re delighted to welcome Carla back to Supporting Communities in a new post as Digital Inclusion Officer to the Housing Community Network!
Read MoreThat’s a wrap on the ONSIDE Project!
Read MoreSpeaking at the Agenda NI Housing Conference on 15 April, Stefanie McKillop, Digital Inclusion Officer at Supporting Communities, argued for increased resources and an all hands-on deck approach to bridging the digital divide in Northern Ireland. Watch her presentation here!
Read MoreCommunity groups in Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are invited to participate in the 'Good Relations and Supporting Communities Project'.
Read MoreSupporting everyone to get online is so important, now more than ever. The ONSIDE Project came just in time for many who would have been stuck at home for months without access to online shopping, video calling, and other online services. Learn how the project moved entirely online to support learners remotely.
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 MoreThis group of older people have taken charge and set up their own Tenants’ Committee for their supported living facility. Click through to watch a short interview with their chairperson.
Read MoreWinners of a survey draw are presented with free tablets as part of the Tower Block Project.
Read More"Supporting Communities was delighted to have been shortlisted for the National Digital Leaders Awards and to have come runners-up in our category is a great achievement for everyone involved in the Bridging the Digital Divide Project", remarked Colm McDaid at the London awards dinner on June 15th.
Read MoreSupporting Communities is proud to report on the successful completion of a new pilot project. ‘Bridging the Digital Divide’ is a new model of engagement designed to encourage social housing tenants' use of digital technology and the Internet.
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.
Book an online session with our Funding and Social Value Officer for some one-to-one funding support.
Company registration number: NI 026765
HMRC Charity registration number: XR27102
Northern Ireland Charity Commission Number: NIC100005
