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BELFAST

BLACK SANTA

The 'Black Santa' tradition at Belfast Cathedral was started in 1976 by Dean Sammy Crooks. The local press described Dean Crooks as Belfast's Black Santa because of the iconic black robes worn during the sit out.

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DONATIONS

The 2024 Black Santa Appeal will have a special focus on charities working for two groups of younger people who have particular needs in our community.

Firstly we will be helping charities who support families who have a member with autism. Another focus for this year will be to help those charities working to prevent young people, and in particular young people with a lived experience of care, from finding themselves homeless as they move to independent living. In addition, the appeal will be providing funds to small charities across Northern Ireland and we will continue to support Christian Aid[, as we have done since the beginning. 

 

Every penny you donate goes directly to the charities. Your support is greatly appreciated

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