The charity’s objects are, for the public benefit and in accordance with christian principles as set out in the statement of beliefs, to relieve the needs of and advance in life children who have been, or may be, adopted, fostered or placed in care including (but not limited to)encouraging christians to adopt and/or foster vulnerable children and young people, equipping churches to support foster carers and adoptive families and equipping local authorities and fostering/adoption agencies to engage more effectively with churches and christians.