CMS Charitable Trust

Constitutional objectives

The purposes of the Trust shall, so far, and so far only, as the Game are legally charitable in Scotland, be the provision of public benefit in Scotland and elsewhere through: - (1) the advancement of education, (2) the advancement of health, (3) the advancement of citizenship or community development, (4) the advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science, (5) the advancement of public participation in sport, (6) the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, and (7) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability., financial hardship or other disadvantage. In implementing the purposes of the Trust, the Trustees shall have particular regard to encouraging and supporting or mentoring young people with a burning wish to improve their own or their fellow's position. In so doing there will be an emphasis placed on entrepreneurial flair with a commercial appreciation, as well as an outgoing character and determination to succeed against poor economic or social background. Special applications of clever design or pragmatic adaptations based on a practical study of problems, and excellence in a selected training course or higher education degree will be considered prior to any award being made.