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Latest News

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 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
January 29, 2019

Downpatrick Group Changes Lives through Art and Counselling

January 29, 2019/ Healy King
Downpatrick Group Changes Lives through Art and Counselling

“This is a very exciting project with a lot of potential”, said Orla McCann, Community Development Officer. “There is a lot of very valuable work going on here with some of the most vulnerable people in our society.”

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January 29, 2019/ Healy King/ Comment
LO Stories, Groups
art, mental health
January 21, 2019

Many in NI Still Not Ready to Cope with Online Benefits System

January 21, 2019/ Healy King
Many in NI Still Not Ready to Cope with Online Benefits System

A Department of Communities survey report indicates many people in Northern Ireland will struggle with an online benefits system.

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Digital Inclusion
universal credit, welfare reform
November 22, 2018

Community Capacity Building for All Ages in Craigavon

November 22, 2018/ Healy King
Community Capacity Building for All Ages in Craigavon

“I was really impressed with the young people who came along to do this course. I’ve noticed a big difference in them. I can see their confidence grow week by week.”

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November 22, 2018/ Healy King/ Comment
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young people, Drumbeg
October 29, 2018

Community Conference Makes an Impact!

October 29, 2018/ Healy King
Community Conference Makes an Impact!

The 19th Annual Community Conference has been hailed as one of the best yet. It certainly made an impact on all who attended!

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October 17, 2018

Ezine #107: Happy Halloween!

October 17, 2018/ Healy King
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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 27, 2018/ Healy King/ Comment
Groups, Survey
survey results, annual group survey
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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Events
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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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Digital Inclusion, Events, Training
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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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Events, Groups, LO Stories
Dunclug
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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Training, Announcements
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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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Publications
ezine
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/ Healy King/ Comment
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website satisfaction
August 01, 2018

'Inspiring Communities Shaping Our Services'

August 01, 2018/ Guest User
'Inspiring Communities Shaping Our Services'

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

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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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Nov 26, 2025
Celebrating Community Development Learning: 34 Graduates Honoured at Belfast City Hall
Nov 26, 2025
Nov 26, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
Supporting Communities CEO Highlights Transformative Impact of Community Work at Annual Community Conference
Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: The Inaugural All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Awards
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Oct 23, 2025
Supporting Communities Leads the Way in Tenant Engagement at Landmark All-Ireland Conference 
Oct 23, 2025
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Oct 3, 2025
Minister Joins Multi-Agency Team Supporting Improvements in Carrick’s Sunnylands & Woodburn Estates
Oct 3, 2025
Oct 3, 2025

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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
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
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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