Better Together

The Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland invests in local charities, empowering communities in greatest need to flourish.

When positive initiatives are given the power to thrive, our world changes for the better.

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ABOUT US

Who are Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland?

The Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland is one of four independent grant-making trusts, covering England & Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands. We are funded by the profits of Lloyds Banking Group and together receive 0.5% of the Group’s pre-tax profits.

The Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland is an independent charitable foundation and our policies are determined by our own Board of Trustees. 

We believe in supporting communities that champion good causes, because we’re better together.

Our Vision

Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland envisions a sustainable and inclusive Northern Ireland where everyone thrives.

Our Purpose

The Halifax Foundation for Northern Ireland invests in local charities, empowering communities in greatest need to flourish.

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Years of Grant Giving

Plan Your Funding

As part of our new Strategy –  ‘Better Together‘, we have a new suite of grant programmes available. With support available for newly registered charities, more established charities, infrastructure organisations as well as collaborations, we hope to enable charities to reach those in greatest need. 

WHO WE FUND

Previously Funded Charities

Fivemiletown United FC

Fivemiletown United Football Club offers accessible football, leisure, and social activities for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. 

They were awarded £6,000 towards a 30 week mini soccer programme for children aged 6-13 years.

Ballymacash Playgroup

Ballymacash Playgroup provides pre-school education for 60 children in the Ballymacash area of Lisburn. 

They received £5,927 towards salary costs, accountancy fees and to purchase tables.

Fermanagh Rural Community Initiative

Fermanagh Rural Community Initiative have been providing training for long term unemployed people since 1995.

To compliment their training provision, they have established a horticultural element, which incorporates growing vegetables and fruit. 

They were awarded £2,912 towards the salary of their Administrator and running costs.

North West Migrants Forum

North West Migrants are an anti-racism charity based in Derry/Londonderry, dedicated to promoting respect, fairness, and equality for Black, racialised, and minoritised communities, including people seeking asylum and refugees.  

They received £5,000 towards salary costs, digital support and a mini bilingual library.    

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