The following objectives were set out in 1997 following substantial consulation:
- development of long term plans for the renewal of the village and parish
- development and publication of a written history of the village and parish
- production of videos and promotional literature promoting the area
- provision of educational courses aimed at creating an entrepreneurial environment
- development of a rural conference centre in the existing community hall
- commissioning a major village sculpture celebrating Churchtown’s heritage
- supporting the creation of a pan-European teleworking initiative
- supporting the restoration of the historic village church ruins and graveyard
- development of facilities in the parish sports ground
- purchase and restoration of derelict buildings in the village and parish
- supporting the creation of a local village housing association
- promoting a European Union village twinning initiative
- supporting the development of an ‘artists’ quarter
- helping with development of a village childcare facility
- providing educational materials and equipment to Churchtown Primary School
- supporting enterprise in the village and surrounding parishes
