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Donations go to specific fields of interest i.e. animal welfare; arts and culture; health; heritage; children and families; education; environment; poverty; recreation; seniors or youth.

Legacy Nature Trust Fund - established in 2010 the purpose of the fund is to support projects that integrate the conservation of the natural environment with the social, economic and cultural well-being of Newfoundland and Labrador as determined by the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Dr. Harry Roberts Fund - set up by Edward, Douglas and Peter Roberts to commemorate their father, Dr. Harry Roberts, a well-known physician in Newfoundland and Labrador who died in 2004. The returns are being used to fund the Fit for School competition involving innovative projects in the areas of fitness/wellness/ health/physical education generated by elementary students. The winners are:

• Templeton Academy, Meadows for "Groovin’ and Choosin’", a 10-week program for Grade Fives that incorporates dance, nutrition and art lessons.
• The Grade 6 students at Clarenville Middle School for their project “Out with the Old and In with the New” – a program that attempts to change unhealthy attitudes and habits by utilizing drama, physical exercise and art.
• Bonne Bay Academy, Woody Point for activities for K to 12 students including: exercises at the beginning of morning classes; physical activities set for last 30 minutes of the week for the entire school, staff and students; a speak-off promoting active and healthy lifestyles and salad-making and poster-making contests.
• Amalgamated Academy, Bay Roberts for a series of projects related to positive healthy and active behaviour i.e. “Get Caught Eating Healthy” where students are randomly chosen to win healthy prizes; monthly food exhibits where students showcase their own recipes for healthy snacks and production of a student exercise video, with music and moves that appeal to them.
• Bishop Abraham Elementary School, St. John’s for Grade Sixes to Go Wild in the Wilds. It’s an opportunity for low income kids from an inner city school to try out new activities that they normally wouldn’t have access to i.e. archery and golf during a day at the Wilds golf course. A video will be made of the outing to share with the school and parents.
• Fatima Academy, St. Bride’s for Grade Sixes to organize a heath fair for students, parents, staff and the general public that emphasizes the importance of active and healthy lifestyles.
• F. Burnham and Mary Gill Fund (yet to be designated)