To: 1. further the charitable works of the roman catholic church in england and wales in accordance with its teaching through the development of the network of those working in social action; 2. advance the education, training, practice and formation of those active in the field of social action; 3. promote the development of individuals and communities for the benefit of the poor, the vulnerable and the marginalised of all faiths or none by offering a coherent catholic voice in the public arena.