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October 10, 2024

Community Safety Initiatives Demonstrate Impressive Social Return on Investment

October 10, 2024/ Healy King
Community Safety Initiatives Demonstrate Impressive Social Return on Investment

Our recent evaluations of three Housing Executive-funded projects prove outstanding social returns on investment (SROI). For every pound invested, these initiatives generate over three pounds in social value, demonstrating the significant impact of community-driven safety programs.

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October 10, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
Funding
social value, SROI
October 03, 2024

Communities encouraged to respond to the draft Programme for Government

October 03, 2024/ Healy King
Communities encouraged to respond to the draft Programme for Government

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.

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October 03, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
September 09, 2024

Supporting Communities Training Programme Recognised by AIEB

September 09, 2024/ Healy King
Supporting Communities Training Programme Recognised by AIEB

Our Level 3 Award in Community Development is now an AIEB Recognised introductory Community Work Education and Training programme!

 

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September 09, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements, Training
August 23, 2024

Radius Gets the Gold!

August 23, 2024/ Healy King
Radius Gets the Gold!

Congratulations to Radius Housing, who have received our very first Gold Level Accreditation in Tenant Participation!

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August 23, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
Tenant Participation, Housing Association
July 29, 2024

HCN 'Summer School' Launches Digital Skills Week this August

July 29, 2024/ Healy King
HCN 'Summer School' Launches Digital Skills Week this August

Housing 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.

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July 29, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion
HCN
July 03, 2024

Get Ready for the Digital Switchover!

July 03, 2024/ Healy King
Get Ready for the Digital Switchover!

Got questions about the digital switchover? Come along to an info session with Supporting Communities at a location near you to learn more!

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July 03, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion
BT Digital Voice
May 22, 2024

Annual Report Looks to the Future!

May 22, 2024/ Healy King
Annual Report Looks to the Future!

Our Annual Report is out now! Take a look and learn more about what Supporting Communities does.

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May 22, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
Publications
annual report
May 06, 2024

Service Spotlight: Funding Support

May 06, 2024/ Healy King
Service Spotlight: Funding Support

Get to know our funding service in this interview with Funding & Social Value Officer Anita Doonan.

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May 06, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
Funding
April 22, 2024

New Chair Brings Fresh Perspective to Supporting Communities

April 22, 2024/ Healy King
New Chair Brings Fresh Perspective to Supporting Communities

We 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.

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April 22, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
April 17, 2024

2024 Scholarships Launched!

April 17, 2024/ Healy King
2024 Scholarships Launched!

Both of our scholarship programmes are now open! Tell the student in your life to have a look!

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April 17, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements
scholarship
April 16, 2024

Best Practice: Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Group

April 16, 2024/ Healy King
Best Practice: Ballykeel 1 Moving Forward Group

The 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!

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April 16, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
Member Spotlight
March 20, 2024

We're On the Path to Net Zero!

March 20, 2024/ Healy King
We're On the Path to Net Zero!

We’re developing a long-term plan for our organisation to become net zero. Read a quick update from our Net Zero Officer!

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March 20, 2024/ Healy King/ Comment
net zero
December 13, 2023

Changing of the Guard! Supporting Communities has a new Chair

December 13, 2023/ Healy King
Changing of the Guard! Supporting Communities has a new Chair

Supporting Communities says goodbye to four amazing board members who have served their maximum terms and welcomes a new chairperson.

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December 13, 2023/ Healy King/ Comment
Governance, Announcements
November 21, 2023

Meet our New Board Members

November 21, 2023/ Healy King
Meet our New Board Members

We’re exited to welcome three new board members to the SC team!

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November 21, 2023/ Healy King/ Comment
Announcements, Governance
board members
October 18, 2023

Mid-Ulster HCN Members Get Online with Area Forums

October 18, 2023/ Healy King
Mid-Ulster HCN Members Get Online with Area Forums

Housing 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!

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October 18, 2023/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion
HCN
October 06, 2023

Four Scholarship Winners are Headed to University

October 06, 2023/ Healy King
Four Scholarship Winners are Headed to University

We 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!

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October 06, 2023/ Healy King/ Comment
scholarship
September 29, 2023

Meet Natalie Mayes - Our New Net Zero Officer

September 29, 2023/ Healy King
Meet Natalie Mayes - Our New Net Zero Officer

Meet our Net Zero Officer, Natalie!

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September 29, 2023/ Healy King/ Comment
Projects
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September 14, 2023

Landlines are going digital! Learn about BT’s Digital Voice at an event near you

September 14, 2023/ Healy King
Landlines are going digital! Learn about BT’s Digital Voice at an event near you

Landlines are going digital! To help explain the changes, BT is holding a series of events across NI.

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September 14, 2023/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion, Announcements
August 07, 2023

Tackling Health Inequality through Elevate’s Mentoring Programme

August 07, 2023/ Healy King
Tackling Health Inequality through Elevate’s Mentoring Programme

It has been a pleasure working on the Elevate project this past year. We look forward to taking part in the next round!

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August 07, 2023/ Healy King/ Comment
Groups, LO Stories, Projects
Elevate Programme
July 05, 2023

Free Digital Skills Training this August for HCN Members

July 05, 2023/ Healy King
Free Digital Skills Training this August for HCN Members

Are you a Housing Community Network member who wants to improve your digital skills this summer? We’ve got you covered!

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July 05, 2023/ Healy King/ Comment
Digital Inclusion
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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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Jan 14, 2026
Celebrating STEM: The James Kane Foundation 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Jan 14, 2026
Jan 14, 2026
Dec 12, 2025
Celebrating Impact at Supporting Communities AGM
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 12, 2025
Dec 1, 2025
Meet Our Four Newest Recipients of The Gallaher Trust Scholarship Scheme
Dec 1, 2025
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Nov 26, 2025
Celebrating Community Development Learning: 34 Graduates Honoured at Belfast City Hall
Nov 26, 2025
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Nov 12, 2025
Supporting Communities CEO Highlights Transformative Impact of Community Work at Annual Community Conference
Nov 12, 2025
Nov 12, 2025

Events

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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
February Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Feb 23
Feb 23, 2026
February Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Feb 23, 2026

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

Feb 23, 2026
March Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Mar 30
Mar 30, 2026
March Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Mar 30, 2026

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

Mar 30, 2026
New Events Coming Soon
Dec 30
Dec 30, 2026
New Events Coming Soon
Dec 30, 2026

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

Dec 30, 2026
 
 

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