Our Work > Our Programmes
Investing in people, places and communities
For over 400 years, The Honourable The Irish Society has worked alongside communities in the North West and North Coast. Today, that work continues through a clear, forward-looking mission: to support lasting, meaningful change where it matters most.
Our grants are one way we do this – helping organisations and communities to deliver projects that strengthen local life, support opportunity and contribute to a more connected and prosperous society.
Our programmes
Our grants are delivered through a small number of focused programmes, each aligned to our long-term priorities.
Who we support
We support organisations and groups working to improve life, particularly within the communities we serve in the North West and North Coast
- We are looking for projects that:
- respond to real community need
- demonstrate clear purpose and potential impact
- bring people together or strengthen communities
- align with the focus of our programmes
More than funding
We don’t just provide financial support.
We bring people together.
We connect ideas, organisations and opportunities.
We create space for collaboration across communities, sectors and places.
Our role as a trusted, neutral convenor means we can help build partnerships, support shared ambition and contribute to long-term progress — not just individual projects.
Why this work matters
Northern Ireland has made significant progress — but important work remains.
Stronger communities, better opportunities and deeper understanding across society do not happen by chance. They are built over time, through sustained effort and partnership.
We believe this work is for everyone — creating a more connected, prosperous and inclusive society where people, communities and places can thrive together.
Through our grants — and the relationships that sit around them — we aim to play our part in that work.
Interested in applying?
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