Supporting Communities encourages community and resident groups to get involved and respond to the draft Programme for Government. We have outlined some of our thoughts to help groups formulate their own.
Read MoreOur Level 3 Award in Community Development is now an AIEB Recognised introductory Community Work Education and Training programme!
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Congratulations to Radius Housing, who have received our very first Gold Level Accreditation in Tenant Participation!
Read MoreHousing Community Network groups are invited to join our week-long summer school focusing on the digital skills you need to support your growing organisation! Sign up now.
Read MoreGot questions about the digital switchover? Come along to an info session with Supporting Communities at a location near you to learn more!
Read MoreOur Annual Report is out now! Take a look and learn more about what Supporting Communities does.
Read MoreGet to know our funding service in this interview with Funding & Social Value Officer Anita Doonan.
Read MoreWe are thrilled to introduce Dave Maher, the new chair of Supporting Communities. Dave is a tenant with Woven Housing and a member of the Housing Policy Panel. He is passionate about empowering tenants to improve the social housing system.
Read MoreBoth of our scholarship programmes are now open! Tell the student in your life to have a look!
Read MoreThe Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Together Group have recently been awarded funding to keep their programme of events going for another two years. We asked them to tell us about their secret to success!
Read MoreWe’re developing a long-term plan for our organisation to become net zero. Read a quick update from our Net Zero Officer!
Read MoreSupporting Communities says goodbye to four amazing board members who have served their maximum terms and welcomes a new chairperson.
Read MoreWe’re exited to welcome three new board members to the SC team!
Read MoreHousing Community Network members from Dungannon, Cookstown, and Magherafelt took advantage of training support from Supporting Communities to start using the new Online Members Forum. Read more to learn how they got on!
Read MoreWe are delighted to have facilitated four scholarship opportunities this year through partnerships with The Gallaher Trust and The James Kane Foundation. Read all about the recipients!
Read MoreMeet our Net Zero Officer, Natalie!
Read MoreLandlines are going digital! To help explain the changes, BT is holding a series of events across NI.
It has been a pleasure working on the Elevate project this past year. We look forward to taking part in the next round!
Read MoreAre you a Housing Community Network member who wants to improve your digital skills this summer? We’ve got you covered!
Read MoreThe All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference was a significant milestone for Supporting Communities and the tenant empowerment movement. Attendees left inspired and motivated to make a difference in their communities with a better understanding of the work needed on the ground and at a governmental level. We all have our work cut out for us as we continue to strive to raise the standard of tenant participation for all.
Read MoreSupporting 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
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.
Company registration number: NI 026765
HMRC Charity registration number: XR27102
Northern Ireland Charity Commission Number: NIC100005
