Royal charter granted 4 january 1912
royal charter dated 4 january 1912 and supplemental charters dated 28 march 1949, 18 february 1959, 5 may 1967 and 19 july 1991.
to promote the development of young people in achieving their full physical, intellectual social and spiritual potentials, as individuals, as responsible citizens and as members of their local, national and international communities.