Speaking at the Agenda NI Housing Conference on 15 April, Stefanie McKillop, Digital Inclusion Officer at Supporting Communities, argued for increased resources and an all hands-on deck approach to bridging the digital divide in Northern Ireland. Watch her presentation here!
Read MoreCheck out the new April Digital Inclusion course list. There’s a little something for everyone to try something new for spring!
Read MoreSign up for an introductory look at some of our most popular topics in these free online sessions coming up over the next few months.
Read MoreNew digital inclusion courses offer something for everyone! Check out our digital skills sessions in March.
Read MoreCommunity groups in Mid and East Antrim Borough Council are invited to participate in the 'Good Relations and Supporting Communities Project'.
Read MoreStarting this October, Supporting Communities is offering free, online sessions for an introductory look at some of our most popular topics.
Read MoreSupporting Communities offers tailored support for communities to get online, get connected and make the most of the internet.
Read MoreLockdown hasn’t meant slow down for the training team! We have been busy putting our most popular courses online and helping our learners get to grips with virtual classes.
Read MoreNew staff Helen Maguire and Colin Patton are running the digital training strand of the ONSIDE Project, a joint piece of work we are collaborating on with Disability Action NI, the Housing Executive and the Independent Living Movement Ireland supported by the EU’s INTERREG VA Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body.
Read More“I was really impressed with the young people who came along to do this course. I’ve noticed a big difference in them. I can see their confidence grow week by week.”
Read MoreCongratulations to our latest group of digital inclusion students at Leonard Cheshire Taylor House! The group took part in the “Get Connected” project.
Read More“Everything we worked on in the course we will be able to put to practical use and realise our ambitions to transform our community.” Congratulations, Aaron and David!
Read MoreLisburn and Castlereagh City Council recognised the graduates of Supporting Communities OCN NI accredited courses in a special ceremony last week. Well done all!
Read MoreIf you have a Community Base, are a member of the HCN / TSP system or are unsure of the governance regulations expected of you by the Charity Commission NI, this training is for you!
Read MoreA free training course to help people interested in starting their own business take the first step is to begin in Newry this January.
Read MoreGet a flying start to your career in the housing sector with the GEM Programme's paid internship at the Housing Executive.
Read MoreWe are pleased to announce that Supporting Communities is now an approved Digital Training and Support Framework Supplier!
Read More“It really has been our pleasure to learn and develop together over the past year. The quality of the work was excellent from the participants and the graduates richly deserve these awards.”
Read MoreSupporting 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
Company registration number: NI 026765
HMRC Charity registration number: XR27102
Northern Ireland Charity Commission Number: NIC100005
