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Northern Ireland
Joined April 2014
Our 2024 Annual Report is out now! Have a read to learn more about what we do. You can find it under publications on our website :-) supportingcommunities.org/la…
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Celebrating #CyberNIWeek Call into @abbeycentre to get information on #DigitalSkills. πŸ’»πŸ“³ #GoOnNI @bitcni @dptfinance @SuppCommunities
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Our Governance Health Check Wednesdays series kicks off tomorrow! Strengthen your board’s governance with these FREE workshops led by the Developing Governance Group. Full details & register here: bit.ly/4gNVBL4 #GoodGovernance #StrongerCharities
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Our Social Enterprise is running a free Women & Money webinar for anyone in the Community or in the Workplace, 3 experts in :- Financial Advice : Menopause : Divorce & Separation eventbrite.co.uk/e/124931642…
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Housing charities - @HousingRightsNI and @ThresholdIRE - to conduct tenant survey across the island of Ireland – viewdigital.org/housing-char…
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Applications to the 𝗠𝗢𝗰𝗿𝗼 π—–π—Όπ—Ίπ—Ίπ˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π˜† π—œπ—»π˜ƒπ—²π˜€π˜π—Ίπ—²π—»π˜ π—™π˜‚π—»π—± in partnership with Bank of Ireland and Comic Relief are still open. The fund will provide valuable investment for community initiatives making a difference in towns and villages across Northern Ireland. The fund will enable those organisations who are making the lives of others in their communities better, by improving their financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. Applications for funding must target one of the themes below: 🀝 Projects promoting inclusion and belonging, particularly to enhance the physical and mental well being of the local community πŸ’» πŸ’³ Projects that strengthen the capacity of individuals to engage with a range of available digital services in order to help manage their money in a digital age πŸ’‘πŸ’΅ Projects that enhance people’s financial knowledge through financial education programmes πŸš΄β€β™€οΈπŸžοΈ Projects promoting physical activity which uses the assets located within the area πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ Projects that improve the ability of individuals to access mental health and wellbeing services either i) directly, through the provision of support or ii) indirectly, through education/awareness raising programmes πŸ’– Projects that encourage the active participation of individuals in their own mental wellbeing. Projects should aim to promote increased independence/resilience in relation to an individual’s mental health Read more about this fund's priorities, FAQs and criteria before applying here: πŸ”— bit.ly/microif #CommunityWellbeing #FinancialWellbeing #PhysicalWellbeing #MentalWellbeing #InclusiveCommunities #CommunitySupport #WellbeingForAll #CommunityFoundationforNorthernIreland
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We were delighted to join @SuppCommunities in hosting Causeway's Housing Community Network planning meeting in Coleraine where community representatives expressed their commitment to housing matters in the area. Read more: orlo.uk/ttOWy
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πŸ“’ π—™π˜‚π—»π—±π—Άπ—»π—΄ π—’π—½π—½π—Όπ—Ώπ˜π˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π—Άπ—²π˜€ We currently have four funds open for applications on our website: πŸ”Ή Cregganconroe Community Benefit Fund πŸ”— bit.ly/cregcbf πŸ”Ή Inishative Community Benefit Fund πŸ”— bit.ly/inishcbf πŸ”Ή The SWEF Enterprise Fund πŸ”— bit.ly/CFNISWEF πŸ”Ή Micro Community Investment Fund πŸ”— bit.ly/microif #FundingOpportunities #CFNI #SupportingCommunities
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Get your copy of the latest SC Ezine online now! Find it on our website under publications, and while you're there, sign up to get it straight to your email inbox. Click here for this week's edition: bit.ly/3Cj0v4y
