Supporting Communities
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Supporting Communities is an independent charity that champions tenant and community participation by developing groups, supporting active citizenship, and building cohesive communities. Find us at www.supportingcommunities.org
Looking for a reason to be hopeful about the environment? Check out our member spotlight story this month!
MACCA in Omagh tried something different with their usual summer scheme, and the results are worth shouting about!
Check out the 'Future Famers' with Learning Made Fun: bit.ly/4xMweCI
MACCA in Omagh tried something different with their usual summer scheme, and the results are worth shouting about!
Check out the 'Future Famers' with Learning Made Fun: bit.ly/4xMweCI
Growing Green Minds: How MACCA's Summer Scheme Planted a Love of Nature in Omagh — Supporting Communities
When Mullaghmore & Castleview Community Association (MACCA) in Omagh set out to plan this year's summer scheme, they took a chance on something different. Alongside the usual trips to the cinema a...
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September 9, 2026 at 11:55 AM
Looking for a reason to be hopeful about the environment? Check out our member spotlight story this month!
MACCA in Omagh tried something different with their usual summer scheme, and the results are worth shouting about!
Check out the 'Future Famers' with Learning Made Fun: bit.ly/4xMweCI
MACCA in Omagh tried something different with their usual summer scheme, and the results are worth shouting about!
Check out the 'Future Famers' with Learning Made Fun: bit.ly/4xMweCI
Stef McKillop is counting down the days to the launch of the ONSIDE Evolution project!
Read her blog to find out why she is so excited: supportingcommunities.org/blog/2026/9/...
#ONSIDE #DigitalInclusion
Read her blog to find out why she is so excited: supportingcommunities.org/blog/2026/9/...
#ONSIDE #DigitalInclusion
September 8, 2026 at 9:01 AM
Stef McKillop is counting down the days to the launch of the ONSIDE Evolution project!
Read her blog to find out why she is so excited: supportingcommunities.org/blog/2026/9/...
#ONSIDE #DigitalInclusion
Read her blog to find out why she is so excited: supportingcommunities.org/blog/2026/9/...
#ONSIDE #DigitalInclusion
📣 Calling all previous ONSIDE participants... We're back!
Let's catch up 😀
If you were part of the first ONSIDE project, we'd love to welcome you back for a refresher session soon.
📩 To find out more or get involved, please email: [email protected]
Let's catch up 😀
If you were part of the first ONSIDE project, we'd love to welcome you back for a refresher session soon.
📩 To find out more or get involved, please email: [email protected]
September 3, 2026 at 9:50 AM
📣 Calling all previous ONSIDE participants... We're back!
Let's catch up 😀
If you were part of the first ONSIDE project, we'd love to welcome you back for a refresher session soon.
📩 To find out more or get involved, please email: [email protected]
Let's catch up 😀
If you were part of the first ONSIDE project, we'd love to welcome you back for a refresher session soon.
📩 To find out more or get involved, please email: [email protected]
We took the opportunity to share our recent #SROI report with the Housing Executive's Board at their annual meeting with the Central Housing Forum last week. What a great turnout! We're proud to share the results and highlight our partnership!
➡️Read more: supportingcommunities.org/social-value...
➡️Read more: supportingcommunities.org/social-value...
September 1, 2026 at 11:18 AM
We took the opportunity to share our recent #SROI report with the Housing Executive's Board at their annual meeting with the Central Housing Forum last week. What a great turnout! We're proud to share the results and highlight our partnership!
➡️Read more: supportingcommunities.org/social-value...
➡️Read more: supportingcommunities.org/social-value...
Our next online funding clinic is coming up on 9 September!
Housing Community Network groups can speak one-to-one with our Funding Officer, Anita, to get advice and support on all things funding-related!
Sign up: supportingcommunities.org/latest-event...
Housing Community Network groups can speak one-to-one with our Funding Officer, Anita, to get advice and support on all things funding-related!
Sign up: supportingcommunities.org/latest-event...
August 19, 2026 at 8:23 AM
Our next online funding clinic is coming up on 9 September!
Housing Community Network groups can speak one-to-one with our Funding Officer, Anita, to get advice and support on all things funding-related!
Sign up: supportingcommunities.org/latest-event...
Housing Community Network groups can speak one-to-one with our Funding Officer, Anita, to get advice and support on all things funding-related!
Sign up: supportingcommunities.org/latest-event...
Has your group's committee thought about long-term sustainability? What would happen if key people left?
