Hope for Youth (formerly the Women Caring Trust) was founded in 1972 and helps young people in Northern Ireland.

OUR MISSION

Hope for Youth, Northern Ireland believes that community-based projects promote inclusion and support diversity. We provide funding to support art, drama, music, and sports projects that allow opportunities for young people to work together, learn new skills, build friendships, and develop their confidence and creativity.

Every child deserves these opportunities.

Your support can make a real difference - so please get involved or donate what you can.

SEE BELOW LINK TO VIDEO - INTRODUCTION TO HOPE FOR YOUTH

 

Our Trustees and Patrons

Hope for Youth (formerly Women Caring Trust) was founded in 1972 by Lady Patsie Fisher. Today our trustees work closely with Cherton Enterprise to ensure that the founder's mission is continued. They monitor every project requesting funds, and work tirelessly to build the profile and ensure the success of all our fundraising events.

Our distinguished patrons represent the diversity of faiths and backgrounds of the people of Northern Ireland, and we are honoured to have as our Chief Patron, HRH The Duchess of Gloucester GCVO, who takes a personal interest in the work of the trust.

Chief patron
HRH The Duchess of Gloucester GCVO

Patrons

The Hon Mrs William Montgomery
Stephen Rubin, OBE
Gloria Hunniford
Joanna Lumley, OBE
Barry McGuigan, MBE
Judy Lindsay

Chairman of the Trustees
Mr Noel Lamb, DL

Trustees

Mr Johnny Andrews (FCA) (Hon. Treasurer)

Miss Aurelia Gorman

Mrs Vanne Campbell

Mr Duncan Campbell

Miss Eugenia Dunn

Mr Peter Dickson

Mrs Fiona Plunket

Mr James Jackson, OBE

Mr Noel Lamb, DL

Dr Miriam McCarthy

Mrs Emma McCausland

Mr Hugo Montgomery

Mrs Henrietta Reade

Mrs Melissa Seppings

Mrs Catherine Campbell


One of the most satisfying moments in my year is to see the genuine difference that Hope for Youth makes. Whether it is young people from different backgrounds working together in a theatre trust or building a bridge in a forest park, our charity makes a real impact. Young people, who would not otherwise come together, learn what it is like to share a common goal and respect each other’s views. It is our future.
— Noel Lamb, Chair, Hope for Youth NI