The Isle of Man's Public Lottery Trust gave just over ?340,000 to 73 organisations and 38 individuals in the year ending 31st January, 2006.

The Trust is funded by a share of excise duty from United Kingdom National Lottery ticket sales on the Island.

In addition to the money already given out, ?277,000 has been committed to a further 33 organisations and two individuals.

Among many others, schools, sports and leisure clubs, community schemes and one-off events have all benefited from Trust grants.

Notable contributions were ?50,000 to Project 21 for its building scheme, over ?10,500 to the Island Games Association for kit and ?15,000 towards renewing Peel Centenary Centre's roof.