Northern Ireland charities received grants totalling more than £220,000 raised by Belfast Cathedral’s Black Santa Sit-out at a special service on Sunday February 5.

Among those attending the annual Good Samaritans Service in St Anne’s were charities working locally with groups including the homeless, refugees, people with disabilities, health charities, young people and older people. The cheques were presented by special guests Dame Mary Peters and entertainer George Jones.

Youthlife was delighted to receive a donation of £500 from the appeal and this will be well used in our work supporting children and young people who have experienced bereavement and loss.

Many Thanks to everyone who donated to this years Black Santa Sit-out from all at Youthlife