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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Sep 1

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

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Aug 14

Since joining our team earlier this spring, Joanne Wilson has been travelling the country meeting our members, staff and tenants.

Here, she shares her first impressions of the tenant leadership she has witnessed in advance of our upcoming conference.

supportingcommunities.org/blog/2025/8/...

Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Aug 13

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

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Aug 8

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...

Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Aug 7

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!

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Charity Commission for Northern Ireland @charitycommni.bsky.social · Jul 29

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.

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Jul 24

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

Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Jul 23

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

Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Jul 22

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-...

Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Jul 10

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 @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Jul 9

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...

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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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Jul 8

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...

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Jun 27

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

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Jun 25

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

Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Jun 18

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...

Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · May 22

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/...

Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · May 15

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

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · May 14

Good news! We're happy to extend the early bird period for our All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference ticket sales until the end of May to give everyone a bit more time to take advantage of the discounted rate.

Book online here: supportingcommunities.org/tickets

#NextLevelTP #AITEC25

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · May 13

We'll be at the International Social Housing Festival this June!

Come find us on 4 June at 2:45 pm in Liffey Meeting Room 2a in the Dublin Convention Centre for an interactive discussion and storytelling session in partnership with Neighbourhood Network.

#ISHF2025 #NextLevelTP #TenantEngagement

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · May 6

It's been wonderful to continue our partnership with the Community Development and Health Network as part of their Elevate Project. We have been mentoring some amazing organisations to build their skills in #communitydevelopment. Well done to all the groups taking part!

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CIH Northern Ireland @cihni.bsky.social · May 2

Damp and mould prevention guide launched in Northern Ireland housingdigital.co.uk/damp-and-mou...

Damp and mould prevention guide launched in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland's housing sector has got together to launch a new guide intended to help tackle damp in mould in homes

housingdigital.co.uk

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Apr 29

Want to know more about measuring the impact of your community work?
HCN groups can join Anita for an introduction to the concepts and tools involved in demonstrating the value that your work brings to your community, funders, and yourself!
Register online:
supportingcommunities.org/.../measurin...

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Apr 17

The latest edition of Ezine is out! Are you on the mailing list?

Get your own copy delivered straight to your inbox by signing up on our website - or download the latest edition at: supportingcommunities.org/e-zine

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Supporting Communities @suppcommunities.bsky.social · Apr 15

We're #hiring! Supporting Communities is recruiting a Community Development Officer for the Lisburn/Castlereagh area.

Do you know someone who would be great in this role? Pass it on!

More info: supportingcommunities.org/jobs

#CharityJobs #jobseekers #JobOpportunity #JobFairy #NowHiring

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