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January 22, 2016

SCENE 1st Edition

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SCENE 1st Edition

SCENE is the new name of our rebranded publication providing updates, news and information from Supporting Communities. View the latest edition here.

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January 18, 2016

47th E-zine now online

January 18, 2016/ Healy King
47th E-zine now online

Download the latest news from E-zine here!

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January 14, 2016

Pilot Project 'Bridges the Digital Divide'

January 14, 2016/ Healy King
Pilot Project 'Bridges the Digital Divide'

Supporting Communities is proud to report on the successful completion of a new pilot project. ‘Bridging the Digital Divide’ is a new model of engagement designed to encourage social housing tenants' use of digital technology and the Internet.

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January 13, 2016

January Funding Bulletin now online

January 13, 2016/ SCNI Website
January Funding Bulletin now online

Get 40 packed pages of exciting funding opportunities in our January edition of the Community Funding Bulletin. 

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December 15, 2015

Competition time: Name our Mag!

December 15, 2015/ Healy King
Competition time: Name our Mag!

Due to our rebranding this year we have decided to rename our twice yearly Magazine which previously had the name "SCNI News". We want your suggestions and input so we're having a contest for the best new name.

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December 14, 2015

46th Edition of E-zine now online!

December 14, 2015/ Healy King
46th Edition of E-zine now online!

Get the latest news and best practice from the community sector; funding and training updates and policy developments in Northern Ireland, Great Britain and Republic of Ireland. 

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November 30, 2015

New issue of E-zine available online

November 30, 2015/ Healy King
New issue of E-zine available online

The 45th Edition of E-Zine is now available, bringing you best practice from the community sector; funding and training updates and policy developments in Northern Ireland, Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland. Get it while it's hot!

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November 20, 2015

November Community Funding Bulletin now online

November 20, 2015/ Healy King

Download your copy of all the latest funding opportunities available. 

Community Funding Bulletin - November 2015 (.pdf opens in a new window)

 

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November 16, 2015

44th Edition of E-zine is now online!

November 16, 2015/ SCNI Website

Hot off the presses, read the latest e-zine online!

Download the pdf here.

 

 

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November 10, 2015

Were you at the Community Conference 2015? #ComConf2015

November 10, 2015/ SCNI Website

If you were, chances are you'll spot yourself or someone you know in our photos. Check out these great pictures from the day in our new photo gallery!

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November 04, 2015

E-zine Edition 43 Now Available

November 04, 2015/ SCNI Website

The latest edition of Supporting Communities monthly e-zine is now online.

Download the .pdf here:  43rd Edition - November 2015 

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October 26, 2015

12.6 million adults in the UK lack Basic Digital Skills

October 26, 2015/ Healy King
12.6 million adults in the UK lack Basic Digital Skills

12.6 million adults, 1.2 million small businesses, and over half of all charities in the UK lack the Basic Digital Skills needed to succeed in today’s digital age.

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October 21, 2015

Social Investments in Social Housing Communities: Expressions of Interest

October 21, 2015/ SCNI Website

The Housing Executive has developed a Strategy which will provide support to social housing communities and help them become more self-sustaining and economically vibrant.

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September 24, 2015

Social economy key to economically vibrant and self-sustaining communities

September 24, 2015/ SCNI Website

The Social Housing Enterprise Strategy 2015-2018 sets out the Housing Executive’s vision for investing in the creation of vibrant communities by financing and providing resource support to develop the local social economy and create community owned social enterprises.

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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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Online Funding Workshop for HCN Groups
Apr 24, 2026

HCN Groups! Lets talk about Community Involvement Grants!

Apr 24, 2026
April Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Apr 30
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April Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Apr 30, 2026

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

Apr 30, 2026
May Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
May 13
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May Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
May 13, 2026

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

May 13, 2026
June Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Jun 17
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June Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Jun 17, 2026

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

Jun 17, 2026
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New Events Coming Soon
Dec 30, 2026

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

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