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June 15, 2017

Milltown Super Adults - 10 Years and Counting!

June 15, 2017/ Healy King
Milltown Super Adults - 10 Years and Counting!

The Super Adults are an inspirational group and an excellent example of local people taking the initiative and making things happen in their area. Congratulations on your 10 Year Anniversary!

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June 15, 2017/ Healy King/ 1 Comment
LO Stories
Milltown, older people
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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April 24, 2017/ Healy King/ Comment
LO Stories
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
LO Stories
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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February 24, 2017/ Healy King/ Comment
LO Stories
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
LO Stories
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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November 10, 2016/ Healy King/ Comment
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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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LO Stories, Groups
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
LO Stories
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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April 12, 2016/ Healy King/ Comment
LO Stories
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
LO Stories
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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February 26, 2016/ Healy King/ Comment
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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 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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Oct 23, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: The Inaugural All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Awards
Oct 23, 2025
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Oct 23, 2025
Supporting Communities Leads the Way in Tenant Engagement at Landmark All-Ireland Conference 
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Oct 3, 2025
Minister Joins Multi-Agency Team Supporting Improvements in Carrick’s Sunnylands & Woodburn Estates
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Jul 9, 2025
New Awards for Tenant Engagement Launched!
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Jun 13, 2025
Connecting Communities: Our Year Supporting the Digital Landline Switchover
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Events

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November Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Nov 6
Nov 6, 2025
November Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Nov 6, 2025

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

Nov 6, 2025
Mid Ulster Area Online Funding Clinic
Nov 18
Nov 18, 2025
Mid Ulster Area Online Funding Clinic
Nov 18, 2025

Mid Ulster Area groups are invited to book a one-to-one funding support session with our Funding and Social Value Officer.

Nov 18, 2025
North Belfast Area Online Funding Clinic
Nov 26
Nov 26, 2025
North Belfast Area Online Funding Clinic
Nov 26, 2025

North Belfast Area groups are invited to book a one-to-one funding support session with our Funding and Social Value Officer.

Nov 26, 2025
December Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Dec 4
Dec 4, 2025
December Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Dec 4, 2025

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

Dec 4, 2025
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
New Events Coming Soon
Mar 30
Mar 30, 2026
New Events Coming Soon
Mar 30, 2026

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

Mar 30, 2026
 
 

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