The Trust was created by deed in June 1984 and is a grant making charity which makes donations to a wide range of charities and other community organisations which provide charitable benefits for communities within Greater Manchester.

In particular, it seeks to support organisations for young people, provision for the sick, the disabled, the elderly and disadvantaged, support for educational initiatives by Arts organisations and support for community groups.

The Trust Fund itself is invested in perpetuity for charitable purposes as the Trustees in their absolute discretion shall see fit.

It welcomes applications from groups within Greater Manchester, for the benefit of residents of Greater Manchester.