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June 26, 2019

Estates Action Project & Tenant Participation Advisory Project: A Merger (1991)

June 26, 2019/ Healy King
Estates Action Project & Tenant Participation Advisory Project: A Merger (1991)

This month’s blog comes from Seamus McAleavey, Chief Executive at NICVA. Seamus writes about his memories of the 1991 merger that created NITAP, a key event in Supporting Communities’ history.

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June 26, 2019/ Healy King/ Comment
40th Anniversary Series, Guest blogger
NICVA, mergers, throwback, #SC40, #40YearsSC
May 16, 2019

Getting Involved and Making a Difference: A Community Champion Looks Back

May 16, 2019/ Healy King
Getting Involved and Making a Difference: A Community Champion Looks Back

We sat down with Bernie Burns, a long-time resident and very active member of the Brownlow community in Craigavon to learn more about the estate and how it has changed over the years as a result of community participation for Supporting Communities’ continuing 40th Anniversary Blog series.

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May 16, 2019/ Healy King/ Comment
40th Anniversary Series
Drumellan, #SC40
April 05, 2019

A Proud Professor Shares His Supporting Communities Story

April 05, 2019/ Healy King
A Proud Professor Shares His Supporting Communities Story

“It is important to remember that building houses is important but it is the building of lives around housing that is crucial. The work that Supporting Communities has done over the years is up there with the best.”

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April 05, 2019/ Healy King/ Comment
40th Anniversary Series
Paddy Gray, Tenant Participation, #SC40
March 13, 2019

Personal & Professional: A Tale of Two Anniversaries

March 13, 2019/ Healy King
Personal & Professional: A Tale of Two Anniversaries

Lorraine Campbell, our Chairperson, contributes this account of how her own personal and professional story has intertwined with the development of Supporting Communities over the past 40 years. Here’s to forty more years all around!

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March 13, 2019/ Healy King/ Comment
40th Anniversary Series
tenant participation, #SC40
February 01, 2019

25 Years and My Life is Still…All about the People!

February 01, 2019/ SCNI Website
25 Years and My Life is Still…All about the People!

Sheenagh McNally kicks off our 40th Anniversary blog series with some personal reflections on her own 25 year career with Supporting Communities.

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February 01, 2019/ SCNI Website/ Comment
40th Anniversary Series
tenant participation, #SC40
December 18, 2018

The Trip of a Lifetime

December 18, 2018/ Healy King
The Trip of a Lifetime

CO3 Award winners in 2018 took part in a study visit to Stockholm which broadened horizons and reinforced home truths.

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December 18, 2018/ Healy King/ Comment
From the desk of the CEO
Sweden, Stockholm, study visit
August 08, 2018

A Day in the Life of a New Community Development Officer

August 08, 2018/ Healy King
A Day in the Life of a New Community Development Officer

Kerry Logan is our newest Community Development Officer covering Lisburn and Castlereagh, North Down and Ards. We asked her to tell us about a typical day in her new job.

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August 08, 2018/ Healy King/ Comment
Guest blogger
Development Officer
May 01, 2018

Bernie 'Force of Nature' Burns Retires

May 01, 2018/ Healy King
Bernie 'Force of Nature' Burns Retires

Bernie Burns is recognised for her lifetime of dedication and tireless efforts to improve the Drumellan Estate in Brownlow. From everyone at Supporting Communities, we wish Bernie a very happy retirement!

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May 01, 2018/ Healy King/ Comment
Guest blogger
Bernie Burns, retirement, recognition
March 21, 2018

Housing sector realises more than ever the importance of listening to residents

March 21, 2018/ Healy King
Housing sector realises more than ever the importance of listening to residents

As Rethinking social housing Northern Ireland continues to get underway, steering group member Colm McDaid encourages tenants and residents to make their voices heard.