Don't wait till it's an emergency!
We've put together some tried-and-tested practical steps you can take now to plan for the future.
👉Read our guide: supportingcommunities.org/how-to-make-...
Don't wait till it's an emergency!
We've put together some tried-and-tested practical steps you can take now to plan for the future.
👉Read our guide: supportingcommunities.org/how-to-make-...
August 18, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Has your group's committee thought about long-term sustainability? What would happen if key people left?
Don't wait till it's an emergency!
We've put together some tried-and-tested practical steps you can take now to plan for the future.
👉Read our guide: supportingcommunities.org/how-to-make-...
Don't wait till it's an emergency!
We've put together some tried-and-tested practical steps you can take now to plan for the future.
👉Read our guide: supportingcommunities.org/how-to-make-...
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The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is piloting a new Call for Volunteers scheme to support charities facing governance or operational challenges. More information: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/commiss...
June 26, 2026 at 12:22 PM
The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland is piloting a new Call for Volunteers scheme to support charities facing governance or operational challenges. More information: www.charitycommissionni.org.uk/news/commiss...
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 trainers who will be delivering digital skills to thousands of participants.
👉Read more: supportingcommunities.org/latest-news/...
Meet the trainers who will be delivering digital skills to thousands of participants.
👉Read more: supportingcommunities.org/latest-news/...
August 17, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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 trainers who will be delivering digital skills to thousands of participants.
👉Read more: supportingcommunities.org/latest-news/...
Meet the trainers who will be delivering digital skills to thousands of participants.
👉Read more: supportingcommunities.org/latest-news/...
September is here! It must be time to check for the August Community Funding Bulletin - your one-stop download to catch up on all of last month's funding posts.
Get it online here: supportingcommunities.org/funding-bull...
#fundingsupport
Get it online here: supportingcommunities.org/funding-bull...
#fundingsupport
September 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
September is here! It must be time to check for the August Community Funding Bulletin - your one-stop download to catch up on all of last month's funding posts.
Get it online here: supportingcommunities.org/funding-bull...
#fundingsupport
Get it online here: supportingcommunities.org/funding-bull...
#fundingsupport
Attention Ballyclare friends!
BT’s Ballyclare exchange is closing soon - everyone who still uses their landline phone must move to a digital service.
Learn more at a drop-in information session on 17 September between 11:00-13:00 at the Ballyclare Town Hall.
#Ballyclare #DigitalVoice
BT’s Ballyclare exchange is closing soon - everyone who still uses their landline phone must move to a digital service.
Learn more at a drop-in information session on 17 September between 11:00-13:00 at the Ballyclare Town Hall.
#Ballyclare #DigitalVoice
August 13, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Attention Ballyclare friends!
BT’s Ballyclare exchange is closing soon - everyone who still uses their landline phone must move to a digital service.
Learn more at a drop-in information session on 17 September between 11:00-13:00 at the Ballyclare Town Hall.
#Ballyclare #DigitalVoice
BT’s Ballyclare exchange is closing soon - everyone who still uses their landline phone must move to a digital service.
Learn more at a drop-in information session on 17 September between 11:00-13:00 at the Ballyclare Town Hall.
#Ballyclare #DigitalVoice
In just two months, we'll be celebrating International Tenants Day at the All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference in Belfast on October 6&7! Join us to take your tenant participation work to the next level🤩
Get all the details and book your tickets here: supportingcommunities.org/about-the-co...
Get all the details and book your tickets here: supportingcommunities.org/about-the-co...
August 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
In just two months, we'll be celebrating International Tenants Day at the All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference in Belfast on October 6&7! Join us to take your tenant participation work to the next level🤩
Get all the details and book your tickets here: supportingcommunities.org/about-the-co...
Get all the details and book your tickets here: supportingcommunities.org/about-the-co...
It was a pleasure to volunteer with a bit of painting this week at the Portadown Wellness Centre.
The centre got a fresh coat of paint, and we had a ball with colleagues to support this fantastic community resource.
Thanks to Alan and team for the lovely lunch & a great day out of the office!
The centre got a fresh coat of paint, and we had a ball with colleagues to support this fantastic community resource.
Thanks to Alan and team for the lovely lunch & a great day out of the office!
August 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
It was a pleasure to volunteer with a bit of painting this week at the Portadown Wellness Centre.
The centre got a fresh coat of paint, and we had a ball with colleagues to support this fantastic community resource.
