About Us


We are immensely grateful for the support we have received, which has been overwhelmingly positive. The assistance provided by the staff has been invaluable!
Three Ways Community Association

EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH COMPASSIONATE FUNDING
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.
We’re incredibly proud of the communities we serve and we are continuously inspired by their impact.
Our Vision
The 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.
Our Values
We Nurture
We enable local charities to develop and enhance their ability to respond to community needs. We support each other to deliver beyond what is expected.
We are Responsive
We actively listen to our community and adapt our programmes to have the greatest impact on community need.
We are Passionate
We believe deeply in our vision and work tirelessly to support communities in greatest need.
We Act With Integrity
We are open, transparent and honest with our applicants and with each other.
Grants Committed in 2023
Charities Supported
People will benefit
Our Strategic Objectives
- To provide grants and other enabling support to local charities, responding to the needs of the communities they serve.
- To collaborate with others and encourage those we support and work with to collaborate, so as to maximise the impact of the resources available.
- To strengthen our partnership with the Lloyds Banking Group, utilising fully the resources available through it.
- To maintain robust organisational governance and continue to enhance and optimise grant giving processes.
Staff

Brenda McMullan
Chief Executive Officer

Brenda McMullan
Chief Executive Officer

Joanne Byrne
Grants Manager

Joanne Byrne
Grants Manager

Niall Corry
Grants Officer

Niall Corry
Grants Officer

Caroline Fulton
Grants Officer

Caroline Fulton
Grants Officer

Debbie Taylor
Grants Officer

Debbie Taylor
Grants Officer

Tom Gray
Grants Administrator

Tom Gray
Grants Administrator
Trustees

Brenda Kelly
Chair

Brenda Kelly
Chair

Michael Prendergast
Deputy Chair

Michael Prendergast
Deputy Chair

Aidan Bennett
Trustee

Aidan Bennett
Trustee

Jenny Burnside
Trustee

Jenny Burnside
Trustee

Jenny Ebbage
Trustee

Jenny Ebbage
Trustee

Angela Hodkinson
Trustee

Angela Hodkinson
Trustee

Becca Hume
Trustee

Becca Hume
Trustee

Michael Mulhern
Trustee

Michael Mulhern
Trustee

Niall Parfitt
Trustee

Niall Parfitt
Trustee

Melvin Slaine
Trustee

Melvin Slaine
Trustee