Author: Aisling Johnston

  • Bite for Life

    Bite for Life

    The aim of this LFT Grant Programme is to support young people aged 12-16 years old, at risk of holiday hunger. 

  • Nurtured by Nature 2025

    Nurtured by Nature 2025

    The aim of this LFT Grant making Programme is to promote and harness the well-established links between the environment and wellbeing and to support organisations to increase community engagement and connectivity with nature for mutual benefit. Initiatives proposed must be able to demonstrate how their proposed project will advance the health & wellbeing of participants…

  • Bright Sparks Grantmaking Programme

    Bright Sparks Grantmaking Programme

    The aim of this LFT Grantmaking Programme is to empower community-based initiatives to advance equitable access to the resources, opportunities, and support systems every child needs to succeed in school and throughout life.

  • Recruitment – Administrator

    This role requires a motivated, professional and well organised individual to join a small, but highly effective, team. If you are a capable and confident administrator looking for a part-time role where your contribution really matters, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. LFT is committed to funding powerful, life-changing initiatives led by…

  • Grants Manager Recruitment

    LFT Charitable Trust is excited to be seeking a Grants Manager to enhance and expand our grantmaking activities. If you’re looking for a role where you can witness the direct impact of your work, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for. LFT is committed to funding powerful, life-changing initiatives led by our grant…

  • InterACTION 2026

    InterACTION 2026

    InterACTION 2026 funding is intended to promote opportunities for primary school pupils to explore and develop relationships with older people in their community.

  • Enriching Lives

    Enriching Lives

    The aim of this LFT Grant making Programme is to support programmes and initiatives which bring different generations together to engage in meaningful, mutually beneficial activities which encourage greater understanding and respect and contribute to greater community connectedness and cohesion.

  • Mind Matters Grantmaking Programme 2024

    Mind Matters Grantmaking Programme 2024

    Latest figures indicate that 18% of individuals (approx. 349,000 people) were living in relative poverty in NI in 2022/23. The percentage of individuals living in absolute poverty stood at 14% (271,000). Many people, already vulnerable due to their circumstances, are doubly impacted with poverty compounding their poorer health, education and wellbeing outcomes. The aim of…

  • Nurtured by Nature Grantmaking Programme

    Nurtured by Nature Grantmaking Programme

    The aim of this LFT Grant making Programme is to promote and harness the well-established links between the environment and wellbeing and to support organisations to increase community engagement and connectivity with nature for mutual benefit. Initiatives proposed must be able to demonstrate how their proposed project will advance the health & wellbeing of participants…

  • Tackling Poverty Grantmaking Programme

    Tackling Poverty Grantmaking Programme

    Latest figures indicate that 18% of individuals (approx. 349,000 people) were living in relative poverty in NI in 2022/23. The percentage of individuals living in absolute poverty stood at 14% (271,000). Many people, already vulnerable due to their circumstances, are doubly impacted with poverty compounding their poorer health, education and wellbeing outcomes. The aim of…