Details of the type of governing document the charity has and when it was established. It is not the full text of the charity's governing document.
SCHEME OF THE CHARITY COMMISSION DATED 19 FEBRUARY 2009
Charitable objects
THE OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE PROMOTION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMY THROUGH THE RELIEF OF DEPENDANTS OF DECEASED SOLDIERS OR OFFICERS IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER OF PRIORITY:
(A) THE DEPENDANTS OF DECEASED MEMBERS OF THE CHARITY;
(B) THE DEPENDANTS OF DECEASED SOLDIERS OR OFFICERS.
(2) THE TRUSTEES MAY ASSIST DEPENDANTS BY:
(A) THE PROVISION OF IMMEDIATE GRANTS; AND
(B) THE RELIEF OF DEPENDANTS WHO ARE IN NEED BY VIRTUE OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, SICKNESS, DISABILITY OR THE EFFECTS OF OLD AGE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF GRANTS, LOANS, GIFTS, PENSIONS OR OTHERWISE.
(3) IF AND IN SO FAR AS THE INCOME IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE OBJECT IN SUB CLAUSE (1) ABOVE, THE TRUSTEES MAY APPLY IT:
(A) IN MAKING GRANTS TO THE ARMY BENEVOLENT FUND (211645) FOR ITS GENERAL PURPOSES; OR
(B) FOR THE BENEFIT OF PERSONS WHO ARE SERVING OR WHO HAVE SERVED IN THE BRITISH ARMY, OR THEIR DEPENDANTS, IN ANY CHARITABLE WAYS.
Area of benefit
The area the charity can operate in, as set out in its governing document.
