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October 19, 2020

Community Groups demonstrate remarkable resilience; still need targeted information, digital and funding support

October 19, 2020/ Healy King
Community Groups demonstrate remarkable resilience; still need targeted information, digital and funding support

A recent survey of Housing Community Network Groups demonstrates a continuing need for support in responding to the COVID-19 crisis.

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October 19, 2020/ Healy King/ Comment
Covid-19, Groups, Announcements
survey results
April 10, 2020

Our Funding Clinics are Going Online!

April 10, 2020/ Healy King
Our Funding Clinics are Going Online!

We’re moving our Funding Clinics online! At the moment, this service is only available to Housing Community Network members. Get in touch with our Funding and Social Value Officer, Anita Doonan, to book your appointment.

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April 10, 2020/ Healy King/ Comment
Covid-19, Funding, Announcements
March 20, 2020

COVID-19 Response and Information

March 20, 2020/ Healy King
COVID-19 Response and Information

Communities all over the world are now dealing with an unprecedented health emergency the likes of which we have not seen in our lifetimes. At Supporting Communities, we want to do everything in our power to continue to support and assist our members to respond effectively to this crisis.

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March 20, 2020/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements, Covid-19
coronavirus, covid-19
January 22, 2020

Tell The New Minister for Communities What Issues to Prioritise: Get on 'The Amp'!

January 22, 2020/ Healy King
Tell The New Minister for Communities What Issues to Prioritise: Get on 'The Amp'!

The first ‘Amp’ survey is out now! Get registered for our survey series and have your say!

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January 22, 2020/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements, The Amp
the amp #theampni
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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December 06, 2019/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements, Publications, Tenant Participation
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 29, 2019/ Healy King/ Comment
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Tricia, Retirement
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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#SC40
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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February 07, 2019/ Healy King/ Comment
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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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August 23, 2018/ Healy King/ Comment
Training, Announcements
gradutation, congratulations
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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July 03, 2018/ Healy King/ Comment
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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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November 28, 2017/ Healy King/ Comment
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Murray Watt, anniversary
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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September 29, 2017/ Healy King/ Comment
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universal credit
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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Announcements, Tenant Participation
social enterprise, tenant participation
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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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Feb 6, 2026
Independent Report Shows £11 Social Value for Every £1 Invested in Supporting Communities
Feb 6, 2026
Feb 6, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
Welcome to Our New Board Members
Feb 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
Celebrating STEM: The James Kane Foundation 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
Dec 12, 2025
Celebrating Impact at Supporting Communities AGM
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
Meet Our Four Newest Recipients of The Gallaher Trust Scholarship Scheme
Dec 1, 2025
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Events

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Tenant Participation & Community Development OCN Level 2 (Online Course)
Feb 5
Feb 5, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
Tenant Participation & Community Development OCN Level 2 (Online Course)
Feb 5, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026

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.

Feb 5, 2026 – Mar 26, 2026
February Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Feb 23
Feb 23, 2026
February Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Feb 23, 2026

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

Feb 23, 2026
Belfast Area Funding Support Event
Feb 24
Feb 24, 2026
Belfast Area Funding Support Event
Feb 24, 2026

Join us for an in-person event looking at ways to improve your funding applications and an overview of funding opportunities coming up from the Housing Executive!

Feb 24, 2026
March Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Mar 30
Mar 30, 2026
March Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Mar 30, 2026

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

Mar 30, 2026
New Events Coming Soon
Dec 30
Dec 30, 2026
New Events Coming Soon
Dec 30, 2026

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

Dec 30, 2026
 
 

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