From aspiring astrophysicists to future forensic scientists, The 2025 James Kane Foundation Scholarship recipients are already making their mark. These five exceptional students are proof that when talent meets opportunity, remarkable things will happen. Supporting...
Projects
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....
Shankill Primary Active Learning Community Project
The Shankill Primary School Active Learning Community brings together principals from eight primary schools to work collaboratively on the unique challenges and opportunities facing children and families in the area. In partnership with the Greater Shankill...
Young Enterprise: Building Aspirations for Young People
The Building Aspirations Project is transforming opportunities for young people in 18 non-selective schools across Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon, and Newry, Mourne and Down. These schools, with above-average levels of free school meal entitlement, will benefit from...
WorkPlus – Jobs for me: Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Talent
With support from the James Kane Foundation, the Jobs For Me project will engage more than 700 Year 9 and 10 pupils across Antrim and Newtownabbey, encouraging them to become “Career Explorers.” By connecting young people with 40 local employers, the project will...
DreamSchemeNI: Enabling Young People into Digital Media
Dreamscheme NI, a youth charity supporting disadvantaged young people aged 11–18, is launching a transformative digital media project across five housing estates in Belfast and Antrim. With support from the James Kane Foundation, young people at risk of exclusion will...
EOTAS Project:Opening Digital Pathways for Vulnerable Young People
With support from the James Kane Foundation, 17 Key Stage 4 centres across Northern Ireland are introducing a new OCNNI qualification in Creative Arts and Digital Technologies. This initiative ensures that pupils—many from the most disadvantaged and vulnerable...
MEGA Update 2024
The James Kane Foundation plays a pivotal role in supporting MEGA (Manufacturing & Engineering Growth & Advancement), a dynamic network of 60 Mid Ulster manufacturing companies. Focused on addressing critical skills shortages, MEGA fosters collaboration...
