The objects of the cio are:
1) for the public benefit to relieve and assist the victims of war, conflict or natural disaster throughout the world, in particular by the provision of volunteers, funds, food, medical aid, accommodation, access to water and sanitation and other humanitarian assistance;
2) the prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship including, but without limitation to, providing persons in need with grants or money or by providing or paying for services, items or facilities;
3) such other purposes which are charitable under the laws of england and wales as the trustees from time to time determine.