Belfast Charitable Society continues to preserve and promote its historic reputation as a philanthropic organisation. By working with other funders and voluntary organisations, we aim to increased awareness of the society, and Clifton House, through all sectors as a key player in addressing disadvantage today.
The Society facilitates and works with others to challenge and influence policy and decision making and to encourage and promote philanthropy in Northern Ireland. This includes supporting the work of the Funders Forum NI; the Institute of Fundraising (IoF) and the NI Trust Group to allow them space to discuss and promote philanthropy. Our support also includes the facilitation of training and best practice sharing sessions.
Also, by promoting the philanthropic work of the society, we hope to encourage others to give their treasure, talent or time in order to address disadvantage too.
Funder’s Forum
The Funders’ Forum brings together senior representatives from organisations across Northern Ireland that distribute funding for charitable and philanthropic causes. Meetings are held throughout the year to support good funding practice, encourage partnership working, and respond collectively to emerging needs in the voluntary and community sector.
Belfast Charitable Society provides meeting space in its home, Clifton House, to facilitate conversations, work, and action to increase philanthropy in Northern Ireland, and to bring more resources to addressing disadvantage.
We are proud to support and contribute to this important network.
