Monthly Archives: May 2024

Mary Ann McCracken Bursary Programme continues

2024-05-29T09:58:58+00:00

In the wake of the unveiling of the Mary Ann McCracken statue in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, the Foundation, which continues to build on her legacy, has announced a third and final year of bursaries for post primary schools in North Belfast. For the past two years the Mary Ann McCracken Foundation, in conjunction with Belfast Charitable Society, The James Kane Foundation, Hunter Smyth Fund and Raj Darshna, has supported a bursary programme for all twelve post primary schools in North Belfast. This initiative, first launched in February 2022, has gone from strength to strength, as evidence of the [...]

Mary Ann McCracken Bursary Programme continues2024-05-29T09:58:58+00:00

The House and the Hospitals – Glenravel Street

2024-05-13T09:38:21+00:00

The House and the Hospitals - Glenravel Street The presence of the Poorhouse, and the wealth and prestige that was present on the board of the Belfast Charitable Society proved to be a catalysing influence for change in the area. Whilst the Charitable Society directly influenced significant changes through the foundation of the New Burying Ground and the provision of water to Belfast, other entrepreneurs and philanthropists identified the area as one in need of development but filled with potential. One such individual was Edward Benn; a familiar name for followers of the history of Clifton House. The Benn’s history has [...]

The House and the Hospitals – Glenravel Street2024-05-13T09:38:21+00:00

Cheek by Jowl- The History of The New Burying Ground

2024-05-13T09:44:38+00:00

Cheek by Jowl- The History of The New Burying Ground The Belfast Charitable Society has long been improving the living conditions of the less fortunate of Belfast. Their impact can be seen in landmarks in the local landscape. Whilst some of this history has been eroded as the city has evolved, near the old Poor House, now known as Clifton House, one of the Society’s most enduring ventures still exists just off Clifton Street. The New Burying Ground, or Clifton Street Cemetery as it became known was in use for nearly 200 years since its first burial in 1799 before the [...]

Cheek by Jowl- The History of The New Burying Ground2024-05-13T09:44:38+00:00

Belfast Charitable Society and the Provision of Water

2024-05-07T11:30:59+00:00

Belfast Charitable Society and the Provision of Water When Clifton House first opened its doors in 1774 the Belfast Charitable Society was incorporated by an Act of Parliament giving it additional responsibilities that would normally be associated with local government. As well as looking after the poor the Society became responsible for things like street paving, planning permissions, street lighting, and the provision of a water supply. Indeed, it is one of the lesser known stories of Clifton House that we brought piped water to Belfast on a large scale. Since 1682 a water supply had been taken from the Tuck [...]

Belfast Charitable Society and the Provision of Water2024-05-07T11:30:59+00:00
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