The objects of the charity (‘the objects’) are to prevent and relieve the distress and suffering experienced by children, adults, and/or their carers who have been gravely or persistently maltreated by their partners, other family members or other persons know to them independently, and in association with local authorities, voluntary organisations and other organisations, this relief shall be provided in any manner that is now or may hereafter be deemed by law to be charitable within the city of sheffield and across the united kingdom