The Belfast Charitable Society has been tackling disadvantage for over 270 years.
Although times have changed dramatically during that time, the need is just as great today as it was when the society was first established.
OUR MISSION
To preserve, promote and utilise the philanthropic heritage of the Society to address disadvantage.
OUR VISION AND VALUES
To be the recognised leader in the provision of progressive, relevant and philanthropic charity throughout Belfast and beyond.
The Belfast Charitable Society commits to the following values:
Inclusivity; True to its past; Progressive and flexible; Proactive and empowering in addressing disadvantaged; Open, transparent and accountable; Honest and reliable; A provider of quality services; Partnership and collaborative working; An honest broker.
OUR STRATEGIC AIMS
Aim One: To lead and influence how philanthropy is delivered and developed in Belfast and beyond.
Aim Two: To raise awareness of the Society, including Mary Ann McCracken, through the preservation, access to and promotion of our heritage; and in turn using surplus resources to address disadvantage.
Aim Three: To raise the awareness of the life and works of MaryAnn McCracken and to develop meaningful legacy projects that address our present-day issues of inequality.
Aim Four: To develop a creative & sustainable robust organisation focussed on tackling disadvantage and poverty.