Charitable objects
The objects of the CIO are, for the public benefit:
3.1 To relieve serving and former members of the Armed Forces, the Merchant Navy, and their dependants who are in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, by providing or assisting in the provision of care, support services and opportunities aimed at improving their conditions of life.
3.2 To promote the efficiency of the Armed Forces and Merchant Navy by supporting the welfare and morale of serving personnel and their families through charitable activities.
3.3 To advance such charitable purposes (according to the respective laws of England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland) for the benefit of serving and former members of the Armed Forces, the Merchant Navy, and their families as the trustees may from time to time determine, in particular by providing support to or working in partnership with, other charities or organisations with similar purposes.
