Our ‘legacy standard’
All of our funded programmes are expected to meet the Trust’s ‘legacy standard'. They should:
- fit at least one of the three key themes of sport, education and the arts: we welcome projects which encourage a joined-up approach across these themes
- be highly visible and wide-reaching: we want to offer diverse communities across the UK the chance to take part in cultural, educational, and sporting activities in the build up to 2012 Games
- be distinctive, new or innovative: we encourage new ideas, approaches and collaborations and exemplar projects
- offer a coherent programme of high quality activities with clearly defined outcomes
- demonstrate a lasting legacy by making a sustained difference to the community
- enjoy public support and demonstrate community engagement
- keep overheads low and make best use of existing community resources and facilities
- be accessible to all and foster community inclusion by encouraging active citizenship and greater participation in community life
- encourage the development of participants which will help build their personal capacity, thereby helping them to achieve their potential
- be able to lever significant resources: we look to support projects which can expand their reach and impact
- be not for profit and revenue projects (although some capital expenditure may be considered for cultural projects at the discretion of the Trustees).
