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Est. 2015 • Belfast, Northern Ireland

Crafting
Opportunity

Lunn's Charitable Trust carefully selects and supports organisations across Northern Ireland, providing grants that advance education, protect the environment, and relieve poverty.

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£0.5M+

Committed

100+

Projects

NIC

101559

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"Every grant is carefully considered, every impact meticulously measured."

— Peter John Lunn, Trustee

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About The Trust

The Setting
Where Purpose Meets Place

Born from the legacy of John H Lunn (Jewellers) Ltd, established in the heart of Belfast's Queen's Arcade, Lunn's Charitable Trust carries forward a tradition of precision, care, and commitment to excellence.

Registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (NIC 101559), we operate exclusively within Northern Ireland, focusing our resources on three distinct yet interconnected areas: the advancement of education, the protection and improvement of the environment, and the relief of poverty, ill health, and disadvantage.

Like the careful selection of precious stones, we examine each application with meticulous attention, ensuring that every grant awarded has the potential to create lasting, demonstrable benefit for the communities we serve.

2015

Established

NI

Focus Area

3

Trustees

Our Focus Areas

The Collection
Three Pillars of Giving

Our grant-making is carefully categorised into three distinct areas, each addressing critical needs within Northern Ireland communities.

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Education

Advancement of Education

Supporting projects that improve educational standards for children and enhance facilities within schools. We fund initiatives that remove barriers to learning and inspire young minds across Northern Ireland.

  • School facility improvements
  • Educational resources & equipment
  • Youth development programmes
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Environment

Environmental Protection

Funding projects that protect the natural environment, provide recreational facilities, and promote urban and rural regeneration in areas of social or economic deprivation.

  • Natural habitat conservation
  • Community recreation facilities
  • Urban regeneration projects
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Community support for vulnerable people in Northern Ireland
Social Welfare

Relief of Poverty & Need

Supporting organisations that provide relief from poverty, ill health, and disadvantage for youth, the elderly, and disabled persons—improving living standards and reducing stress and anxiety.

  • Support for elderly & disabled
  • Homelessness assistance
  • Addiction recovery programmes
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Beneficiaries include: Children (5-13), Youth (14-25), Older People, Ethnic Minorities, Those Experiencing Homelessness, and Low-Income Families

Discuss Your Project
Our Approach

The Craft
Evidence of Careful Work

Like master jewellers examining a stone, we apply rigorous criteria to every application. Our trustees—Peter John Lunn, William Mckeown, and Valerie Ingram—meet regularly to assess projects based on clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and demonstrable community benefit.

1

Assessment

Each application is reviewed against our charitable objectives and the specific needs of the community it serves.

2

Monitoring

We maintain contact with funded organisations throughout the project lifecycle to ensure proper implementation.

3

Evaluation

Feedback is gathered on whether project objectives have been achieved, ensuring accountability and learning.

Trustees carefully reviewing grant applications

100%

Focus on Northern Ireland

Every grant benefits local communities

We envisage no private benefits will arise. The charity beneficiaries are those living in Northern Ireland.

— Lunn's Charitable Trust Governing Document

Get In Touch

The Atelier
Where Partnerships Begin

We welcome enquiries from registered charities and community organisations across Northern Ireland. Contact us to discuss your project or request an application form.

Contact Details

Address

Mr William Mckeown
C/O John H Lunn (Jewellers) Ltd
13-21 Queen's Arcade
Belfast, BT1 5FE
Northern Ireland

Charity Registration

NIC 101559

Charity Commission for Northern Ireland

Trustee Board

  • Mr Peter John Lunn
  • Mr William Mckeown
  • Mrs Valerie Ingram

Enquiry Form

Complete the form below and we will respond to your enquiry within 10 working days.

This form is for enquiries only. Formal applications will be invited following initial assessment.