The Trust uses its grant programmes to help those less fortunate in society to enjoy new experiences, and to provide support to help them to lead more fulfilling lives and to realise their potential. Through its grant programmes the Trust supports a broad range of charities who aim to make life easier for those who, for various reasons, find themselves disadvantaged in society. The Family Holiday Association This charity provides holiday facilities for disadvantaged families. Every year they help over 1,000 families struggling to cope with difficult circumstances to have a holiday – often at the seaside. The Trust has been a regular supporter of the charity’s work though its Small Grants Programme, and, more substantially , with a special project grant of £50,000 which enabled the charity to purchase two new caravans at Minehead in Devon. The outcome Since they were purchased the caravans have been fully booked, providing a week’s holiday for 54 families during the holiday season, and with the expectation that during the caravans’ lifetime they will be used by up to 800 families. The facilities make it far easier for families to take holidays during the peak period, and to minimise the charity’s costs, thus enabling them to help more families to have a break. How the outcome met the Trust’s aims The feedback from the families who participate is wholly positive. They have a rare opportunity to spend time together as a family, and to get away from the stresses and problems of everyday life, an outcome which fits perfectly with the Trust’s objectives.

The Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) The JST aims to promote the integration of able-bodied and physically disabled men and women aged from 16, through the shared experience of crewing two magnificent tall ships. People of all physical abilities work together side by side as equals. Places on board both ships are heavily subsidised, and there is a constant need for funds to maintain the vessels in good condition. Regular support from the Small Grants programme has contributed to this fundraising effort. The Outcome Since the maiden voyage of the Lord Nelson in 1986 over 24,000 have sailed aboard, of whom more than 9,500 have been physically disabled, and 3,700 have been wheelchair users. A similar ratio has been achieved aboard the second ship, Tenacious. Programmes for the young people on board ship are designed to improve their leadership, communication and seamanship skills. Not only do crew members discover the thrill of tall ship sailing in a totally inclusive environment, but they gain self esteem, self worth and benefit emotionally from the considerable personal challenge. How the outcome met the Trust's aims The feedback from those who have served as members of the crew on either tall ship leaves no room for doubt that their involvement is a truly life changing experience. That outcome fits exactly with the Trust’s objectives for its grant making, as does the fostering of inclusivity between the able bodied and the disabled.