the use made of public resources - and subject to challenge in a court where it is considered that they have not been properly applied. Paragraph 59 111. In deciding whether to grant public support, or particular forms of it, to an NGO or a certain category of NGO, it will be appropriate to take into account the nature and beneficiaries of any activities undertaken by such an organisation or category of organisation and thereby establish whether they address those needs of society considered to be a particular priority. What is seen as a priority and thus what forms of activity are regarded as worthy of public support can change over the course of time. Paragraph 60 112. The provision of public support (in the form of financial or other benefits) for the activities of NGOs is something that can be made contingent upon them qualifying for a special category or regime (e.g., a charity), or even a specific legal form (e.g., a trade union, church or religious association). A failure to obtain such a status or classification or to be allowed to take on such a legal form should not, however, lead to the loss of any legal personality already acquired. Paragraph 61 113. Since the granting of public support can be conditional upon certain objectives being pursued or certain activities being undertaken, it should be expected that a material change in either those objectives or activities will lead to a review of the provision of this support and