Cryptic crossword clue
Presumably wanting pounds set aside for schemes 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word PROGRAMMES

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The straight part
We know that "schemes" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case schemes = programmes.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does PROGRAMMES mean?

PROGRAMMES noun
  1. A set of structured activities.
  2. A leaflet listing information about a play, game or other activity.
  3. A performance of a show or other broadcast on radio or television.
  4. A software application, or a collection of software applications, designed to perform a specific task.
  5. (especially in the phrase "get with the program") A particular mindset or method of doing things.
PROGRAMMES verb
  1. To enter a program or other instructions into (a computer or other electronic device) to instruct it to do a particular task.
  2. To develop (software) by writing program code.
  3. To put together the schedule of an event.
  4. To cause to automatically behave in a particular way.

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