Trustees are keen to encourage independent travel and encourage young people to pursue experience beyond the confines of this island. To this end they have supported young people on volunteering projects in Ghana, the Philippines, Nicaragua, USA, Germany, Spain, France to name but a few. One bursary holder sought funding to do ecological research in Greenland during his university vacation and another represented her City and Country speaking at the United Nations Youth Assembly.

The Trust has helped to encourage young people to pursue their interests in a wide range of Arts areas, including Music, both classical and contemporary, Dance, in all its forms, Photography, Painting, Sculpture, Graphics and Printmaking, Writing and Theatre.

The Trust has given bursaries to young people for a variety of personal projects, from computer building to environmental research and conservation.

The Trust has supported young people representing England and Great Britain in sports as diverse as Ice Hockey, Water Polo, Triathlon, Canoeing, Basketball, BMX and Athletics. But at the same time, have encouraged others just starting out in their sporting journey to attend matches and tournaments around the County and country.

Duke of Edinburgh award at bronze, Silver and Gold level have seen regular bursary support, but also Outward Bound activities, Archaeological digs, Climbing, Forestry and Mountain Rescue courses. Trustees are willing to consider any activity considered worthwhile and for which the applicant makes a good case.