The principal purposes of the church are:- 3.1.1 the advancement of the christian faith according to the principles of the baptist denomination. 3.1.2 the church may also advance education and carry out other charitable purposes in the united kingdom and/or other parts of the world. 3.2 [nothing in this constitution shall authorise an application of the property of the church for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the charities and trustee investment (scotland) act 2005 or section 2 of the charities act (northern ireland) 2008.]