We help communities to improve wellbeing and reduce health inequalities through collaborative partnerships, innovative programs, and a holistic approach to physical, mental, and social health.
What we do
For over 30 years, Developing Healthy Communities Northern Ireland has been committed to transforming lives by enhancing mental, physical, and social wellbeing.
Our work stems from a belief that everyone deserves the tools and support to live a healthier, more fulfilling life. Through innovative programs, we help individuals and communities unlock their potential, empowering them to make a lasting, positive impact.
Our impact
In short term funding delivered to community and voluntary organisations
Workplaces improving the wellbeing of their staff with our support this year
Innovative community and researcher partnerships formed over two rounds of the Ideas Fund
How we help
Our innovative projects improve health in communities, families, and workplaces through tailored mentoring, impactful training, and essential funding support. We advocate for healthcare needs, ensuring that community needs are heard and understood by decision-makers in business, government and the public sector.
Putting health at the top of the public agenda in Derry City & Strabane
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Working to prevent suicide, self-harm, drug, and alcohol misuse through training, grants and capacity-building.
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Delivering support to all businesses and target those with employees at risk of poor health and wellbeing.
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A regional volunteer group of individuals and families bereaved by suicide.
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A cooking programme about what we eat, where it comes from and how it affects our health and the health of our planet.
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What we do
Our training programmes equip individuals and organisations with the skills and knowledge to improve mental, physical, and social wellbeing. From mental health first aid to workplace wellness, we empower participants to create lasting positive change in their workplace and communities.
What's on
Who we work with
At Developing Healthy Communities, we have worked with hundreds of organisations and businesses in the health, community and voluntary sectors since our inception in 2003.
News
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Programmes
We talked plants, health and sustainability with children at Brook Hall Estate
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05/2025
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Urban Health
Key points for Derry & Strabane from the global report
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04/2025
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Grants
Up to £5,000 in non-recurring funding for community and voluntary organisations
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06/2025
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Programmes
We talked plants, health and sustainability with children at Brook Hall Estate
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05/2025
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Urban Health
Key points for Derry & Strabane from the global report
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