25th Anniversary Grants Presentation Event ~ 18th Annual
June 4, 2026
The Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund’s Board of Directors demonstrated what it means to GIVE LOCAL.
In front of a large crowd at Trinity-St. Andrews United Church Hall, the BTMCF Board awarded 25th anniversary grants of $2,500 each to many of Brighton’s good works organizations.
“These organizations rely on volunteers – 603 of them – to do their important work,” said Judie Mortlock, BTMCF Chair. “We want to thank them for their devotion of time and resources used in providing essential services for our residents.”
Grants were also awarded under the annual School Grants Program. Each of the three elementary schools – Brighton PS, Smithfield PS, and Spring Valley PS ($2,500 each) and ENSS ($5,000) – will use their grant to purchase athletic, musical, and computer equipment.
Brighton Public School 
Smithfield Public School 
Spring Valley Public School 
East Northumberland Secondary School
Brighton Masonic Legacy bursaries of $2,500 each were also awarded to ENSS graduates Natalie Baynes and Addison Bucci who will be attending universities in the fall.
The Board also presented the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation with a grant of $25,000 to support the purchase of a procedure bed. “ $2,500 doesn’t go too far when purchasing medical equipment, so we decided to add a zero! ”
But the biggest surprise of all was the announcement of a further $75,000 to the TMH Foundation in recognition of Trenton Hospital’s 75th anniversary. “We are so fortunate to have Trenton Memorial Hospital in our backyard”, said Mortlock. “It has been providing important and much needed clinical and emergency care to Brighton residents for generations.”
A surprised Lindsay Butcher-Dodds, TMHF’s Executive Director expressed her gratitude in saying “We are truly surprised by your incredible donation and honoured to be part of your 25th Anniversary celebration. Your support of a new procedure bed will benefit countless surgical patients, while the additional $75,000 will go directly toward enhancing patient care and supporting healthcare needs throughout our community. It was especially meaningful that, as you celebrated 25 years of making a difference, you chose to recognize Trenton Memorial Hospital’s 75 years of caring for our community. Together, we share a commitment to keeping care close to home for local families.”
In all, 25 grants totalling $155,000 were announced this evening. Since introducing this granting program in 2009, the Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund has awarded 234 grants totalling $914,504.
Brighton Garden Club 100th Anniversary ‘Garden Party’
June 14, 2025
17th Annual Grants Presentation Event
June 4, 2025
Wednesday night, at the recently re-located hops barn in Codrington, there was much to celebrate!
The Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund’s 17th Annual Grants Presentation Event was held to award grants totalling $48,420 to local organizations and schools. This brings the BTMCF’s 17-year grant total to $754,047.
Receiving a BTMCF GENERAL GRANT to support their important charitable work:
Quinte SailAbility
Brighton Army Cadets
Friends of Presqu’ile Park
Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward
Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation (CMHF)
Sunny Days Group Program
Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation
Brighton Marine Rescue
Brighton Public Library
Community Care-Northumberland (Brighton Meals on Wheels)
Brighton Arts & Culture Council
Grants under the BTMCF SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM were awarded to:
Spring Valley Public School, School Council and Smithfield Public School, School Council
East Northumberland Secondary School and Brighton Public School
ENSS Garden of Hope
BRIGHTON MASONIC UNITED LODGE #29 LEGACY BURSARIES were awarded to:
Faith Davis, Dacia Giuliani, and Addison Anderson
But there was more to celebrate:
The BTMCF’s Board of Directors announced the return of the Student Banner Program. This year the theme is ‘Bloom in Brighton’. Many of the banners have recently been installed on downtown lampposts, with more to come, and similarly-themed collage panels will soon be installed in Casey’s Lane.
This year, we have had the artwork of 100 elementary school students printed on “postcards” which will soon be distributed throughout town – watch for a blitz giveaway at the upcoming 100th Anniversary Garden Club Event on June 14th in Memorial Park. Parents (and grandparents) will have the opportunity to receive copies of their child’s art for free!
The BTMCF Board of Directors officially handed over the keys for the hops barn to the Municipality of Brighton. After close to two years of disassembling, moving and reassembling, the barn has been successfully relocated from its former Memory Junction Museum location to the playing fields of Codrington. BTMCF Directors are confident that, under the Municipality’s stewardship, this barn will quickly become a venue for many and assorted social activities, all the while preserving this important part of Brighton’s early agricultural history.
Exciting times indeed!
16th Annual BTMCF Grant Presentation Night
June 11, 2024
At the 16th Annual BTMCF Grant Presentation Night $56,100 was granted to 12 community organizations and 4 local schools. To date, the BTMCF has donated $700,400 to community projects!
In a well-attended event , 12 charities received grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to support the important work that these organizations and their many volunteers do each and every day to support the lives of Brighton residents.
We are blessed to live in a community that has such caring organizations. The Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund is so proud to offer this support.
GIVE LOCAL ~ A Donor’s Guide to Giving
October 2023
To emphasize the importance of supporting the good works of local charities, a booklet entitled “GIVE LOCAL – A Donor’s Guide to Giving “ was produced and distributed to over 5,000 Brighton households. If you did not receive one, copies are available in the Municipal Building lobby, Lighthouse Books, Lola’s Café and Northumberland Fine Foods. Our Facebook page featured a “21 Reasons to Give Local” series to compliment this booklet.
GIVE LOCAL ~ A Donor’s Guide to Giving15th Annual BTMCF Grant Presentation Night
May 29, 2023
At the 15th Annual BTMCF Grant Presentation Night $53,250 was granted to 18 community organizations. To date, the BTMCF has donated $649,300 to community projects!
Over 80 attendees joined together to celebrate the success of organizations that improve health and wellness for Brighton residents and develop community assets for all to enjoy! Grants were awarded to local groups involved in food security, health and wellness promotion, heritage preservation, hospital initiatives, academic achievements, and much more – see specific Grants tabs for more details. The evening clearly showed that community volunteerism is alive and well in Brighton!
Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund 
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