The Esmé Mitchell Trust (NI)

Registered charity number 101659

Emergency fund name	Charitable and heritage projects in Northern Ireland.
Grant size	Small grants of around £500 Medium grants between £1,000 and £10,000 Large grants up to £20,000
Funder's interests	Heritge and general charitable purposes
Activities supported	Organisations and charities including churches in Northern Ireland Voluntary and community sector.
Themes	The prevention or relief of poverty The advancement of religion The advancement of citizenship or community development The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science The advancement of environmental protection or improvement The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
Exclusions	Individuals
How to apply	Make contact for further information

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028 9024 3141

trusts@cfrlaw.co.uk

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