The principal objectives of ATS are the advancement of public participation in athletics as a sport by:
In order to deliver its charitable objectives ATS will undertake a number of fundraising initiatives which will allow the charity to make donations to key projects which benefit athletics in Scotland. The supported projects will be delivered in line with the national strategy for athletics in Scotland, Building a Culture of Success, which is led by the governing body for the sport, scottishathletics.
To increase investment across athletics in Scotland over the next decade and beyond ATS will seek major donations and legacies in addition to grant funding and generic fundraising activities. ATS has identified several key projects that will initially be supported to ensure the charity can deliver against its charitable objectives. ATS will work with scottishathletics, clubs, local authorities and other key partners to promote the work of the charity and to widen access to the support available through ATS.