Charitable objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT LIFE AND IN PARTICULAR TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN EMERGENCY RESCUE SERVICE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC: (A) BY PROVISION OF A DEDICATED AND TRAINED VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT THE EMERGENCY SERVICES IN THE OPERATION OF SEARCH AND RESCUE IN THE THAMES ESTUARY AREA; (B) BY PROVISION OF ADVICE AND GUIDANCE WHERE REQUESTED TO ENABLE RESIDENTS OF, AND VISITORS TO, THE THAMES ESTUARY AREA TO ACCESS AND ENJOY THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT IN SAFETY
