# Details of Northern Ireland philanthropy programme announced

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/04/02/details-northern-ireland-philanthropy-programme-announced/
- Published: 2014-04-02T09:36:04+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The theme for this year’s Philanthropy Fortnight in Northern Ireland is the region’s
tradition of charitable giving.

Running from 6^(th) to 15^(th) May the programme will feature a host of events taking
place throughout Northern Ireland celebrating its heritage of charitable work while
encouraging the public to get involved in today’s charities.

Highlights of the programme include:

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 * A free exhibition at the Linenhall Library entitled ‘The Belfast Harp Society–
   an 18^(th) Century Example of Engaged Philanthropy’, The society was set up in
   1808 to provide tuition to blind children so they could earn a living as musicians.
   This takes place May 6-15.
 * A Youth and Philanthropy Initiative Skills  Initiative, which engages and encourages
   secondary school students to participate in community-based projects.
 * A series of events marking women’s role in philanthropy
 * The launch of a programme of post-graduate research bursaries into philanthropy
   by Giving Northern Ireland.
 * A number of events aimed at fundraisers including an Arts and Business NI seminar
   at the Ulster Museum on May 8 and an information session on the Acorn Fund at
   Roe Valley Arts and Culture Centre on May 13.

Details of the programme can be found on Giving NI’s website.

[Giving NI](http://www.givingnorthernireland.org) was established with the support
of Atlantic Philanthropies and Lloyds TSB Foundation NI.

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   11 April 2014)
 * **[Giving Northern Ireland announces funding for philanthropy research](https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/05/09/giving-northern-ireland-announces-funding-philanthropy-research/)**(
   9 May 2014)
 * **[Coca-Cola grant fund opens in Ireland](https://fundraising.co.uk/2014/05/14/coca-cola-grant-fund-opens-ireland/)**(
   14 May 2014)