About us

At Developing Healthy Communities, we have over 30 years' experience improving peoples’ lives.

An event celebrating 30 year's of DHCNI

Your wellbeing, our passion

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 lasting, positive changes in their health and wellbeing.

As part of a global movement for wellbeing, we act as a bridge between people and the resources they need, fostering meaningful conversations, community engagement, and collaboration. From workplace wellness programs to family-focused mentoring and mental health training, our initiatives are tailored to support and uplift those we serve.

We advocate for community health needs at every level, ensuring that wellbeing remains at the heart of decision-making for a healthier future.

One of our events encouraging the community to get involved with making Derry a healthier city

What we do

Our strategy

We want people to achieve a healthy and happy life so that 
they can thrive in the place they call home.



Within the Derry City and Strabane District Council area, we experience worse health outcomes than the NI average. We are committed to harnessing the great assets available by working together with all of our partners to tackle the factors which cause ill health and build resilience within our communities.

Our impact

Helping our community

£1.4m

In short term funding delivered to community and voluntary organisations

45

Workplaces improving the wellbeing of their staff with our support this year

15

Innovative community and researcher partnerships formed over two rounds of the Ideas Fund

Who we are

Our people

Our team is a passionate group of professionals dedicated to fostering health and wellbeing across communities. We cultivate a supportive, collaborative work culture where each team member’s contributions can help make a meaningful change.

A group photo of our team members

Who we work with

Our partners

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.