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Latest News

April 12, 2022

Digital Skills Pilot Project Targets Rural Communities

April 12, 2022/ Healy King
Digital Skills Pilot Project Targets Rural Communities

Our recent rural digital skills pilot project has been a great success. Read about the progress the groups have made in just six short weeks!

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April 12, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
March 30, 2022

Digital Inclusion Sessions in April

March 30, 2022/ Healy King
Digital Inclusion Sessions in April

Check out the free, online digital skills sessions available in April.

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March 30, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
March 16, 2022

Supporting Communities Awarded Three Year Grant from Dormant Accounts Fund NI

March 16, 2022/ Healy King
Supporting Communities Awarded Three Year Grant from Dormant Accounts Fund NI

Thank you to the National Lottery Community Fund for awarding us Dormant Accounts NI funding! We will use the £69,183 grant to improve our income generation and reduce our reliance on funding to become a more sustainable organisation working to strengthen and empower communities throughout Northern Ireland.

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March 16, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements, Funding
March 08, 2022

Meet Our New Board Members

March 08, 2022/ Healy King
Meet Our New Board Members

Meet our newest board members, Jim Ripley, John Mulholland, and Geraldine O’Kane!

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March 08, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
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board members
February 24, 2022

Digital Skills Sessions in March

February 24, 2022/ Healy King
Digital Skills Sessions in March

See what March has in store for digital inclusion! Join us for these free sessions to build your digital skills and confidence.

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February 24, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
February 08, 2022

Building Digital Capacity & Confidence in Rural Northern Ireland

February 08, 2022/ Healy King
Building Digital Capacity & Confidence in Rural Northern Ireland

Supporting Communities has embarked on a partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs to build digital skills in rural areas, many of which are finally getting high-speed broadband through Project Stratum.

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February 08, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
February 04, 2022

OCN Capacity Building Courses: Changing Communities and Careers

February 04, 2022/ Healy King
OCN Capacity Building Courses: Changing Communities and Careers

Our OCN accredited training continues to make a big impact on students and communities. Hear from some of our recent OCN Community Development students.

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February 04, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Training
January 24, 2022

Good Relations Training in Mid & East Antrim

January 24, 2022/ Healy King
Good Relations Training in Mid & East Antrim

We are delighted to be offering a series of online training courses around the theme of Good Relations in partnership with Mid and East Antrim Borough Council.

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January 24, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Events
Mid and East Antrim
January 20, 2022

New skills for February!

January 20, 2022/ Healy King
New skills for February!

February may be the shortest month but it’s jam-packed with opportunities to learn new digital skills.

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January 20, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
January 04, 2022

Kick off the New Year with New Digital Skills!

January 04, 2022/ Healy King
Kick off the New Year with New Digital Skills!

Check out all our free digital skills sessions being held this January. Perfect for anyone just getting started with a new device!

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January 04, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
December 14, 2021

The Amp Survey Says Yes to Intermediate Rent

December 14, 2021/ Healy King
The Amp Survey Says Yes to Intermediate Rent

Intermediate Rent proves to be an intriguing prospect for Northern Ireland. Read the results of our Amp Survey on the subject.

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December 14, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
The Amp
November 25, 2021

New Survey Out! What do You Think of Intermediate Rent?

November 25, 2021/ Healy King
New Survey Out! What do You Think of Intermediate Rent?

The new Amp Survey is live! If you have not registered for the Amp yet, you can still take part.

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November 25, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
The Amp, Announcements
November 18, 2021

"Intermediate Rent": What do you think?

November 18, 2021/ Healy King
"Intermediate Rent": What do you think?

We have a new survey coming out soon on a potential new type of tenancy for Northern Ireland! Sign up for ‘The Amp’ to let us know your thoughts.

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November 18, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
The Amp
October 29, 2021

Free Digital Skills Sessions in November

October 29, 2021/ Healy King
Free Digital Skills Sessions in November

What new digital skills will you learn this month? Check out our free Digital Inclusion training calendar for November.

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October 29, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
Events, Digital Inclusion, Training
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October 11, 2021

Get Online this Get Online Week!

October 11, 2021/ Healy King
Get Online this Get Online Week!

Get Online Week is the perfect time to learn a new skill! Join us for these free sessions online.

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October 11, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
Get Online Week
October 01, 2021

Free Digital Skills Sessions for October

October 01, 2021/ Healy King
Free Digital Skills Sessions for October

Learn a new digital skill in October! Check out our free sessions on offer this month.

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October 01, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
September 01, 2021

Off to Uni: OCN Learners Take the Next Step to Ulster University

September 01, 2021/ Healy King
Off to Uni: OCN Learners Take the Next Step to Ulster University

“Never in a million years did I think I would go to University!” Find out how Claire and other OCN students took their learning to the next level with the support of the training team at Supporting Communities.

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September 01, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
Training
OCN NI, Ulster University
August 25, 2021

Got that Back to School Feeling?

August 25, 2021/ Healy King
Got that Back to School Feeling?

Now’s the time to plan your training for the next few months. Have a look at what’s on at Supporting Communities this autumn.

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August 25, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
Events, Training
August 13, 2021

Succession Planning the Carnagat Way

August 13, 2021/ Healy King
Succession Planning the Carnagat Way

Many organisations struggle to attract new members, making them vulnerable to the sudden departure of key people, but not Carnagat Community Association! We asked them the secret of their success.

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August 13, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
Groups, Member Spotlight
Carnagat, Newry
August 03, 2021

Supporting Communities Awards Radius Housing Silver Tenant Participation Accreditation

August 03, 2021/ Healy King
Supporting Communities Awards Radius Housing Silver Tenant Participation Accreditation

Radius has become the first housing association in Northern Ireland to achieve the Tenant Participation Standards Accreditation from Supporting Communities.

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August 03, 2021/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements, Tenant Participation
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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
Apr 10, 2025
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
Jan 20, 2025

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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