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Flax Trust International Research, Investment, Education and Training in the socio-economic transformation of North Belfast

Flax Trust International Research, Investment, Education and Training in the socio-economic transformation of North Belfast

Flax Trust continues to support the Education Task Group to develop a vision for Catholic Education in North Belfast.  The vision is to build an ‘All Faith Education Village’. 

The long-awaited government response to the people’s vote was announced on 21st March 2022.  Education Minister Michelle McIlveen (DUP) made a statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly announcing 28 schools to advance in planning under the Major Capital Works Program. One of these is Mercy College which is the first phase of the Education Village.  The schools will benefit from an estimated capital investment of £794m.



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Christmas Concert
 15the December 2023 at Holy Cross Church In aid of the Northern Ireland’s Children’s Hospice On 15the December, The Flax Trust hosted a spectacular Christmas event at Holy Cross Church.  Fr John Friel, Rector Holy Cross welcomed all. Featuring performances by The Flax Trust Ensemble, showcasing the talent in North Belfast; the City of Belfast […] Read more – ‘Christmas Concert’.
The 33rd Flax Trust/America Champagne Reception & Breakfast
The 33rd Flax Trust/America Breakfast took place on Tuesday November 21st 2023, The Hay-Adams, The Rooftop Terrace. Co-Chairs Jim Boland, Chair & CEO Boland, Chair Flax Trust/America & Mike McCurry, former White House Press Secretary, Director Flax Trust/America Jim Boland welcomed guests and invited Fr. Van Dyke S.J. to give the invocation. Jim Boland introduced […] Read more – ‘The 33rd Flax Trust/America Champagne Reception & Breakfast’.
The 33rd Flax Trust/America Luncheon
The 33rd Flax Trust/America Luncheon took place on Wednesday, October 11th 2023 at The Links Club.     12pm Noon: Cocktail Reception/music Tom O’Brien Chairman, President & CEO Sterling Bancorp/Director Flax Trust America chaired the Luncheon. Tom O’Brien welcomed guests and invited Rev. Fr. John Anderson Vice President, Mission Integration Archdiocese of New York to […] Read more – ‘The 33rd Flax Trust/America Luncheon’.

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