Grants are provided in the following areas :-

Social and Criminal Justice. Funding to prevent people entering the criminal justice system and to support those already in it to rehabilitate and improve their lives. Also to fund early intervention programmes with children and their families and also funding programmes to stop re-offending and helping with rehabilitation.

Heritage & Conservation. Assist with the development of libraries, museums and galleries together with the conservation of manuscripts,books, pictures and objects for public display. Also assist with the adaptation of former Heritage sites to creative and educational spaces

Older People. Look to fund programmes that help older people remain self sufficient together with minimising isolation and loneliness . Particularluy interested in programmes that show creativity in improving the quality of life.