The purpose of the organization is To promote the benefit of the inhabitants within the area of benefit by associating local and statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and inhabitants in a common effort to :- advance education; preserve and protect good health, both medical and physical; relieve hardship and distress amongst those in necessitous circumstances; provide free advice and assistance on all welfare and legal matters; advance such other charitable purposes as are beneficial to the community and persons working or resident in the area of benefit. To relieve elderly and infirm persons and to promote the protection of the lives of persons living in merseyside and surrounding areas. .