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October 17, 2018

Ezine #107: Happy Halloween!

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Get your not-so-spooky 107th edition of Ezine online now.

Wishing you all a safe and happy Halloween from Supporting Communities!

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October 03, 2018

Ezine #106: Online Now

October 03, 2018/ Healy King

Read the headline results of our Annual Group Survey, catch up on our joint conference with Housing Rights, and delve into more news, funding, consultations, and publications of interest.

Get your Ezine here!

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October 01, 2018

Cedar Court Supported Housing Launches Independent Tenants' Committee

October 01, 2018/ Healy King
Cedar Court Supported Housing Launches Independent Tenants' Committee

This group of older people have taken charge and set up their own Tenants’ Committee for their supported living facility. Click through to watch a short interview with their chairperson.

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Groups, Events, Projects, Tenant Participation
supported housing, dementia, tenant empowerment, empowering communities
September 27, 2018

Annual Group Survey Results 2018

September 27, 2018/ Healy King
Annual Group Survey Results 2018

The results are in! Thank you to all who took part in our Annual Group Survey.

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September 25, 2018

Tackling Housing Challenges Together: Conference Round-Up

September 25, 2018/ Healy King
Tackling Housing Challenges Together: Conference Round-Up

Our joint conference with Housing Rights featured a great line up of expert speakers discussing innovative partnerships and new ways of working together to address housing issues.

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September 18, 2018

Data Breaches Among Charities Doubles

September 18, 2018/ Guest User
Data Breaches Among Charities Doubles

Data Breaches among Charities has doubled over the last 2 years according to latest figures - read more in our latest E-Zine

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September 17, 2018

Everyone Get Connected! Digital Inclusion at Leonard Cheshire Disability

September 17, 2018/ Healy King
Everyone Get Connected! Digital Inclusion at Leonard Cheshire Disability

Congratulations to our latest group of digital inclusion students at Leonard Cheshire Taylor House! The group took part in the “Get Connected” project.

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September 12, 2018

Dunclug Does It Again!

September 12, 2018/ Healy King
Dunclug Does It Again!

Dunclug Community Partnership creates community spirit and sense of wellbeing with another successful funday for all.

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September 05, 2018

Housing Executive Statement: Unknown Callers

September 05, 2018/ Guest User
Housing Executive Statement: Unknown Callers

Housing Executive Statement: warning tenants and residents about the dangers of bogus callers

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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 22, 2018

'Our Tribute to Paddy McIntyre OBE'

August 22, 2018/ Guest User
'Our Tribute to Paddy McIntyre OBE'

‘Supporting Communities Tribute to Paddy McIntryre OBE’

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August 01, 2018

Website Survey: Tell Us What You Think!

August 01, 2018/ Healy King
Website Survey: Tell Us What You Think!

Got a few minutes to tell us what you think of our website? Please take our survey!

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August 01, 2018

'Inspiring Communities Shaping Our Services'

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'Inspiring Communities Shaping Our Services'

‘Inspiring Communities Shaping Our Services’ - read about this consultation in our latest E-Zine

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July 31, 2018

Tower Block Residents Have their Say

July 31, 2018/ Healy King
Tower Block Residents Have their Say

Winners of a survey draw are presented with free tablets as part of the Tower Block Project.

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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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July 02, 2018

Certificate Ceremony Celebrates Achievement in Lisburn 

July 02, 2018/ Healy King
Certificate Ceremony Celebrates Achievement in Lisburn 

Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council recognised the graduates of Supporting Communities OCN NI accredited courses in a special ceremony last week. Well done all!

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June 20, 2018

'Our 100th Edition of E-Zine'

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'Our 100th Edition of E-Zine'

Supporting Communities has reached a milestone of ‘Our 100th Edition’ of E-Zine which provides our stakeholders with useful signposts, articles and funding information.

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ezine
June 06, 2018

Tower Block Residents To Have Their Say in Housing Executive Decisions

June 06, 2018/ Guest User
Tower Block Residents To Have Their Say in Housing Executive Decisions

Tower Block Residents To Have Their Say in Housing Executive Decisions

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Publications
e-zine
June 05, 2018

The Future of Housing Conference: Challenges and Opportunities in Changing Times

June 05, 2018/ Healy King
The Future of Housing Conference: Challenges and Opportunities in Changing Times

Get the rundown of the Future of Housing conference and view the speakers presentations from the event.

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Events
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May 30, 2018

Newry Street Unite Commence New Community Facility

May 30, 2018/ Healy King
Newry Street Unite Commence New Community Facility

Newry Street Unite breaks ground on their new purpose-built community centre in Kilkeel.

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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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Celebrating Community Development Learning: 34 Graduates Honoured at Belfast City Hall
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Tenant Participation & Community Development OCN Level 2 (Online Course)
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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
Causeway Area Funding and Networking Event
Feb 5
Feb 5, 2026
Causeway Area Funding and Networking Event
Feb 5, 2026

Causeway Coast Funding & Networking Event!

Feb 5, 2026
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New Events Coming Soon
Mar 30, 2026

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

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