The object of the Trust shall be the promotion of the Lagan Navigation (which extends from Stranmillis Weir, Belfast to Ellis’ Gut at Lough Neagh, Aghagallon and passes through areas within the responsibility of Belfast City Council, Castlereagh Borough Council, Lisburn City Council and Craigavon Borugh Council respectively) for the public benefit and social good of both local communities and Ireland as a whole by all or any of the following means:- i. To achieve the restoration to good and navigable order and to revitalise the Lagan Navigation and its corridor (from Belfast to Lough Neagh, hereinafter called “The Waterway”), in ways which conserve and enhance the built and natural heritage of The Waterway. The Waterway shall include other waterways, buildings, structures and works associated with The Waterway; ii. The advancement of public education by safeguarding, enhancing and promoting greater awareness and appreciation of scenic, natural, built and cultural heritage values of The Waterway and its corridor; and by promoting and facilitating the awareness, support and involvement of ‘riparian owners’, local communities, businesses and developers, in programmes and activities relating to the restoration, use and enjoyment of The Waterway and its towpath; iii. The relief of unemployment and advancement of education by maximising the recreational and visitor potential of The Waterway and its towpath; thereby contributing to the well-being and economy of both local communities and Ireland as a whole; iv. The advancement of community development by encouraging principal public and voluntary sector organisations to work together in providing commitment, funding and other support to the Trust; The prevention or relief of poverty,The advancement of education,The advancement of citizenship or community development,The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science