Charitable objects
FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:
(A) TO PRESERVE, RESTORE AND MAINTAIN THE SHIP;
(B) TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE SHIP AND THE HISTORY OF THE ROYAL NAVY AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING TO THE DEFENCE OF THE REALM;
(C) TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY OF THE ARMED FORCES BY ASSISTING RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION AND FOSTERING THE ESPRIT DE CORPS OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO ARE SERVING IN THE NAVAL SERVICE OR AUXILIARIES;
(D) TO COMMEMORATE AND REMEMBER THOSE MEMBERS OF THE NAVAL SERVICE AND AUXILIARIES WHO HAVE DIED WHILE ON ACTIVE SERVICE: AND TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC RECOGNITION OF THE SACRIFICE MADE BY SUCH PERSONS.