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

Charity

Government

Social Impact

Department for Communities

Gordon Lyons

Patrick Cullen

Amy McAuley

Linda Williams

Gavin McBride

Mark O Hara

Community and Social Services

Accountants and Financial Support Team

Teams at Department for Communities

Community and Social Services

Accountants and Financial Support Team