The objects of the cio are :
• to promote for the benefit of the inhabitants of north yorkshire, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the statutory authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.
• to establish or secure the establishment of a library and community resource centre, and to maintain or manage or cooperate with any authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of its objects.