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April 24, 2017

Good Morning Down Celebrates Winter Warmer Success

April 24, 2017/ Healy King
Good Morning Down Celebrates Winter Warmer Success

Winter's over for another year! Good Morning Down looks back on their successful Winter Warmer campaign.

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Good Morning Down
April 04, 2017

Stewartstown Gets Arty!

April 04, 2017/ Healy King
Stewartstown Gets Arty!

A simple estate inspection leads to an exciting children's art project in Stewartstown. 

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April 04, 2017/ Healy King/ Comment
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art, young people, children
February 24, 2017

A Big Hug for Dunclug!

February 24, 2017/ Healy King
A Big Hug for Dunclug!

“It's great to see this group come together to carry out a project that will inspire pride in their local community." Well done Dunclug Partnership!

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Dunclug, cleanup, community involvement
January 16, 2017

Ballykeel's Got Talent!

January 16, 2017/ Healy King
Ballykeel's Got Talent!

Supporting Communities and Awards for All helped a group of Ballykeel residents show off their artistic talents.

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January 16, 2017/ Healy King/ Comment
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art, awards for all, Ballykeel
November 10, 2016

Traffic Havoc Fixed in Loughview

November 10, 2016/ Healy King
Traffic Havoc Fixed in Loughview

Read how Redburn Loughview Community Forum got the job done through Interagency working with the help of Supporting Communities.

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interagency, Loughview
October 17, 2016

Playdale Playgrounds Ltd and the Macosquin Playground Project

October 17, 2016/ Healy King
Playdale Playgrounds Ltd and the Macosquin Playground Project

Playdale Playgrounds Ltd and Supporting Communities have formed close ties and are working closely with community groups to improve local play facilities. This article is an update on the work happening in Macosquin, Co Londonderry.

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October 17, 2016/ Healy King/ Comment
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playground, Playdale Playparks
August 08, 2016

Summer Fun in Carrickfergus

August 08, 2016/ Healy King
Summer Fun in Carrickfergus

A special getting to know our neighbours event was held on Saturday 6th August 2016 in Carrickfergus complete with dancing, drumming, and BBQ for all!

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Carrickfergus
July 04, 2016

"20 is Plenty": Slow down on Langley Road!

July 04, 2016/ Healy King
"20 is Plenty": Slow down on Langley Road!

Interagency working has paid off for a Community Association in Ballynahinch. Better watch your speed on Langley Road!

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July 04, 2016/ Healy King/ Comment
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Ballynahinch, NI Transport, PSNI, interagency
April 12, 2016

Community Champion: Richard Devine

April 12, 2016/ Healy King
Community Champion: Richard Devine

Read our interview with Richard Devine, the Community Champion for Clare House in Newry. Do you have what it takes to champion your area? 

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Community Champion
March 22, 2016

Taking Stock and Moving Forward in Newtownards

March 22, 2016/ Healy King
Taking Stock and Moving Forward in Newtownards

“The event was one of the most beneficial I have attended during my time with West Winds Development Association."

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March 22, 2016/ Healy King/ Comment
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Planning, Newtownards
March 15, 2016

Celebrating Difference Ballymena Style

March 15, 2016/ Healy King
Celebrating Difference Ballymena Style

“This has been a super day full of fun and laughter with many friendships being forged.  It was so good to be able to find out about each other’s culture in a safe and fun way."

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March 15, 2016/ Healy King/ Comment
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cross community
March 10, 2016

Training news from County Fermanagh: A Successful Collaboration!

March 10, 2016/ Healy King
Training news from County Fermanagh: A Successful Collaboration!

"This training has been invaluable to both me and the community group I work with.  Training alongside older more established groups has also helped me to gain valuable insight into the goals we can have in the future."

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March 10, 2016/ Healy King/ Comment
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Fermanagh, training
February 26, 2016

10 years of saying “Good Morning Down”

February 26, 2016/ Healy King
10 years of saying “Good Morning Down”

Good Morning Down is celebrating 10 years of delivering a vital and free telephone service to 110 older and vulnerable people in the Down District Council area.

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Good Morning Down
February 12, 2016

Taking it to the next level: OCN Course in Disability Awareness

February 12, 2016/ Healy King
Taking it to the next level: OCN Course in Disability Awareness

With the help of Supporting Communities, the Disability Equality Group NI has developed an OCN accredited Disability Awareness training course. 

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February 12, 2016/ Healy King/ Comment
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disability, training
February 01, 2016

Congratulations Cullybackey Development Association on a Year of Success!

February 01, 2016/ Healy King
Congratulations Cullybackey Development Association on a Year of Success!

Supporting Communities Liaison Officer Gillian Forest reports from an event celebrating the excellent work that the CDA has done and the support that has made it possible.

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February 01, 2016/ Healy King/ Comment
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Cullybackey
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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
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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
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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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