Belfast Buildings Trust
@bbtbelfast.bsky.social
Belfast Buildings Trust delivers physical, social, and economic regeneration by using and reusing what makes Belfast special.
From the rehearsal room to the stage, it’s been a joy watching Alice By Heart come to life at Carlisle Memorial.
Special thanks to the Creative Belfast interns, who’ve made their mark in production, costume/set design, and tech roles.
It’s opening night- break a leg everyone!
Special thanks to the Creative Belfast interns, who’ve made their mark in production, costume/set design, and tech roles.
It’s opening night- break a leg everyone!
August 6, 2025 at 3:37 PM
From the rehearsal room to the stage, it’s been a joy watching Alice By Heart come to life at Carlisle Memorial.
Special thanks to the Creative Belfast interns, who’ve made their mark in production, costume/set design, and tech roles.
It’s opening night- break a leg everyone!
Special thanks to the Creative Belfast interns, who’ve made their mark in production, costume/set design, and tech roles.
It’s opening night- break a leg everyone!
It’s great to see the sights and sounds of Carlisle Memorial inspiring new music from Cameron Clarke and Marty Byrne.
Dúlachán is their brand-new project, built from field recordings made inside the building.
And the accompanying video captures the building in an incredible light!
Dúlachán is their brand-new project, built from field recordings made inside the building.
And the accompanying video captures the building in an incredible light!
August 4, 2025 at 2:18 PM
It’s great to see the sights and sounds of Carlisle Memorial inspiring new music from Cameron Clarke and Marty Byrne.
Dúlachán is their brand-new project, built from field recordings made inside the building.
And the accompanying video captures the building in an incredible light!
Dúlachán is their brand-new project, built from field recordings made inside the building.
And the accompanying video captures the building in an incredible light!
We were pleased to host UAH’s Meanwhile Use of Heritage at Risk event in Carlisle Memorial today.
The group also visited 101 Donegall Street, Indian Community Centre, and Carnegie Oldpark Library.
Each is a powerful reminder that short-term use helps to save heritage buildings from decay or loss.
The group also visited 101 Donegall Street, Indian Community Centre, and Carnegie Oldpark Library.
Each is a powerful reminder that short-term use helps to save heritage buildings from decay or loss.
June 18, 2025 at 4:13 PM
We were pleased to host UAH’s Meanwhile Use of Heritage at Risk event in Carlisle Memorial today.
The group also visited 101 Donegall Street, Indian Community Centre, and Carnegie Oldpark Library.
Each is a powerful reminder that short-term use helps to save heritage buildings from decay or loss.
The group also visited 101 Donegall Street, Indian Community Centre, and Carnegie Oldpark Library.
Each is a powerful reminder that short-term use helps to save heritage buildings from decay or loss.
Final reminder! Applications to join BBT's Board of Trustees close on Monday, 9th June, at 5pm.
Join us, and help shape Belfast’s future through regeneration.
www.belfastbuildingstrust.org/opportunities/
Join us, and help shape Belfast’s future through regeneration.
www.belfastbuildingstrust.org/opportunities/
June 6, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Final reminder! Applications to join BBT's Board of Trustees close on Monday, 9th June, at 5pm.
Join us, and help shape Belfast’s future through regeneration.
www.belfastbuildingstrust.org/opportunities/
Join us, and help shape Belfast’s future through regeneration.
www.belfastbuildingstrust.org/opportunities/
Yesterday, we joined forces with @belfasthills.bsky.social at Cavehill Park to shape a 'Notes From Belfast' commission. Connor Dougan taught us how to transform field recordings into a track inspired by the area.
We're excited to see how the group's input will shape Connor's new piece of music!
We're excited to see how the group's input will shape Connor's new piece of music!
June 4, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Yesterday, we joined forces with @belfasthills.bsky.social at Cavehill Park to shape a 'Notes From Belfast' commission. Connor Dougan taught us how to transform field recordings into a track inspired by the area.
We're excited to see how the group's input will shape Connor's new piece of music!
We're excited to see how the group's input will shape Connor's new piece of music!
Congrats to Campbell College and Holly Hutcheon of Thornhill College, the winners of this year's NI Schools Debating Finals. Thank you to our guest judges, John Finucane MP and Kathryn Collie.
Thanks to The Hon. The Irish Society for sponsoring and Belfast City Council for the use of City Hall.
Thanks to The Hon. The Irish Society for sponsoring and Belfast City Council for the use of City Hall.
May 8, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Congrats to Campbell College and Holly Hutcheon of Thornhill College, the winners of this year's NI Schools Debating Finals. Thank you to our guest judges, John Finucane MP and Kathryn Collie.
Thanks to The Hon. The Irish Society for sponsoring and Belfast City Council for the use of City Hall.
Thanks to The Hon. The Irish Society for sponsoring and Belfast City Council for the use of City Hall.
Make sure to check out the latest episode of Jason Burke's Historical Belfast podcast, which focuses on the story of Carlisle Memorial.
