(1) the relief of sickness, the preservation and protection of health, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of such support which is deemed charitable now or in the future to former, present and future patients of the royal brompton & harefield nhs trust ( and any successor hospital(s)) (the unit) their parents and families. (2) to provide or assist in the provision at the unit of equipment,facilities and services not normally provided by the statutory authorities. (3) the relief of sickness through the support and promotion of research for the public benefit into the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. (4) to or for other charitable purposes ancillary to clause (1) to (3) above as the trustees may from time to time determine.