to Bermuda's mentally handicapped.

The committee, formed in 1986, felt it was important to set up such a trust to assist institutions and persons who have expressed an interest in receiving financial assistance.

"The decision was really made to touch more lives in the community. We previously focused on one organisation but we'd like to be more broad based,''said immediate past president the Hon. Mrs. Justice Norma Wade, one of the group's founding members.

"At the same time, we felt it important to note our way of showing appreciation to Lady Langley for all the hard work and effort she has put forward in Project 100. Without her support we would not be in existence as a charity today. She's been the driving force and has put a lot of energy in this committee.'' Her sentiments were echoed by committee president Mrs. Catherine Lord: "She has done a lot of work for the mentally handicapped in conjunction with Project 100. The Trust is basically to honour the work she has done during the period she has been here. We thought it should be in her name as she has worked very hard and we're very pleased.'' The Trust will provide assistance through grants, scholarships, bursaries and loans.

Applicants should be persons who: Assist or institutions established to assist the mentally handicapped; Are mentally handicapped or; Are pursuing or wish to pursue further education to develop skills to assist with the advancement of mentally handicapped persons in Bermuda.

"It's very exciting because we were set up to help the mentally handicapped and with the Trust we can invite people to apply to the Trust so we can make a real contribution to otherwise disadvantaged people,'' Lady Langley said.

Applicants are required to submit a completed application form along with the names of three referees as well as a written personal statement on the intended use of the award.

"The purpose of the trust is in keeping with the object of our constitution to serve the needs of the mentally handicapped in Bermuda,'' explained public relations officer Mrs. Emancia Outerbridge.

"Several institutions, such as the Orange Valley School and St. Brendan's, have expressed an interest in receiving financial assistance. We've also had several requests from members of the community and in the Langley Trust, we will give them all equal consideration. Individuals who have already submitted informal applications will be contacted and invited to make an application on a proper form.'' Successful applicants may apply annually for continued assistance in subsequent years for up to three years depending on the programme, while unsuccessful applicants may reapply at a later date.

Applications must be received by June 20 and may be obtained by writing to The Secretary at The Lady Langley Project 100 Trust, P.O. Box DV 269 Devonshire DVBX.

Completed forms should be returned to the secretary at the same address.

Trustees are Lady Langley, Mr. Michael Mello and Mr. Gregory Haycock.

LADY LANGLEY TRUST -- Members of Project 100 have launched the Lady Langley Trust to assist Bermuda's mentally handicapped and institutions. (Back row, left to right): Mrs. Pat Haycock, Mrs. Rosemary Ockendon Day, Mrs Diane Kelly, Mrs. Emancia Outerbridge, Mrs. Jane West, Mrs. Rochelle Simons and Mrs.

Priscilla Butterfield. (Front row, left to right): Ms Jackie Zuill, Mrs.

Barbara Whitecross, Mrs. Lorraine Pereira, Mrs. Arian Francis, the Hon. Mrs.

Justice Norma Wade, Mrs. Sally Frith, Mrs. Davita Simons, Mrs. Deborah Gillett and Mrs. Helen Nightingale. Sitting are trustees (from left) Mr. Michael Mello, Lady Langley and Mr. Gregory Haycock.