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November 15, 2022

Developing Resilience for Sustainable Growth: SC’s New Strategic Plan

November 15, 2022/ Healy King
Developing Resilience for Sustainable Growth: SC’s New Strategic Plan

What’s next for Supporting Communities? Take a look at our six strategic priorities for the coming three years.

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November 15, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements
November 08, 2022

Get Everyone Connected! Free SIM cards from Vodafone UK

November 08, 2022/ Healy King
Get Everyone Connected! Free SIM cards from Vodafone UK

Supporting Communities is delighted to take part in providing free connectivity to those who need it through Vodafone’s charities.connected initiative to tackle digital exclusion.

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November 08, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion
get connected
October 13, 2022

Good Governance and Charity Regulation Update Seminars

October 13, 2022/ Healy King
Good Governance and Charity Regulation Update Seminars

The Developing Governance Group in association with the Charity Commission would like to invite you to a free seminar focusing on governance and an update on charity regulation.

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October 13, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements, Governance
good governance
October 12, 2022

Newington Tenants' Forum: “It's All About Teamwork”

October 12, 2022/ Healy King
Newington Tenants' Forum: “It's All About Teamwork”

Read an interview with Carmel Grant, chair of the Newington Tenants Forum, and Michael Cunningham, their new Senior Community Engagement Officer, about starting the group from scratch.

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October 12, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Tenant Participation
Newington Housing
October 11, 2022

Stop a Scam by Spotting It!

October 11, 2022/ Healy King
Stop a Scam by Spotting It!

The best way to stop a scam is to spot it. Read on for some tips and examples of scams.

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October 11, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Security
scam
October 07, 2022

New Scholarship Programme for Ballymena Students

October 07, 2022/ Healy King
New Scholarship Programme for Ballymena Students

Meet Cameron and Alex, the first two winners of our scholarship programme in partnership with the Gallaher Trust.

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October 07, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements
Ballymena, scholarship
September 29, 2022

ONSIDE Project Celebrates a Successful Conclusion

September 29, 2022/ Healy King
ONSIDE Project Celebrates a Successful Conclusion

That’s a wrap on the ONSIDE Project!

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September 29, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Projects, Digital Inclusion
ONSIDE
September 27, 2022

Joint Forum Voluntary and Community Sector Position Statement on the Cost-of-Living Crisis

September 27, 2022/ Healy King
Joint Forum Voluntary and Community Sector Position Statement on the Cost-of-Living Crisis

Read the Join Forum VCS Statement on the Cost of Living Crisis.

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September 27, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements
cost of living crisis
September 23, 2022

Digital Inclusion Sessions Online this Autumn

September 23, 2022/ Healy King
Digital Inclusion Sessions Online this Autumn

Check out these online sessions for digital skills this autumn!

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September 23, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion
September 08, 2022

West Winds Estate Celebrates 50 Years

September 08, 2022/ Healy King
West Winds Estate Celebrates 50 Years

The West Winds Estate is 50 years old! Read about their anniversary celebrations in this Member Spotlight.

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September 08, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Member Spotlight, Groups
September 05, 2022

Lunchtime Specials Are Back! Book Your Good Governance Training Now

September 05, 2022/ Healy King
Lunchtime Specials Are Back! Book Your Good Governance Training Now

Lunchtime Specials are back! In just 30 minutes over your lunch break, you can catch up on important governance topics for your community group.

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September 05, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Training
lunchtime specials
August 23, 2022

Member Spotlight: Dungiven Men's Shed

August 23, 2022/ Healy King
Member Spotlight: Dungiven Men's Shed

Dungiven Men’s Shed, one of Northern Ireland’s newest charities, is off to a strong start with some exciting plans for the future! Read all about their work in our Member Spotlight.

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August 23, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
LO Stories, Member Spotlight
Dungiven, Men's Shed
August 08, 2022

Celebrating Success: SC Staff and Board Achieve Recognition

August 08, 2022/ Healy King
Celebrating Success: SC Staff and Board Achieve Recognition

Supporting Communities has had many good things to shout about in the past few months! Organisations are made up of people, and we couldn’t be prouder of ours. We’d like to highlight a few of our staff and board members whose work has been recognised this summer.

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August 08, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements
staff recognition, awards
August 01, 2022

Join Our Network of Associate Consultants in Ireland

August 01, 2022/ Healy King
Join Our Network of Associate Consultants in Ireland

We’re looking for senior-level associate consultants to work with us on projects in Ireland.

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August 01, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements, Tenant Participation
jobs
June 16, 2022

SC's Training Team Highly Commended at OCN NI Awards

June 16, 2022/ Healy King
SC's Training Team Highly Commended at OCN NI Awards

We were thrilled to be recognised at the OCNNI Awards this year for our innovative online training programme.

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June 16, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements, Training
OCN NI
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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June 07, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
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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May 24, 2022/ Healy King/ Comment
Publications
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
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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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