#134 Brenda McMullan: Halifax Foundation For Northern Ireland

<p>Brenda McMullan is Grant-Maker from West Belfast, Northern Ireland.</p> <p> </p> <p>After originally starting her career off in IT, Brenda is now the Executive Director of the Halifax Foundation NI — a funding body that grants over £1 million a year to local charities right here in Northern Ireland.</p> <p> </p> <p>The foundation has responded rapidly to the COVID-19 Crisis by making funding decisions on a bi-weekly basis — rather than quarterly — so that grassroots organisations on the frontline can receive the support they need to respond during these uncertain times.</p> <p> </p> <p>In today's episode, we talk about:</p> <ul> <li>How she went from cleaning-toilets to handling funds for a major bank!</li> <li>Some of the ways the Foundation is responding to the global pandemic</li> <li>Her pride for West Belfast</li> <li>The challenges parents of autistic children face</li> <li>And her brief stint in elocution classes</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Brenda is a real 'salt-of-the-earth' kinda woman with a huge passion for what she does and loads of great insights/stories to share along the way.</p> <p> </p> <p>Check it out!</p> <p>//</p> <p>To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Brenda (including a photo) please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/lyn-magill-lover-of-life">https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/brenda-mcmullan-halifax-foundation-ni</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.</p> <p> </p> <p>To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/">https://bestofbelfast.org/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Cheers!</p> <p> </p> <p>— Matt </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>