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Applications to the 𝗠𝗢𝗰𝗿𝗼 π—–π—Όπ—Ίπ—Ίπ˜‚π—»π—Άπ˜π˜† π—œπ—»π˜ƒπ—²π˜€π˜π—Ίπ—²π—»π˜ π—™π˜‚π—»π—± in partnership with Bank of Ireland and Comic Relief are still open. The fund will provide valuable investment for community initiatives making a difference in towns and villages across Northern Ireland. The fund will enable those organisations who are making the lives of others in their communities better, by improving their financial, physical, and mental wellbeing. Applications for funding must target one of the themes below: 🀝 Projects promoting inclusion and belonging, particularly to enhance the physical and mental well being of the local community πŸ’» πŸ’³ Projects that strengthen the capacity of individuals to engage with a range of available digital services in order to help manage their money in a digital age πŸ’‘πŸ’΅ Projects that enhance people’s financial knowledge through financial education programmes πŸš΄β€β™€οΈπŸžοΈ Projects promoting physical activity which uses the assets located within the area πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ Projects that improve the ability of individuals to access mental health and wellbeing services either i) directly, through the provision of support or ii) indirectly, through education/awareness raising programmes πŸ’– Projects that encourage the active participation of individuals in their own mental wellbeing. Projects should aim to promote increased independence/resilience in relation to an individual’s mental health Read more about this fund's priorities, FAQs and criteria before applying here: πŸ”— bit.ly/microif #CommunityWellbeing #FinancialWellbeing #PhysicalWellbeing #MentalWellbeing #InclusiveCommunities #CommunitySupport #WellbeingForAll #CommunityFoundationforNorthernIreland
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Have you planned your Financial Wellbeing sessions for employees this year ? use our planner as a guide and our Social Enterprise can also provide the session, contact [email protected] or call 02890 877777.
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πŸ“¨Our monthly newsletter is out next week! We will send the latest consumer rights information, money-saving tips and budgeting advice straight to your inbox. Sign up now πŸ‘‰ bit.ly/3I2jY8Y
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We have a #newboardmember to announce! We're thrilled to welcome Dr Bronagh Magee to the team. With a passion for sustainability and community engagement, Bronagh brings fresh energy and exciting expertise to SC. ➑️supportingcommunities.org/la…
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Our latest Rural Community Awards competition opens today. Up to Β£1,000 prize money is available for winning rural communities in three categories. For more details & how to enter, visit our website: orlo.uk/8T5Js #ReachingRural #NIHE
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We are working with Libraries NI to deliver Women, Money & Mental health sessions in a variety of Libraries in N.I , so contact one of the libraries on the list or email [email protected] or call 02890 877777. Funded by the @publichealthni through Clear Project.
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πŸš€ Help Shape the Future of the VCSE Digital Hub in Northern Ireland! 🌍 We’re taking the next step in creating a Digital Hub to support the VCSE sector in Northern Ireland – and we need your input! πŸ–₯οΈπŸ’‘ We’ve partnered with Blu Zebra to develop a scoping study and business plan, and your feedback will be key in: πŸ”Ή Identifying essential digital support needs πŸ”Ή Addressing gaps in current services πŸ”Ή Exploring opportunities for resource sharing πŸ”Ή Building partnerships to drive digital transformation πŸ’¬ Have your say by completing the survey below! Together, we can build a Digital Hub that truly serves the sector. πŸ”— Take the Survey: surveymonkey.com/r/VCSE-Digi… The closing date for the survey is 30th January 2025.
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Time to dust off the #StrategicPlan for your group? We're working on ours for the next 5-year period! Get support to produce your plan with our online resource, the 'How To' series. Find it here: supportingcommunities.org/ho…
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We're happy to announce Sean O'Connor is our new Vice Chair! Sean brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience to the organisation, with an impressive background in both the corporate world and social housing. Read more: supportingcommunities.org/la…
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πŸ“’2025/26 Planned Interventions Programme (PIP) - Now open for applications Delivered in partnership with @Ed_Authority, PIP delivers good relations projects that contribute to #TBUC #GoodRelations and provide young people with positive opportunities. Further informationπŸ‘‡ eanifunding.org.uk/plannedin…
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Our Digital Team has been all over Northern Ireland spreading information about the digital switchover, especially to older people's groups who may need assistance with the change. Are you ready for landlines to go digital? Info sessions are free! #DigitalSwitchover @bt_uk
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Happy New Year! We've got some great news to start 2025: Ian McCrickard has been elected as our new Chair. Read more about Ian here: supportingcommunities.org/la…
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