How much is on offer: The grant-making trust has promised to plough £75m over the next five years into a number of projects, which include fighting the causes and effects of knife and gun crime, poor mental health and depression.

What it will fund: It intends to run a number of funding programmes over the next five years. These include a Young People and Parents Tackling Violence programme and - because mental illness is more prevalent in London than the rest of the UK - an Improving Londoners' Mental Health programme that will bankroll specialist services for communities with high rates of mental health problems.

The Accessible London programme, for disabled people of all ages, will fund artistic and sporting activities, accessible transport and improved access to community buildings. Bridging Communities aims to help strengthen communities' confidence and sense of belonging, while Positive Transition to Independent Living will help people who have suffered a serious accident and need help adapting to a new life. There is also an Older Londoners programme.

Who it has funded: Through its existing Children and Young People grants scheme, the trust gave £150,000 to St John Ambulance for first aid training and £70,000 to the Marsha Phoenix Memorial Trust for the refurbishment of a hostel for young women.

How to apply: Visit www.citybridgetrust.org.uk for details.