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Latest News

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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Announcements, Training
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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Announcements, Projects, Training
January 31, 2023

Educational Opportunities Lead to Community Renewal in the Markets Area of Belfast

January 31, 2023/ Healy King
Educational Opportunities Lead to Community Renewal in the Markets Area of Belfast

A community-based approach to education is changing lives and changing communities in south Belfast.

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January 31, 2023/ Healy King/ Comment
Groups, Training
OCN NI
September 05, 2022

Lunchtime Specials Are Back! Book Your Good Governance Training Now

September 05, 2022/ Healy King
Lunchtime Specials Are Back! Book Your Good Governance Training Now

Lunchtime Specials are back! In just 30 minutes over your lunch break, you can catch up on important governance topics for your community group.

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September 05, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Training
lunchtime specials
June 16, 2022

SC's Training Team Highly Commended at OCN NI Awards

June 16, 2022/ Healy King
SC's Training Team Highly Commended at OCN NI Awards

We were thrilled to be recognised at the OCNNI Awards this year for our innovative online training programme.

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OCN NI
April 28, 2022

New Lunchtime Specials: 30 minute quick sessions to keep you in the know!

April 28, 2022/ Healy King
New Lunchtime Specials: 30 minute quick sessions to keep you in the know!

Whether you need a quick refresher or just want a peek at a topic before committing to a longer course, our 30-minute lunchtime taster sessions are perfect for you! Grab a bite and meet us online at 12 noon.

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April 28, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Governance, Training
April 25, 2022

Spring into Digital Skills - Upcoming Free Sessions

April 25, 2022/ Healy King
Spring into Digital Skills - Upcoming Free Sessions

Are you feeling energised to learn some new digital skills this spring? Check out what’s on offer this May and June.

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April 25, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
April 12, 2022

Digital Skills Pilot Project Targets Rural Communities

April 12, 2022/ Healy King
Digital Skills Pilot Project Targets Rural Communities

Our recent rural digital skills pilot project has been a great success. Read about the progress the groups have made in just six short weeks!

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Digital Inclusion, Training
March 30, 2022

Digital Inclusion Sessions in April

March 30, 2022/ Healy King
Digital Inclusion Sessions in April

Check out the free, online digital skills sessions available in April.

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March 30, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
February 24, 2022

Digital Skills Sessions in March

February 24, 2022/ Healy King
Digital Skills Sessions in March

See what March has in store for digital inclusion! Join us for these free sessions to build your digital skills and confidence.

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February 24, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
February 08, 2022

Building Digital Capacity & Confidence in Rural Northern Ireland

February 08, 2022/ Healy King
Building Digital Capacity & Confidence in Rural Northern Ireland

Supporting Communities has embarked on a partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to build digital skills in rural areas, many of which are finally getting high-speed broadband through Project Stratum.

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February 08, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
February 04, 2022

OCN Capacity Building Courses: Changing Communities and Careers

February 04, 2022/ Healy King
OCN Capacity Building Courses: Changing Communities and Careers

Our OCN accredited training continues to make a big impact on students and communities. Hear from some of our recent OCN Community Development students.

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Training
January 20, 2022

New skills for February!

January 20, 2022/ Healy King
New skills for February!

February may be the shortest month but it’s jam-packed with opportunities to learn new digital skills.

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Digital Inclusion, Training
January 04, 2022

Kick off the New Year with New Digital Skills!

January 04, 2022/ Healy King
Kick off the New Year with New Digital Skills!

Check out all our free digital skills sessions being held this January. Perfect for anyone just getting started with a new device!

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Digital Inclusion, Training
October 29, 2021

Free Digital Skills Sessions in November

October 29, 2021/ Healy King
Free Digital Skills Sessions in November

What new digital skills will you learn this month? Check out our free Digital Inclusion training calendar for November.

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Events, Digital Inclusion, Training
digital inclusion
October 11, 2021

Get Online this Get Online Week!

October 11, 2021/ Healy King
Get Online this Get Online Week!

Get Online Week is the perfect time to learn a new skill! Join us for these free sessions online.

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Digital Inclusion, Training
Get Online Week
October 01, 2021

Free Digital Skills Sessions for October

October 01, 2021/ Healy King
Free Digital Skills Sessions for October

Learn a new digital skill in October! Check out our free sessions on offer this month.

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Digital Inclusion, Training
September 01, 2021

Off to Uni: OCN Learners Take the Next Step to Ulster University

September 01, 2021/ Healy King
Off to Uni: OCN Learners Take the Next Step to Ulster University

“Never in a million years did I think I would go to University!” Find out how Claire and other OCN students took their learning to the next level with the support of the training team at Supporting Communities.

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September 01, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
Training
OCN NI, Ulster University
August 25, 2021

Got that Back to School Feeling?

August 25, 2021/ Healy King
Got that Back to School Feeling?

Now’s the time to plan your training for the next few months. Have a look at what’s on at Supporting Communities this autumn.

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Events, Training
May 05, 2021

Digital Inclusion Sessions for May/June

May 05, 2021/ Healy King
Digital Inclusion Sessions for May/June

Plan your Digital Inclusion training for May and June. Check out all the free sessions we are offering online.

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May 05, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements, Digital Inclusion, Training
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Supporting Communities

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

Latest News

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Apr 10, 2025
All-Ireland Conference Tickets on Sale at Early Bird Rate
Apr 10, 2025
Apr 10, 2025
Feb 11, 2025
The All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference is back for 2025!
Feb 11, 2025
Feb 11, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
Meet Our Newest Board Member: Dr Bronagh Magee
Jan 20, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
Jan 13, 2025
Supporting Communities Welcomes Sean O'Connor as New Vice Chair
Jan 13, 2025
Jan 13, 2025
Jan 6, 2025
Supporting Communities Welcomes Ian McCrickard as New Board Chair
Jan 6, 2025
Jan 6, 2025

Events

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May Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
May 14
May 14, 2025
May Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
May 14, 2025

Book an online session with our Funding and Social Value Officer for some one-to-one funding support.

May 14, 2025
June Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Jun 11
Jun 11, 2025
June Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Jun 11, 2025

Book an online session with our Funding and Social Value Officer for some one-to-one funding support.

Jun 11, 2025
The All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference 2025
Oct 6
Oct 6, 2025 – Oct 7, 2025
The All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference 2025
Oct 6, 2025 – Oct 7, 2025

Join us for a two day event delving into all things tenant participation!

Oct 6, 2025 – Oct 7, 2025
New Events Coming Soon
Dec 3
Dec 3, 2025
New Events Coming Soon
Dec 3, 2025

We’re working on new events. Check back soon to see what’s coming up!

Dec 3, 2025
 
 

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