About the Supporting People programme

The Supporting People Programme helps people who might have trouble living on their own. 

We deliver the programme in Northern Ireland for the Department for Communities.

How does the supporting people programme help?

The programme gives money to about eighty partner organisations. 

These organisations run over eight hundred services that help up to 20,000 people in Northern Ireland.

This year, we have £80.69 million (2024/25) to spend on these services.

What is housing related support?

Housing support helps people live on their own or move into their own home. This support can help with:

• learning to cook, clean, and take care of a home
• making friends and having a good relationship with others
• finding a new place to live
• joining social activities
• getting help from other services
• managing money and benefits
• setting up and keeping a home
• staying safe at home

Find out more

Learn how the Supporting People Programme can help you.

Learn how to become a delivery partner.