#134 Brenda McMullan: Halifax Foundation For Northern Ireland

Brenda McMullan is Grant-Maker from West Belfast, Northern Ireland.   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.   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.   In today's episode, we talk about: How she went from cleaning-toilets to handling funds for a major bank! Some of the ways the Foundation is responding to the global pandemic Her pride for West Belfast The challenges parents of autistic children face And her brief stint in elocution classes   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.   Check it out! // To see a 'treasure trove' of all things related to Brenda (including a photo) please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/brenda-mcmullan-halifax-foundation-ni   Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.   To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/   Cheers!   — Matt