Thanks to Alan and team for the lovely lunch & a great day out of the office!
The centre got a fresh coat of paint, and we had a ball with colleagues to support this fantastic community resource.
Thanks to Alan and team for the lovely lunch & a great day out of the office!
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1/2 The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 gave the Department for Communities the power to set a minimum size for charities that must register with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. This is known as a registration threshold.
July 29, 2025 at 2:05 PM
1/2 The Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2022 gave the Department for Communities the power to set a minimum size for charities that must register with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. This is known as a registration threshold.
We're delighted to have David Wilton join us at our conference in October for a session on the work they have been doing to reduce fuel poverty, lift people out of damp and mouldy conditions, and make communities more sustainable.
Check out the programme: supportingcommunities.org/programme
Check out the programme: supportingcommunities.org/programme
July 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
We're delighted to have David Wilton join us at our conference in October for a session on the work they have been doing to reduce fuel poverty, lift people out of damp and mouldy conditions, and make communities more sustainable.
Check out the programme: supportingcommunities.org/programme
Check out the programme: supportingcommunities.org/programme
We are thrilled to announce the keynote speaker for our All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference, Kai Jackson!
Check her out and the rest of the programme line-up here: supportingcommunities.org/about-the-co...
#HaveaSeatAtTheTable
Check her out and the rest of the programme line-up here: supportingcommunities.org/about-the-co...
#HaveaSeatAtTheTable
July 23, 2025 at 11:01 AM
We are thrilled to announce the keynote speaker for our All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference, Kai Jackson!
Check her out and the rest of the programme line-up here: supportingcommunities.org/about-the-co...
#HaveaSeatAtTheTable
Check her out and the rest of the programme line-up here: supportingcommunities.org/about-the-co...
#HaveaSeatAtTheTable
It's never too early to discuss succession planning! Good stewardship isn't just about the present; it's about ensuring the sustainability & effectiveness of your group for years to come.
Read our 'How To' sheet for ideas for your group! supportingcommunities.org/how-to-make-...
Read our 'How To' sheet for ideas for your group! supportingcommunities.org/how-to-make-...
July 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
It's never too early to discuss succession planning! Good stewardship isn't just about the present; it's about ensuring the sustainability & effectiveness of your group for years to come.
Read our 'How To' sheet for ideas for your group! supportingcommunities.org/how-to-make-...
Read our 'How To' sheet for ideas for your group! supportingcommunities.org/how-to-make-...
Did you see the new awards for tenant engagement?
Supporting Communities is excited to announce four new All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Awards, which will recognise excellence in tenant participation work, both for staff and tenants.
Find out more and enter here: supportingcommunities.org/awards
Supporting Communities is excited to announce four new All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Awards, which will recognise excellence in tenant participation work, both for staff and tenants.
Find out more and enter here: supportingcommunities.org/awards
July 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Did you see the new awards for tenant engagement?
Supporting Communities is excited to announce four new All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Awards, which will recognise excellence in tenant participation work, both for staff and tenants.
Find out more and enter here: supportingcommunities.org/awards
Supporting Communities is excited to announce four new All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Awards, which will recognise excellence in tenant participation work, both for staff and tenants.
Find out more and enter here: supportingcommunities.org/awards
Our next online funding clinic day will be on 24 July. Book in now to meet with Anita, our funding expert, for one-to-one support and advice!
#fundingsupport
More info: supportingcommunities.org/latest-event...
#fundingsupport
More info: supportingcommunities.org/latest-event...
July Funding Clinic Sessions (Online) — Supporting Communities
Book an online session with our Funding and Social Value Officer for some one-to-one funding support.
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July 9, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Our next online funding clinic day will be on 24 July. Book in now to meet with Anita, our funding expert, for one-to-one support and advice!
#fundingsupport
More info: supportingcommunities.org/latest-event...
#fundingsupport
More info: supportingcommunities.org/latest-event...
Check out our latest blog! Clodagh Cooke shares some of the things she’s learned about the intersection of community development and tenant engagement during her first year and a bit on the job as a CDO in Belfast. Find out why she says housing is the foundation that everything else builds on.
More than Housing: How Tenant Engagement Changes Everything — Supporting Communities
Clodagh Cooke shares some of the things she’s learned about the intersection of community development and tenant engagement during her first year and a bit on the job as a CDO in Belfast. Find out why...
supportingcommunities.org
July 8, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Check out our latest blog! Clodagh Cooke shares some of the things she’s learned about the intersection of community development and tenant engagement during her first year and a bit on the job as a CDO in Belfast. Find out why she says housing is the foundation that everything else builds on.
