1 the relief of patients suffering from bowel disease;
2 the promotion of research into the causes, prevention and treatment of diseases of the ileum, colon and rectum on terms that the results will be published;
3 the advancement of the study of biological and clinical problems, research, education and treatment and the facilitation of co-operation between persons concerned with bowel disease and the making available of new knowledge for the general benefit of this community;
4 the promotion and advancement of the education of the general public relating to bowel disease.