United Kingdom Statutory Instruments

"the Act" means the National Lottery etc. Act 1993; and

(a) on or connected with the arts,

(b) on or connected with sport,

(c) on or connected with the national heritage,

(d) on or connected with small scale projects in local communities which involve people within those communities,

and which meet one or more of the following programme aims—

(i) to extend access for, and participation by, members of local communities in the activities described in sub-paragraphs (a) to (d),

(ii) to increase skill and creativity of those participating in the activities,

(iii) to improve the quality of life of those participating in the activities.

     3. The joint scheme applies to England only.

     4. The maximum amount of money that may be distributed under section 25(1) of the 1993 Act under the joint scheme is £120 million ("the scheme amount"). The maximum amount which may be distributed under section 25(1) of the Act in any year is the amount remaining of the scheme amount at the beginning of the year.

     5. The money to be distributed under section 25(1) of the 1993 Act is attributable to each of the participating bodies in the following proportions, that is to say—

(a) as to the Arts Council of England, 11.19% ,

(b) as to the Big Lottery Fund, 71.06% ;

(c) as to the Trustees of the National Heritage Memorial Fund, 7.1% , and

(d) as to the English Sports Council, 10.65% .

     6. The joint scheme will have effect for a period of two years ending on 31st March 2009.