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Latest News

June 07, 2022

Congratulations to our Chair, Lorraine Campbell MBE

June 07, 2022/ Healy King
Congratulations to our Chair, Lorraine Campbell MBE

Lorraine Cambell, Supporting Communities chairperson, has been awarded an MBE for her services to the community in Northern Ireland!

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Announcements
May 24, 2022

Annual Report 2022

May 24, 2022/ Healy King
Annual Report 2022

We are pleased to present our 2022 Annual Report, which highlights our achievements over the past year. Have a look!

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annual report
April 28, 2022

New Lunchtime Specials: 30 minute quick sessions to keep you in the know!

April 28, 2022/ Healy King
New Lunchtime Specials: 30 minute quick sessions to keep you in the know!

Whether you need a quick refresher or just want a peek at a topic before committing to a longer course, our 30-minute lunchtime taster sessions are perfect for you! Grab a bite and meet us online at 12 noon.

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April 28, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Governance, Training
April 26, 2022

Tenant Representative Bodies and the Assembly Election 2022

April 26, 2022/ Healy King
Tenant Representative Bodies and the Assembly Election 2022

Read the election manifestos from tenant representatives from the Housing Community Network and the Housing Policy Panel.

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April 26, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Tenant Participation, Announcements
HCN, HPP
April 25, 2022

Spring into Digital Skills - Upcoming Free Sessions

April 25, 2022/ Healy King
Spring into Digital Skills - Upcoming Free Sessions

Are you feeling energised to learn some new digital skills this spring? Check out what’s on offer this May and June.

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April 25, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Training
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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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
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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
digital inclusion
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
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Get Online Week
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Latest News

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Meet the New ONSIDE Evolution Team!
August 12, 2026
Meet the New ONSIDE Evolution Team!
August 12, 2026

The ONSIDE Evolution Project is set to launch next month, and we are so excited that we thought we’d introduce our training team in advance! Meet the team hard at work preparing materials to make technology more accessible and empower people to use digital tools with greater confidence.

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August 12, 2026
Radius Housing Achieves Platinum-Level Tenant Participation Accreditation
July 28, 2026
Radius Housing Achieves Platinum-Level Tenant Participation Accreditation
July 28, 2026

Radius Housing has been awarded Supporting Communities' Platinum-level Tenant Participation Accreditation, the highest of the four accreditation levels, in recognition of sector-leading quality in its tenant engagement practices.

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July 28, 2026
Choice Housing becomes the first social housing provider to achieve Platinum Tenant Participation Accreditation
July 21, 2026
Choice Housing becomes the first social housing provider to achieve Platinum Tenant Participation Accreditation
July 21, 2026

Choice Housing has become the first social housing provider in Northern Ireland to achieve Platinum Accreditation under Supporting Communities’ Tenant Participation (TP) Accreditation Framework, setting a new benchmark for tenant engagement across the sector.

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July 21, 2026
Neighbours Come Together to Grow a Brighter Future in Strabane
July 6, 2026
Neighbours Come Together to Grow a Brighter Future in Strabane
July 6, 2026

A new community growing space is proving to be exactly what this Strabane community needed: a place to connect, to learn, and to grow together.

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July 6, 2026
A Royal Spotlight on Community Spirit: How The Warehouse Newtownards is Changing Lives
June 24, 2026
A Royal Spotlight on Community Spirit: How The Warehouse Newtownards is Changing Lives
June 24, 2026

The team at The Warehouse in Newtownards looks back at their exciting visit from the King and Queen last month. We asked them to tell us what’s been happening since and if the royal visit left a lasting impact.

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June 24, 2026

Events

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September Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Sep 9
September 9, 2026
September Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
September 9, 2026

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

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September 9, 2026
Writing Successful Funding Applications (Online Session)
Sep 10
September 10, 2026
Writing Successful Funding Applications (Online Session)
September 10, 2026

The aim of this session is to help participants improve their skills and knowledge when planning and completing a funding application.

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September 10, 2026
Mid & East Antrim Area HCN Roadshow
Sep 22
September 22, 2026
Mid & East Antrim Area HCN Roadshow
September 22, 2026

Join us at a special roadshow event for Mid & East Antrim Area HCN members!

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September 22, 2026
Understanding 'Social Value'? (Online Session)
Oct 8
October 8, 2026
Understanding 'Social Value'? (Online Session)
October 8, 2026

This short online session will help you get a better understanding of what we mean when we talk about ‘Social Value’ and ‘Impact Measurement’.

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October 8, 2026
Writing Successful Funding Applications (Online Session)
Nov 17
November 17, 2026
Writing Successful Funding Applications (Online Session)
November 17, 2026

The aim of this session is to help participants improve their skills and knowledge when planning and completing a funding application.

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November 17, 2026
Understanding 'Social Value'? (Online Session)
Dec 3
December 3, 2026
Understanding 'Social Value'? (Online Session)
December 3, 2026

This short online session will help you get a better understanding of what we mean when we talk about ‘Social Value’ and ‘Impact Measurement’.

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December 3, 2026
New Events Coming Soon
Dec 30
December 30, 2026
New Events Coming Soon
December 30, 2026

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

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December 30, 2026
 
 

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