We may be biased, but we think it's an interesting listen!
🎧https://buzzsprout.com/1047775/episodes/16883122-carlisle-memorial-church
We may be biased, but we think it's an interesting listen!
🎧https://buzzsprout.com/1047775/episodes/16883122-carlisle-memorial-church
April 7, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Make sure to check out the latest episode of Jason Burke's Historical Belfast podcast, which focuses on the story of Carlisle Memorial.
We may be biased, but we think it's an interesting listen!
🎧https://buzzsprout.com/1047775/episodes/16883122-carlisle-memorial-church
We may be biased, but we think it's an interesting listen!
🎧https://buzzsprout.com/1047775/episodes/16883122-carlisle-memorial-church
Read all about it!
We're excited that the story of Carlisle Memorial (so far!) has been featured in this month's edition of History Ireland Magazine.
The article details the building's origins as a church, its fall into dereliction, and our ongoing work to bring it back to full use.
We're excited that the story of Carlisle Memorial (so far!) has been featured in this month's edition of History Ireland Magazine.
The article details the building's origins as a church, its fall into dereliction, and our ongoing work to bring it back to full use.
March 27, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Read all about it!
We're excited that the story of Carlisle Memorial (so far!) has been featured in this month's edition of History Ireland Magazine.
The article details the building's origins as a church, its fall into dereliction, and our ongoing work to bring it back to full use.
We're excited that the story of Carlisle Memorial (so far!) has been featured in this month's edition of History Ireland Magazine.
The article details the building's origins as a church, its fall into dereliction, and our ongoing work to bring it back to full use.
We had a great time hosting the World Monuments Fund staff at Carlisle Memorial to chat about our past and future work since the building was Watch listed in 2010.
February 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We had a great time hosting the World Monuments Fund staff at Carlisle Memorial to chat about our past and future work since the building was Watch listed in 2010.
Want to help run a VR experience?
'In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats' comes to Carlisle Memorial 14th-23rd March.
Check out our latest 'Creative Belfast' internship opportunity and apply at: forms.gle/FqoiVVcJQGTS...
'In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats' comes to Carlisle Memorial 14th-23rd March.
Check out our latest 'Creative Belfast' internship opportunity and apply at: forms.gle/FqoiVVcJQGTS...
January 21, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Want to help run a VR experience?
'In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats' comes to Carlisle Memorial 14th-23rd March.
Check out our latest 'Creative Belfast' internship opportunity and apply at: forms.gle/FqoiVVcJQGTS...
'In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats' comes to Carlisle Memorial 14th-23rd March.
Check out our latest 'Creative Belfast' internship opportunity and apply at: forms.gle/FqoiVVcJQGTS...
Our phased work at Carlisle Memorial since its Watch listing shows what is possible when Belfast's heritage is used to deliver benefits for people.
January 16, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Our phased work at Carlisle Memorial since its Watch listing shows what is possible when Belfast's heritage is used to deliver benefits for people.
15 years after Carlisle Memorial was Watch listed by the World Monuments Fund, the addition of the Assembly Rooms is a significant day for Belfast.
It is clear that the city needs to urgently review how it values its built heritage and better uses it for social and economic regeneration.
It is clear that the city needs to urgently review how it values its built heritage and better uses it for social and economic regeneration.
January 16, 2025 at 3:14 PM
15 years after Carlisle Memorial was Watch listed by the World Monuments Fund, the addition of the Assembly Rooms is a significant day for Belfast.
It is clear that the city needs to urgently review how it values its built heritage and better uses it for social and economic regeneration.
It is clear that the city needs to urgently review how it values its built heritage and better uses it for social and economic regeneration.
We’re immensely grateful for the partnership, support, and public involvement the Trust has had throughout 2024.
We’re excited about what 2025 will bring, with more projects, partnerships, internship opportunities, and Notes from Belfast updates.
Stick around for the journey!
We’re excited about what 2025 will bring, with more projects, partnerships, internship opportunities, and Notes from Belfast updates.
Stick around for the journey!
December 19, 2024 at 5:28 PM
We’re immensely grateful for the partnership, support, and public involvement the Trust has had throughout 2024.
We’re excited about what 2025 will bring, with more projects, partnerships, internship opportunities, and Notes from Belfast updates.
Stick around for the journey!
We’re excited about what 2025 will bring, with more projects, partnerships, internship opportunities, and Notes from Belfast updates.
Stick around for the journey!
Carlisle Memorial is looking festive just in time for the @vaultartiststudios.bsky.social Christmas Market this weekend!
The pillars have been decorated by schools nearby Carlisle Memorial.
Shop the market, and catch a glimpse of the school Christmas decorations this Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm.
The pillars have been decorated by schools nearby Carlisle Memorial.
Shop the market, and catch a glimpse of the school Christmas decorations this Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm.
December 6, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Carlisle Memorial is looking festive just in time for the @vaultartiststudios.bsky.social Christmas Market this weekend!
The pillars have been decorated by schools nearby Carlisle Memorial.
