The objects/purposes of the charity are: (a) to relieve need and to further the education of beneficiaries and their spouses, children and dependants. (b) to support and help to protect the mental and emotional health of the spouses, children, dependants, and immediate family members of beneficiaries who have died or been severely injured. (c) to relieve suffering, hardship and distress to spouses, children and dependants caused but the absence of those serving in the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force on Regular, Reserve or Auxiliary engagements. (d) to promote and support schemes for the resettlement, rehabilitation, retraining and sheltered employment of beneficiaries and their spouses, children and dependants. (e) to promote public benefit by the commemoration of those who have died whilst on active service with the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom. (f) to foster close links with the local community, civilian organisations and other Charities for the benefit of the local and surrounding communities. The advancement of citizenship or community development,The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage,Other charitable purposes