Author: Aisling Johnston
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Mind Matters Grantmaking Programme
Whilst it is apparent that long-term reform of the entire healthcare system is required, in the short term LFT recognises that local charitable organisations providing these services are struggling to cope with demand and the increase in referrals of people who are in current significant distress. The aim of this LFT Grant making Programme is…
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Accessible & Inclusive Grantmaking Programme
Recent research suggests that over a third of people with disabilities experience difficulties related to their impairment in accessing public, commercial and community sector services. The aim of this LFT Grant making Programme is to support charities undertake modifications which make their premises accessible for those with disabilities and better equipped to welcome and serve…
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Creative Connections
Objective The aim of this LFT Grantmaking Programme is to sustain and strengthen the sense of belonging and empower people living with dementia through participation in intergenerational and community-based creative arts initiatives. Context There are currently over 22,000 people living with dementia in Northern Ireland, according to the Alzheimer’s Society, and this number is projected…