The objects of the cio are:-
to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of people in the uk or overseas by provision of goods or services in particular but not exclusively by:
a) the relief of poverty;
b) the preservation and protection of the physical and mental health;
c) the advancement of education and training so as to advance in life and assist persons to adapt within the community;
d) the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life of those persons who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disablement, financial hardship or social and economic circumstances.