The fund welcomes applications from organisations that make a difference across a range of areas:

• Community Buildings – projects which maintain and develop buildings being used and run by the community, especially projects which help ensure their sustainability for the future.
• Community transport initiatives.
• Conservation, wildlife and animal sanctuary projects – in particular those which improve communal land.
• Education and skills development.
• The elderly – projects focused on improving access to activities and services.
• Energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.
• Health and sport – projects that help provide access to services that aim to improve the health and well-being of the local community.
• Heritage – projects that celebrate protect and promote local culture, history and heritage.
• Regeneration – community projects that help to reduce crime levels, increase employment, housing or the physical environment.
• Self-help groups – community groups that deliver basic services.
• Vulnerable people – projects which enable increased access to services and facilities for people with disabilities, the homeless and those disadvantaged.
• Young people – projects which focus on improving access to services where young people can play a key role in decision making.