Supporting 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 MoreOur Level 3 Award in Community Development is now an AIEB Recognised introductory Community Work Education and Training programme!
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We’re delighted to welcome Carla back to Supporting Communities in a new post as Digital Inclusion Officer to the Housing Community Network!
Read MoreA community-based approach to education is changing lives and changing communities in south Belfast.
Read MoreLunchtime Specials are back! In just 30 minutes over your lunch break, you can catch up on important governance topics for your community group.
Read MoreWe were thrilled to be recognised at the OCNNI Awards this year for our innovative online training programme.
Read MoreWhether 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.
Read MoreAre you feeling energised to learn some new digital skills this spring? Check out what’s on offer this May and June.
Read MoreOur recent rural digital skills pilot project has been a great success. Read about the progress the groups have made in just six short weeks!
Read MoreCheck out the free, online digital skills sessions available in April.
Read MoreSee what March has in store for digital inclusion! Join us for these free sessions to build your digital skills and confidence.
Read MoreSupporting 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.
Read MoreOur OCN accredited training continues to make a big impact on students and communities. Hear from some of our recent OCN Community Development students.
Read MoreFebruary may be the shortest month but it’s jam-packed with opportunities to learn new digital skills.
Read MoreCheck out all our free digital skills sessions being held this January. Perfect for anyone just getting started with a new device!
Read MoreWhat new digital skills will you learn this month? Check out our free Digital Inclusion training calendar for November.
Read MoreGet Online Week is the perfect time to learn a new skill! Join us for these free sessions online.
Read MoreLearn a new digital skill in October! Check out our free sessions on offer this month.
Read More“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.
Read MoreNow’s the time to plan your training for the next few months. Have a look at what’s on at Supporting Communities this autumn.
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
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.
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.
Housing Community Network groups in North Belfast - drop in for advice and support on 15 September!
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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When Mullaghmore & Castleview Community Association (MACCA) in Omagh set out to plan this year's summer scheme, they took a chance on something different. Alongside the usual trips to the cinema and play areas, children aged 5 to 14 spent a full week immersed in a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) Future Farmers programme exploring the natural world on their own doorstep. The risk paid off in a big way!