Charity Sector Essential for Driving NI Employment Says The Gallaher Trust’s Director of Operations
In recent years, charities and social enterprises have become a driving force behind employment growth and skills development across the region’s sectors, which has contributed to steady economic progress in Northern Ireland, writes Greg McKinley, Director of Operations at The Gallaher Trust. The Department for the Economy’s (DfE) June 2025 Labour Market Statistics report highlights […]
The Gallaher Trust Celebrates Success of Habitat for Humanity NI Project
THE Gallaher Trust, in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity Northern Ireland, proudly announces the successful completion of the Building Impact project. This transformative initiative has provided local Ballymena adults with essential skills, qualifications, and remarkable new employment opportunities. With a funding commitment of £180,000, The Gallaher Trust aimed to benefit ‘hard to reach’ adults in the Ballymena […]
Project Success Sees The Gallaher Trust Continue Support for Niacro in Ballymena
THE Gallaher Trust, an independent charity focussed on job creation, skills development and assisting disadvantaged adults in Ballymena, has confirmed its support for the Niacro SkillSET (Support Employment Training) programme, following a successful one-year pilot which saw 12 adults successfully complete training programmes and 13 secure employment. The SkillSET programme, which has secured £150,000 in […]
Funding Options Available to Support Ballymena Amid Economic Challenges Says The Gallaher Trust Chairman
“THE primary aim of The Gallaher Trust is to support delivery partners that create jobs, develop skills and assist disadvantaged adults. While the recent changes to the National Living Wage, National Insurance Contributions and increasing barriers to accessing funding are undoubtedly putting pressure on organisations across Northern Ireland, we are determined to help ensure that […]
The Gallaher Trust and Ballymena Chamber Set to Host Event to Inspire Future Partnerships
COMMITTED to promoting job creation, skills development and assisting disadvantaged adults within the local area, independent charity, The Gallaher Trust is teaming up with Ballymena Chamber of Commerce and Industry to host the Making a Difference (MAD) Business Breakfast. Taking place on Thursday 21 November in the Tullyglass Hotel, Ballymena, the event will be an […]
The Gallaher Trust Celebrates Success of Student Scholarship Schemes: Trust Hosts Event for Scholarship Recipients
THE achievements of 15 local recipients of The Gallaher Trust Scholarship Schemes, set up to support disadvantaged young adults in the pursuit of further education, were celebrated at a reception hosted by the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim, Alderman Beth Adger MBE. The first Scholarship Scheme was launched in 2021 in partnership with Northern […]
The Gallaher Trust Commits £150,000 to NIACRO SkillSET Project
THE Gallaher Trust, an independent charity based in Ballymena, has committed £150,000 to the NIACRO SkillSET project, which aims to provide employability support and training to 114 adults in the area. Subject to a one-year pilot scheme, funding for the SkillSET project will be spent over the next three years and also plans to assist 21 adults […]
The Gallaher Trust Commits to Project to Help Adults ‘Spring’ Into Dream Careers
SPRINGBOARD UK, a charity that aims to relieve poverty and unemployment by promoting careers within the hospitality, leisure and tourism industry, is the latest organisation to be named a delivery partner by The Gallaher Trust. Entitled Destination Hospitality – Steps to Employment for Ballymena, Springboard UK’s project aims to develop the soft skills, confidence and employability of participants […]
The Gallaher Trust helps build new generation of business leaders in Ballymena
THE Gallaher Trust has pledged support of over £20,000 to Ballymena Business Improvement District (BID)’s ‘Leaders of Tomorrow Programme’; a new initiative created to support business growth in Ballymena town centre, through the provision of skills and confidence training for 24 employees across 21 local businesses that will help facilitate career progression. Spearheaded by the […]
Supporting the Next Generation through Scholarships
In recent years, the popularity of scholarships has increased, particularly given the rising cost of further education and university courses. Offering financial support for students to help them with their third level education fees, allows them to develop their learning and receive an education that they may not have had access to otherwise. A scholarship […]