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December 06, 2019

New Tenant Participation Standards Launched for NI Social Landlords

December 06, 2019/ Healy King
New Tenant Participation Standards Launched for NI Social Landlords

At an event on December 5th celebrating 40 Years of Supporting Communities, the organisation launched a new accreditation standard for social housing providers in Northern Ireland.

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tenant participation, TP Standards, #SC40, #40YearsSC
March 29, 2019

Patricia Bibby Retires after 34 Years of Supporting Communities

March 29, 2019/ Healy King
Patricia Bibby Retires after 34 Years of Supporting Communities

“Tricia has been a fantastic asset to the Admin Team, to the organisation and to the many Community Groups who she has assisted over the years.” Wishing you a long, happy, and healthy retirement, Tricia! 

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March 27, 2019

What’s Your Supporting Communities Story?

March 27, 2019/ Healy King
What’s Your Supporting Communities Story?

Supporting Communities turns 40 this year! Join in the celebrations!

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February 07, 2019

Looking Back to Look Forward

February 07, 2019/ Healy King
Looking Back to Look Forward

Supporting Communities turns 40 this year! Join us in a look at where we’ve come from and where we plan to go!

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SC40, anniversary
August 23, 2018

Graduation Day!

August 23, 2018/ Healy King
Graduation Day!

“Everything we worked on in the course we will be able to put to practical use and realise our ambitions to transform our community.” Congratulations, Aaron and David!

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July 03, 2018

Sheenagh McNally Appointed New Head of Corporate Services

July 03, 2018/ Healy King
Sheenagh McNally Appointed New Head of Corporate Services

Sheenagh will be leading our social enterprise, Empowering Communities, as well as supervising our services team at Supporting Communities.

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Sheenagh
November 28, 2017

Murray Celebrates 25 Years with Supporting Communities!

November 28, 2017/ Healy King
Murray Celebrates 25 Years with Supporting Communities!

Congratulations to Murray Watt on his 25th anniversary at Supporting Communities.

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September 29, 2017

Universal Credit: Letter of Concern

September 29, 2017/ Healy King
Universal Credit: Letter of Concern

Supporting Communities joins with partners in the housing and community and voluntary sectors to ask government for an urgent review of Universal Credit (UC) this week.

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April 27, 2017

Launch of Empowering Communities: A new social enterprise from Supporting Communities

April 27, 2017/ Healy King
Launch of Empowering Communities: A new social enterprise from Supporting Communities

Announcing Empowering Communities Enterprise Limited, the new company to support the development of tenant participation in Northern Ireland.

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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

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May 14, 2025
Early Bird Ticket Sales Extended!
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
Free 'Digital Switchover' Information Sessions
May 14, 2025
May 14, 2025
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

Events

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Online Funding Workshop for South Down Area Groups
Jun 4
Jun 4, 2025
Online Funding Workshop for South Down Area Groups
Jun 4, 2025

South Down Area groups! Lets talk about Community Involvement Grants!

Jun 4, 2025
International Social Housing Festival: 'C'mere till I tell ya!'
Jun 4
Jun 4, 2025
International Social Housing Festival: 'C'mere till I tell ya!'
Jun 4, 2025

We’ll be at the International Social Housing Festival! Don’t miss our session on 4 June!

Jun 4, 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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