Grants are only given to organisations with charitable status carrying out their objectives within Angus, Dundee, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeenshire and Kincardineshire, and in particular Arbroath.

The Trustees are particular keen to support:

• projects which improve the quality of life of the residents of Angus (and in particular Arbroath)
• organisations involved in community activities
• groups assisting the disadvantaged and those isolated by mainstream society
• groups assisting the elderly and the sick
• activities promoting good citizenship in the young
• projects promoting sport and artistic development.