Department of Communities (Northern Ireland)
Department of Communities (Northern Ireland)
About

In May 2016 the Department for Communities was established following the restructuring of Northern Ireland Departments. It is the largest of the nine NICS Departments and work with 15 Arm's Length Bodies and number of Advisory Groups. Around 8,800 people are employed by the Department,  accounting for one third of NICS employees. It has an annual budget of almost £7 billion, including expenditure of £5.9 billion on social security and pension payments. 


Strategic Priorities

In supporting and advising the Minister, the Department’s main functions include:

  • the promotion of a healthy housing and the provision of decent, affordable, sustainable homes and housing support services
  • a social welfare system including focused support to the most disadvantaged areas
  • providing training and support to jobseekers and employers
  • bringing divided communities together by creating urban centres which are sustainable, welcoming and accessible to live, work and relax in peace
  • supporting local Government to deliver effective public services
  • maximising public benefits from the culture, arts and leisure sectors
  • tackling disadvantage and promoting equality of opportunity by reducing poverty, promoting and protecting the interests of children, older people, people with disabilities, and other socially excluded groups; addressing inequality and disadvantage
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  • United Kingdom (headquarters)
  • Antrim
  • Causeway Exchange, 1-7 Bedford Street, Belfast