Compassion in DyingRegistered

1.1 The objects of the Charity ('the Objects') are for the benefit of the public and by all exclusively charitable means the relief of suffering and the advancement of education, including, without limitation,:- (a) to research all aspects of end of life issues including the needs and views of people connected with or affected by end of life issues and to advance the development of better end of life care, including palliative care. (b) to provide advice to the general public and to health care professionals as regards end of life options, including health care options. (c) to provide advocacy, mediation and dispute resolution services in connection with end of life issues to supply legally recognized guidance, information and documents to the public, including health care professionals, in connection with end of life options and in particular living wills, advance statements and advance directives and to provide information, advice and guidance both to the public and to health care professionals in connection with the above. 1.2 Throughout these Articles of Association a 'charitable purpose' is a purpose that is regarded as charitable in the laws of England and Wales and of Scotland, and the term 'charitable' is to be interpreted in accordance with the laws of England and Wales and of Scotland.