1. to advance the education of the general public and medical profession in all areas relating to vascular ehlers-danlos syndrome
2. the relief of sickness and preservation and protection of good health by the provision of funding for the development of research and early diagnosis of veds and to publish the useful results of that research
3. to promote and protect the physical and good mental health of sufferers of veds, their families and carers through the provision of financial assistance, support, education and practical advice