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The Trustees have wide discretion as to which charities the trust supports. They fund activities falling within their charitable purposes of: poverty, education, health, saving of lives, sport, and recreational facilities and activities.

The fund supports people in the former combined county of Moray and Nairnshire. The grants available are for:- students who are resident and educated in the former combined county of Moray and Nairnshire- schools and further education centres in Moray and Nairnshire- clubs and organisations operating for the benefit of people in Moray or Nairnshire.

Communities across Banff and Buchan can apply for the Banff and Buchan Area Initiatives Fund. Applications are invited from constituted groups and the aim is to deliver projects within the Banff and Buchan area in line with the following themes:- Changing Aberdeenshire’s relationship with alcohol- Reducing child poverty- Connected and cohesive communities- Improving the appearance and maintenance of towns and villages- Stronger communities- Safer communities- Supporting health and active communities- Tackling poverty and inequality- Transport and connectivity

The fund is available to community organisations in the Marr Area for projects which aim to help improve local communities. The Committee is looking to support projects which contribute to the priorities in the Marr Community Plan: - Empowered and confident communities- Economically vibrant communities- Healthy, safe and thriving communities- Connected communities- Natural Heritage and Environment.

Typical projects are village halls, projects for young and older people and community transport.