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Significant donation to Black Santa appeal made by Belfast Charitable Society to mark 250th Anniversary of Clifton House

2024-12-23T21:33:00+00:00

On Christmas Eve, 250 years ago, following more than a decade of fundraising, planning and building, Clifton House, formerly the Poor House of Belfast, opened its doors for the first time. As part its 250th anniversary celebrations, Belfast Charitable Society announced today that it will make a significant donation to the Black Santa appeal. The familiar sight of Black Santa on the steps of St Anne’s Cathedral has become synonymous with the giving spirit and generosity of the people of Belfast. An ideal also close to the hearts of past and present members of Belfast Charitable Society (BCS). This year, for the [...]

Significant donation to Black Santa appeal made by Belfast Charitable Society to mark 250th Anniversary of Clifton House2024-12-23T21:33:00+00:00

Clifton House, an enduring Christmas Gift

2024-12-22T15:46:53+00:00

Celebrating 250 Years of giving to Belfast On Christmas Eve, 1774, following more than a decade of fundraising, planning and building, Clifton House, formerly the Poor House of Belfast, opened its doors for the first time. On this particular winter’s day, members of the Belfast Charitable Society met in the Market House (now the Assembly Rooms) and agreed, with ‘immediate effect’, that ‘as many of the Begging poor as the Poor House can at present accommodate be received as soon as possible’ and that ‘as many of the sick poor as can be provided for in the Infirmary be also taken [...]

Clifton House, an enduring Christmas Gift2024-12-22T15:46:53+00:00

Hundreds of years of Christmas Traditions at Clifton House

2024-12-16T09:00:27+00:00

On Christmas Eve, 1774, following more than a decade of fundraising, planning and building, Clifton House, formerly the Poor House of Belfast, opened its doors for the first time. On this particular winter’s day, members of the Belfast Charitable Society met in the Market House (now the Assembly Rooms) and agreed, with ‘immediate effect’, that ‘as many of the Begging poor as the Poor House can at present accommodate be received as soon as possible’ and that ‘as many of the sick poor as can be provided for in the Infirmary be also taken in as soon as possible.’ The house [...]

Hundreds of years of Christmas Traditions at Clifton House2024-12-16T09:00:27+00:00
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