Shop the market, and catch a glimpse of the school Christmas decorations this Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm.
The pillars have been decorated by schools nearby Carlisle Memorial.
Shop the market, and catch a glimpse of the school Christmas decorations this Saturday & Sunday 11am-5pm.
Carlisle Memorial will host another festive treat with the Bradley Collective Christmas Market, 1pm-7pm, on December 15th.
The market combines art, crafts, food, fashion and entertainment. And it will give you another opportunity to see the building’s pillars decorated by local school pupils.
The market combines art, crafts, food, fashion and entertainment. And it will give you another opportunity to see the building’s pillars decorated by local school pupils.
November 25, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Carlisle Memorial will host another festive treat with the Bradley Collective Christmas Market, 1pm-7pm, on December 15th.
The market combines art, crafts, food, fashion and entertainment. And it will give you another opportunity to see the building’s pillars decorated by local school pupils.
The market combines art, crafts, food, fashion and entertainment. And it will give you another opportunity to see the building’s pillars decorated by local school pupils.
‘Buildings’ is in our name, but community is what we do!
From working with community choirs to stage an opera to open days with mental health partners and creating learning spaces for schools, it’s what happens inside our buildings that connects people.
#CultureMakes for connected communities.
From working with community choirs to stage an opera to open days with mental health partners and creating learning spaces for schools, it’s what happens inside our buildings that connects people.
#CultureMakes for connected communities.
November 22, 2024 at 1:16 PM
‘Buildings’ is in our name, but community is what we do!
From working with community choirs to stage an opera to open days with mental health partners and creating learning spaces for schools, it’s what happens inside our buildings that connects people.
#CultureMakes for connected communities.
From working with community choirs to stage an opera to open days with mental health partners and creating learning spaces for schools, it’s what happens inside our buildings that connects people.
#CultureMakes for connected communities.
Celebrating Social Enterprise Day, we’re proud to be a social enterprise property developer.
Our work delivers positive outcomes for people across Northern Ireland, and our property work has enabled us to invest in Belfast’s communities over nearly 30 years.
#whoknew
Our work delivers positive outcomes for people across Northern Ireland, and our property work has enabled us to invest in Belfast’s communities over nearly 30 years.
#whoknew
November 21, 2024 at 4:53 PM
Celebrating Social Enterprise Day, we’re proud to be a social enterprise property developer.
Our work delivers positive outcomes for people across Northern Ireland, and our property work has enabled us to invest in Belfast’s communities over nearly 30 years.
#whoknew
Our work delivers positive outcomes for people across Northern Ireland, and our property work has enabled us to invest in Belfast’s communities over nearly 30 years.
#whoknew
Our friends at Vault are holding their Christmas Market in Carlisle Memorial again on December 7th and 8th, 11am to 5pm both days.
With over 60 indie vendors selling jewellery, prints, ceramics, books, and some live entertainment, come experience the magic of Carlisle Memorial this Christmas.
With over 60 indie vendors selling jewellery, prints, ceramics, books, and some live entertainment, come experience the magic of Carlisle Memorial this Christmas.
November 20, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Our friends at Vault are holding their Christmas Market in Carlisle Memorial again on December 7th and 8th, 11am to 5pm both days.
With over 60 indie vendors selling jewellery, prints, ceramics, books, and some live entertainment, come experience the magic of Carlisle Memorial this Christmas.
With over 60 indie vendors selling jewellery, prints, ceramics, books, and some live entertainment, come experience the magic of Carlisle Memorial this Christmas.
Our Archive Storytelling Intern, Emily, has uncovered lots of new details about the former Carlisle Memorial church. We’ve been sharing some stories about it and BBT in local schools.
Students also made some decorations for school garlands, to dress a building column over the festive season.
Students also made some decorations for school garlands, to dress a building column over the festive season.
November 18, 2024 at 3:55 PM
Our Archive Storytelling Intern, Emily, has uncovered lots of new details about the former Carlisle Memorial church. We’ve been sharing some stories about it and BBT in local schools.
Students also made some decorations for school garlands, to dress a building column over the festive season.
Students also made some decorations for school garlands, to dress a building column over the festive season.
We had the great pleasure of welcoming Riona McMorrow, the new Head of Grants at @archhfund.bsky.social to Carlisle Memorial.
Our regeneration work has long been supported by the AHF, from our very first project at St. Patrick’s Primary School to ongoing work at Carlisle Memorial.
Our regeneration work has long been supported by the AHF, from our very first project at St. Patrick’s Primary School to ongoing work at Carlisle Memorial.
November 14, 2024 at 9:29 AM
We had the great pleasure of welcoming Riona McMorrow, the new Head of Grants at @archhfund.bsky.social to Carlisle Memorial.
Our regeneration work has long been supported by the AHF, from our very first project at St. Patrick’s Primary School to ongoing work at Carlisle Memorial.
Our regeneration work has long been supported by the AHF, from our very first project at St. Patrick’s Primary School to ongoing work at Carlisle Memorial.