Explanatory note

This Order authorises the New Parks for People (England) Joint Scheme until 31^st May 2025 (“the New Scheme”). The New Scheme is contained in an agreement entered into on 11 March 2013 between the Big Lottery Fund and the National Heritage Memorial Fund (operating under the name of Heritage Lottery Fund).

The Schedule sets out the specified matters in respect of the New Scheme, as required by paragraph 3 of Schedule 3A to the National Lottery etc Act 1993. Paragraph 5 of the Schedule to the Order provides that the proportion of money which may be distributed by the Big Lottery Fund is 33.33 per cent and by the National Heritage Memorial Fund is 66.67 per cent. Further information about the New Scheme is available from Parks for People; 7 Holbein Place, London SW1W 8NR or from the Heritage Lottery Fund website: www.hlf.org.uk.