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
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
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/...
Here, she shares her first impressions of the tenant leadership she has witnessed in advance of our upcoming conference.
supportingcommunities.org/blog/2025/8/...
August 14, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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/...
Here, she shares her first impressions of the tenant leadership she has witnessed in advance of our upcoming conference.
supportingcommunities.org/blog/2025/8/...
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!
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
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
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
Book online here: supportingcommunities.org/tickets
#NextLevelTP #AITEC25
May 14, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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
Book online here: supportingcommunities.org/tickets
#NextLevelTP #AITEC25
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
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
May 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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
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
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!
May 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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!
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...
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...
April 29, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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...
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...
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
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
April 17, 2025 at 9:28 AM
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
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
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
Do you know someone who would be great in this role? Pass it on!
More info: supportingcommunities.org/jobs
#CharityJobs #jobseekers #JobOpportunity #JobFairy #NowHiring
April 15, 2025 at 8:57 AM
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
Do you know someone who would be great in this role? Pass it on!
More info: supportingcommunities.org/jobs
#CharityJobs #jobseekers #JobOpportunity #JobFairy #NowHiring
It's the moment we've been waiting for!
Tickets are officially on sale for the All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference happening in Belfast on 6 & 7 October.
Book your place at supportingcommunities.org/tickets
See you there!
#NextLevelTP
Tickets are officially on sale for the All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference happening in Belfast on 6 & 7 October.
Book your place at supportingcommunities.org/tickets
See you there!
#NextLevelTP
April 14, 2025 at 3:31 PM
It's the moment we've been waiting for!
Tickets are officially on sale for the All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference happening in Belfast on 6 & 7 October.
Book your place at supportingcommunities.org/tickets
See you there!
#NextLevelTP
Tickets are officially on sale for the All-Ireland Tenant Engagement Conference happening in Belfast on 6 & 7 October.
Book your place at supportingcommunities.org/tickets
See you there!
#NextLevelTP
Do you know an A-level student in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area?
If they plan to study towards a STEM degree in Northern Ireland, check out our James Kane Foundation #Scholarship fund, now open for 2025!
supportingcommunities.org/james-kane-f...
If they plan to study towards a STEM degree in Northern Ireland, check out our James Kane Foundation #Scholarship fund, now open for 2025!
supportingcommunities.org/james-kane-f...
April 9, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Do you know an A-level student in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon area?
If they plan to study towards a STEM degree in Northern Ireland, check out our James Kane Foundation #Scholarship fund, now open for 2025!
supportingcommunities.org/james-kane-f...
If they plan to study towards a STEM degree in Northern Ireland, check out our James Kane Foundation #Scholarship fund, now open for 2025!
supportingcommunities.org/james-kane-f...
Our scholarships are back for 2025! The Supporting Communities Scholarship Fund is now open to Year 14 students in Ballymena who plan to study STEM or Business degrees in Northern Ireland.
➡Check out the criteria and apply: supportingcommunities.org/scholarship-...
#ScholarshipOpportunity
➡Check out the criteria and apply: supportingcommunities.org/scholarship-...
#ScholarshipOpportunity
April 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Our scholarships are back for 2025! The Supporting Communities Scholarship Fund is now open to Year 14 students in Ballymena who plan to study STEM or Business degrees in Northern Ireland.
➡Check out the criteria and apply: supportingcommunities.org/scholarship-...
#ScholarshipOpportunity
➡Check out the criteria and apply: supportingcommunities.org/scholarship-...
#ScholarshipOpportunity
A rich spectrum of tenant involvement exists, ranging from basic information sharing to full co-production of services and policies.
What works best? Read more from Aidan Kearney in his blog on the spectrum of tenant involvement.
➡https://bit.ly/4c2UIxy
#NextLevelTP #TenantEngagement
What works best? Read more from Aidan Kearney in his blog on the spectrum of tenant involvement.
➡https://bit.ly/4c2UIxy
#NextLevelTP #TenantEngagement
March 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
A rich spectrum of tenant involvement exists, ranging from basic information sharing to full co-production of services and policies.
What works best? Read more from Aidan Kearney in his blog on the spectrum of tenant involvement.
➡https://bit.ly/4c2UIxy
#NextLevelTP #TenantEngagement
What works best? Read more from Aidan Kearney in his blog on the spectrum of tenant involvement.
➡https://bit.ly/4c2UIxy
#NextLevelTP #TenantEngagement