The objects of the charity are for the public benefit and specifically restricted as follows: to promote the relief of sickness by such charitable means as the charity shall from time to time think fit in particular, but not exclusively, by:
1 establishing, maintaining and conducting a respite care centre and hospice to be known as lewis-manning hospice care;
2 establishing, maintaining and conducting other hospitals, residential nursing homes and clinics in england or wales for the reception and care of persons who are suffering from any illness, disability, disease or other infirmity whether physical or mental and by providing medical or other treatment and attention for any such persons as aforesaid;
3 promoting or assisting in the education, teaching, or training of healthcare professionals;
4 conducting or promoting research into the care and treatment of persons suffering from any illness, disability, disease or infirmity and particularly into the care and treatment of persons suffering from cancer or terminal illnesses and to disseminate the results thereof to the public;
5 promoting or assisting in the provision of spiritual help and guidance to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of any persons resident (whether as day patients or otherwise) or working in any such centre, hospice, hospital or home as aforesaid.