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March 21, 2018/ Healy King/ Comment
From the desk of the CEO
social housing, consultation, research
February 20, 2018

Oxfam, Kids Company, and Good Governance in the Third Sector

February 20, 2018/ SCNI Website
Oxfam, Kids Company, and Good Governance in the Third Sector

Murray Watt reflects on the consequences for all charities when a high profile scandal sparks public distrust and reminds us all of the importance of good governance to keep everyone safe.

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February 20, 2018/ SCNI Website/ Comment
Guest blogger
good governance
January 15, 2018

The Boardroom Apprentice

January 15, 2018/ Healy King
The Boardroom Apprentice

Our guest blogger this month is Kellyanne Davoll, who writes about her experience of being part of the "Boardroom Apprentice" pilot programme where she served on the board of Supporting Communities.

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January 15, 2018/ Healy King/ Comment
Guest blogger
board, life long learning
January 03, 2018

Tenant Participation: Doing Things Differently in Wales

January 03, 2018/ SCNI Website
Tenant Participation: Doing Things Differently in Wales

Happy 2018! To start the year off right, we're posting some reflections on the practice of Tenant Participation from our Senior Training Officer, Aidan Kearney on his recent trip to Wales for the TPAS Cymru conference.

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January 03, 2018/ SCNI Website/ Comment
Events
TPAS Cymru, conference, tenant participation
November 16, 2017

Guest Bloggers Feedback on the Community Conference 2017

November 16, 2017/ Healy King
Guest Bloggers Feedback on the Community Conference 2017

Read about this year's Community Conference from the perspectives of our three guest bloggers, Leslie, Alistair and Patricia.

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November 16, 2017/ Healy King/ Comment
Guest blogger, Events
community conference, Housing Community Network
June 26, 2017

Becoming a Super Hero: CommsHero 2017

June 26, 2017/ SCNI Website
Becoming a Super Hero: CommsHero 2017

Networking, learning, and masks, oh my! Colm McDaid shares his experiences of attending CommsHero 2017.

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June 26, 2017/ SCNI Website/ 2 Comments
From the desk of the CEO
communications, tenants voices, UK partners, networking
May 02, 2017

On the Launch of Empowering Communities

May 02, 2017/ SCNI Website
On the Launch of Empowering Communities

Colm McDaid, Cheif Executive of Supporting Communities, announces the launch of our new social enterprise, Empowering Communities.

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May 02, 2017/ SCNI Website/ 2 Comments
From the desk of the CEO
Empowering Communities
January 09, 2017

Reflections on 2016, Looking Forward to 2017

January 09, 2017/ SCNI Website
Reflections on 2016, Looking Forward to 2017

Lorraine Campbell, Chair of Supporting Communities, takes a moment to reflect on the organisation's achievements in 2016 as well as to look ahead to the coming year.

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January 09, 2017/ SCNI Website/ Comment
Chair's Thoughts
Planning, Tenant Participation Strategy, Achievement
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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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Supporting Communities Leads the Way in Tenant Engagement at Landmark All-Ireland Conference 
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Oct 3, 2025
Minister Joins Multi-Agency Team Supporting Improvements in Carrick’s Sunnylands & Woodburn Estates
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Events

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Mid Ulster Area Online Funding Clinic
Nov 18
Nov 18, 2025
Mid Ulster Area Online Funding Clinic
Nov 18, 2025

Mid Ulster Area groups are invited to book a one-to-one funding support session with our Funding and Social Value Officer.

Nov 18, 2025
North Belfast Area Online Funding Clinic
Nov 26
Nov 26, 2025
North Belfast Area Online Funding Clinic
Nov 26, 2025

North Belfast Area groups are invited to book a one-to-one funding support session with our Funding and Social Value Officer.

Nov 26, 2025
December Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Dec 4
Dec 4, 2025
December Funding Clinic Sessions (Online)
Dec 4, 2025

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

Dec 4, 2025
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
New Events Coming Soon
Mar 30
Mar 30, 2026
New Events Coming Soon
Mar 30, 2026

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

Mar 30, 2026
 
 

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