James Brown & Sons Community Fund Supports Three More Community Projects Across Belfast and Newtownabbey
Three local organisations are set to make an even greater difference in their communities after...
James Brown & Sons Community Fund
James Brown & Sons Community Fund Supporting charities and not-for-profit organisations in Belfast and surrounding areas
About the Community Fund
The Community Fund is now closed for applications – thank you for your interest, and stay tuned for further updates!
James Brown & Sons has been committed to serving the people of greater Belfast since 1904. With support from parent company, Funeral Partners, we launched the James Brown & Sons Community Fund in 2022. We have been running the Community Fund ever since, to benefit the local communities in the heart of Belfast and the surrounding areas. So far, more than £80,000 has been given to various community-focused groups.
A New Approach to Community Funding in 2026
In 2026, the James Brown & Sons Community Fund introduced a new funding model designed to create deeper, longer-term impact in the communities we serve.
In previous years, the fund operated across three funding cycles, offering multiple smaller grants of up to £2,000 throughout the year. From 2026, we took a more focused approach, with two distinct funding opportunities launched at different points in the year.
This new approach was officially launched at Parliament Buildings on 24 February 2026, at a special event hosted by Minister Gordon Lyons, Minister for Communities.
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Meet the Panel
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James Brown
James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors
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Julian Hodgkinson
Regional Development Director, Funeral Partners
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Andrew Neale
Branch Manager, James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors
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Emma Moore
Business Development Manager, Funeral Partners
News
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Supporting grief awareness in East Belfast with £10,000 Community Impact Grant
James Brown & Sons Community Fund were delighted to present a £10,000 Community Impact Grant...
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James Brown & Sons launches £10,000 Community Impact Grant to support organisations making a difference
James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors has announced the launch of a new £10,000 Community...
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Celebrating Community Champions: August 2025 James Brown & Sons Community Fund Recipients
At James Brown & Sons, we believe that strong communities are built by passionate people....
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Latest Recipients of Funding from James Brown & Sons Community Fund
The James Brown & Sons Community Fund continues to make a meaningful impact by supporting...
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James Brown & Sons mark significant milestone by supporting local charities with substantial grants.
James Brown & Sons is celebrating its 120th anniversary by continuing its tradition of community...
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Celebrating 120 Years of Care, Support, and Trust
James Brown & Sons Funeral Directors recently marked a significant milestone – 120 years of...
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Supporting Local Voices: Meet the June 2025 Community Fund Recipients
At James Brown & Sons, community is at the heart of everything we do. Through...
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Latest James Brown and Sons Community Fund recipients include football inclusion project and mental health scheme
Young people from a variety of different backgrounds will get the chance to make new...
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James Brown & Sons Community Fund increased to £25,000 to help organisations working to benefit people in Belfast
After a successful first year helping 19 organisations in and around Belfast, the James Brown...
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Food Banks and Youth Clubs Among Worthy Recipients of £20,000 Community Fund
James Brown and Sons has selected eight worthy recipients to receive grants as it launches...
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LOCAL GROUPS AWARDED SHARE OF £20,000 JAMES BROWN & SONS COMMUNITY FUND
James Brown & Sons has been committed to serving the people of greater Belfast since...
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JAMES BROWN & SONS COMMUNITY FUND LAUNCHED
£20,000 Community Fund launched to fund grass-roots good causes provided by local charities and not-for-profit...
Our Locations
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300 Newtownards Road, County Antrim, BT4 1HF
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34 Knockbreda Road, County Antrim, BT6 0JB
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533/535 Lisburn Road, County Antrim, BT9 7GQ
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719 Upper Newtownards Road, County Antrim, BT4 3NU
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139 Kingsway, County Antrim, BT17 9RY
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Unit 3 Beverley Shopping Centre, Northern Ireland, BT36 6QD
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438 Shore Road, County Antrim, BT37 9RU