The James Kane Foundation has announced its latest round of funding, supporting a diverse range of projects designed to inspire young people, develop skills, and create meaningful pathways into education, training, and employment across Northern Ireland. This year’s...
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Research into Effective Leadership in Disadvantaged Communities
A new research report has recently been launched, entitled Effective Leadership in Disadvantaged Communities. Carried out by the team at Stranmillis University College, which included Prof Noel Purdy, Dr Karen Orr, and Dr Glenda Walsh, the report was funded by The...
Announcing Latest Funded Projects – Investing in Education
Earlier this year, the James Kane Foundation launched an ambitious new funding programme to support STEM-related education, career opportunities, and initiatives that help students make informed choices between employment, further study, and higher education pathways....
13-year-old school boy from North Belfast Digital Hub builds puzzle-solving robot
The James Kane Foundation is delighted to be involved in supporting the North Belfast Digital Hub. We have no doubt that many, many more stories of achievements, like this one, will follow. Patrick Magee BBC News NI Published13 September 2024 A 13-year-old...
Mary Ann McCracken Bursury Continues
In the wake of the unveiling of the Mary Ann McCracken statue in the grounds of Belfast City Hall, the Foundation, which continues to build on her legacy, has announced a third and final year of bursaries for post primary schools in North Belfast. For the past two...
The New Idea – EOTAS Coding Programme a resounding success
In 2023 the Go Bezerk Coding initiative was launched in all EOTAS Centres in Northern Ireland with funding from The James Kane Foundation. The initiative, entitled 'The New Idea' was a massive success. At the beginning of the project, EOTAS had two aims. - To...
MEGA Directors Breakfast a huge success
Yesterday, Chair of The James Kane Foundation attended a successful morning out at the MEGA- Manufacturing & Engineering Growth & Advancement Directors Breakfast, which brought together 102 prominent figures from various sectors, including leaders...
Thank you to the Kane Family
On Wednesday 20th September, Trustees of the James Kane Foundation met with Gwen Kane, widow of James Walker Kane, and her granddaughter Amy, to update them on the work to date of The James Kane Foundation. James Kane bequeathed all his shareholdings to be put into a...
Three SRC Students awarded Scholarships
The James Kane Foundation is collaborating with the Southern Regional College to launch a scholarship award for financially disadvantaged higher education students living within the Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon council area. The Scholarship grants are aimed to help...
