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Enkalon Foundation
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Last updated: 17/07/2025

Enkalon Foundation was established in 1985 following the closure of the British Enkalon Factory in Antrim. The aim of the fund was to support the local community and ex-employees.
As the foundation grew support was offered to charities and community groups across Northern Ireland. To date the foundation has given out over £5 million across Northern Ireland via 6,500 grants. £2.6 million of this funding has been in the former Antrim Borough.
Enkalon Foundations range of interests are:
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of health and of saving lives
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- The advancement of amateur sport
- The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage
- The advancement of animal welfare
Who can apply?
Not-for-profit organisations, Charities
Heritage areas
Type of funding
Project/Project Development Grant, Unrestricted/Core Grant
Size of grant
Not specified
Geographic eligibility
Northern Ireland
Application type
no
Expected response time
Outcomes decided at quarterly meetings in March, June, September, and December.
Additional information
Applications welcome all year round
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