Communities NI

Fraudsters…⏰ We’re coming for you! £60m of the taxpayer’s money has been saved by Minister @GordonsLyons1’s zero-tolerance approach to benefit fraud. We’re committed to reducing this figure further. 📉 #DFC

The Veterans Support Line NI is a free and confidential service providing tailored support to veterans and their families living in Northern Ireland.🎖️ For information: 📞 Call 0800 158 5566 📲 Use the SMS service: 07860 042576 🌐 Visit nidirect.gov.uk/veterans-line-…

What a time to get more active! ☀️🚲 Minister @GordonLyons1 embraced the competition around Ormeau Park in the adaptive bikes that he helped provided funding for. 👇 @_SportNI #DFC #Delivering #InclusiveSport

Meet Trevor, a householder who has benefitted from the @NIHECommunity’s measures to improve his home’s heating efficiency. 🏠 Help change the lives of families across Northern Ireland today by participating in Minister @GordonLyons1’s Warm Healthy Homes Fund public consultation. Together, we can tackle fuel poverty: communities-ni.gov.uk/consultations/… #DFC #Delivering #WarmHealthyHomes

Health and employment go hand-in-hand. 🤝🏥 With a £16million investment through the Public Sector Transformation Fund, the department is partnering with @HealthDpt and @Economy_NI to launch the Commission on Work and Wellbeing. Swipe through to see how we're tackling economic inactivity. ➡️ #DfC #InclusiveWorkforce #NorthernIreland

💷 £60m saved in taxpayer money this past year. Minister @GordonLyons1 is delivering a zero-tolerance approach to benefit fraud and is committed to reducing the amount of stolen public money even further. ✅

Fraudsters…your time is up. ⏳ Minister @GordonsLyons1 has saved £60m of the taxpayer’s money by taking a zero-tolerance approach to benefit fraud. The hard work continues.

Benefit Payment Dates - 13 and 14 July Public Holiday. See the graphic below for information on benefit payments due on 13 or 14 July. 👇

Please be advised of the following River Notice for an overnight Lagan lowering from 9:30pm tonight, until 5:00am tomorrow morning. 👇

Let’s tackle fuel poverty together… Help change the lives of households across NI by participating in Minister @GordonLyons1’s Warm Healthy Homes Fund public consultation: communities-ni.gov.uk/consultations/… #DFC #Delivering #WarmHealthyHomes

£60million fall in benefit fraud shows that Minister @GordonLyons1’s zero-tolerance approach is working. ✅ Find out more: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/zero-tole…

A night of education! 💭 Minister @GordonLyons1 engaged in discussion examining the economic and community impact of marching bands both locally and internationally at South Lurgan Community Forum. 🎶🥁 #DFC

🫵 Are you looking for an opportunity to make a significant and valuable contribution to the public sector in Northern Ireland? Join the Board of the largest department within the NI Civil Service by applying for the appointment of Non-Executive Board Members.💼 🗓️The closing date is 12pm on Monday 10 August 2026. Apply today: communities-ni.gov.uk/publications/a…

💭 Are you part of a Voluntary and Community Sector organisation? Does your organisation have the capacity and capability to manage a large-scale grant funding programme on behalf of a public body? The department is hosting an online information session on a Competitive Grant Call to appoint an Intermediary Funding Body for the Northern Ireland Community Infrastructure Fund.
 👇 Register today for more info: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ni-community… #NICIF

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸🇺🇸 Watch Senators, Congresspeople, civic and business leaders share why the bond between Northern Ireland and America is stronger than ever. Find out more at: usa-ni250.co.uk #USANI250 #VisitNI #America250 #CapitolHill #IndependenceDay @GordonLyons1, @JenMCondon, @JoeCrowleyNY, @America250, @NITouristBoard, @NI_Bureau, @ExecOfficeNI, @NatMuseumsNI, @UlsterMuseum, @PRONI_DFC, @UlsterScotsAgen, @NIScreen, @UKInUSA

250 years ago a living legacy began as men and women from Ulster helped shape a nation from the ground up. Today as we commemorate 250 years of American Independence, Minister @GordonLyons1 invites you to invest in, visit and discover your heritage in Northern Ireland. Happy 4th July! 🇺🇸 @JenMCondon, @JoeCrowleyNY, @America250, @NITouristBoard, @NI_Bureau, @ExecOfficeNI, @NatMuseumsNI, @UlsterMuseum, @PRONI_DFC, @UlsterScotsAgen, @NIScreen, @UKInUSA #IndependenceDay

In June, the Department's Make the Call service helped these people claim the benefits, support and services they were entitled to. Can we help you? 🫵 #makethecall on 0800 232 1271 or go to: nidirect.gov.uk/makethecall

It’s time to thank James Applegate for his tenure as US Consul General for Northern Ireland (@USAInNI) over the past three years. His support across Minister @GordonLyons1’s #USANI250 programme of events has played a vital role in strengthening the bonds between Northern Ireland and the United States. Thank you! 🇺🇸 #DFC @America250 @UlsterScotsAgen @PRONI_DFC @NI_Bureau

Minister @GordonLyons1 attended a number of commemorative services in France, with deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. Find out more below. 👇