Belfast Charitable Society, Northern Ireland’s oldest charity, celebrated its 270th birthday on Sunday and proved that it still remains as relevant and true to its original objective of addressing poverty and helping those in need.

As household bills soar with the cost-of-living spiralling beyond many people’s means, the Society announced that it will release £270,000 funding through a series of partner organisations, from October, to support practical solutions that directly help those suffering the most. It will also use its influence to encourage other funders to increase their support at this critical time.

David Watters, Chair of Belfast Charitable Society, explains “It is a sad indictment that the need today is just as great as it was 270 years ago when the Society was established. People are struggling to feed and clothe their children and pay essential bills; and only too soon will struggle to heat their homes. This can’t be ignored, and families and older people need help. We are stepping up to do what we can and want to encourage others to do the same.”

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