We're proud to say that it was another productive year for our staff, who worked to make a real difference by providing hands-on support and expertise to help create thriving, sustainable communities.
Read our Annual Report 2024-25 here: supportingcommunities.org/annual-reports
Read our Annual Report 2024-25 here: supportingcommunities.org/annual-reports
June 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We're proud to say that it was another productive year for our staff, who worked to make a real difference by providing hands-on support and expertise to help create thriving, sustainable communities.
Read our Annual Report 2024-25 here: supportingcommunities.org/annual-reports
Read our Annual Report 2024-25 here: supportingcommunities.org/annual-reports
Members of the Housing Policy Panel were back up at Stormont yesterday to meet with the All-Party Group on Housing. Panel members emphasised the need for a renewed Tenant Participation Strategy and shared our latest publication, 'Tenant Engagement Stories', with committee members.
#NextLevelTP
#NextLevelTP
June 25, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Members of the Housing Policy Panel were back up at Stormont yesterday to meet with the All-Party Group on Housing. Panel members emphasised the need for a renewed Tenant Participation Strategy and shared our latest publication, 'Tenant Engagement Stories', with committee members.
#NextLevelTP
#NextLevelTP
The deadline for both of our scholarship programmes is fast approaching at the end of June. If you are a student in Ballymena or the ABC council area, check these out and apply soon!
➡️Ballymena: supportingcommunities.org/scholarship-...
➡️ABC area: supportingcommunities.org/james-kane-f...
➡️Ballymena: supportingcommunities.org/scholarship-...
➡️ABC area: supportingcommunities.org/james-kane-f...
June 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM
The deadline for both of our scholarship programmes is fast approaching at the end of June. If you are a student in Ballymena or the ABC council area, check these out and apply soon!
➡️Ballymena: supportingcommunities.org/scholarship-...
➡️ABC area: supportingcommunities.org/james-kane-f...
➡️Ballymena: supportingcommunities.org/scholarship-...
➡️ABC area: supportingcommunities.org/james-kane-f...
Thank you to the amazing tenants who accompanied us to the International Social Housing Festival in Dublin this week!
Our session with Neighbourhood Network fostered new connections and sparked discussions we can't wait to continue!
#ISHF25 #tenantengagement #communitydevelopment
Our session with Neighbourhood Network fostered new connections and sparked discussions we can't wait to continue!
#ISHF25 #tenantengagement #communitydevelopment
June 5, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Thank you to the amazing tenants who accompanied us to the International Social Housing Festival in Dublin this week!
Our session with Neighbourhood Network fostered new connections and sparked discussions we can't wait to continue!
#ISHF25 #tenantengagement #communitydevelopment
Our session with Neighbourhood Network fostered new connections and sparked discussions we can't wait to continue!
#ISHF25 #tenantengagement #communitydevelopment
Remember when a suggestion box in the lobby and an annual satisfaction survey were considered "job done" for tenant engagement? We've certainly come a long way, haven't we!
What does effective engagement look like in 2025?
Read our latest blog: supportingcommunities.org/blog/2025/5/...
What does effective engagement look like in 2025?
Read our latest blog: supportingcommunities.org/blog/2025/5/...
May 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Remember when a suggestion box in the lobby and an annual satisfaction survey were considered "job done" for tenant engagement? We've certainly come a long way, haven't we!
What does effective engagement look like in 2025?
Read our latest blog: supportingcommunities.org/blog/2025/5/...
What does effective engagement look like in 2025?
Read our latest blog: supportingcommunities.org/blog/2025/5/...
Do you work with people who may need extra support when the landlines go digital?
We're working with BT to offer free, in-person info sessions to groups all over NI so we can answer questions and address any worries!
Email [email protected] to arrange a session!
#digitalswitchover
We're working with BT to offer free, in-person info sessions to groups all over NI so we can answer questions and address any worries!
Email [email protected] to arrange a session!
#digitalswitchover
May 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Do you work with people who may need extra support when the landlines go digital?
We're working with BT to offer free, in-person info sessions to groups all over NI so we can answer questions and address any worries!
Email [email protected] to arrange a session!
#digitalswitchover
We're working with BT to offer free, in-person info sessions to groups all over NI so we can answer questions and address any worries!
Email [email protected] to arrange a session!
#digitalswitchover