The Back-Up Trust

Constitutional objectives

The charity's objects (Objects) are restricted to activities in relation to persons affected by spinal cord injury or related non-congenital diseases or injuries, the relief of those diseases or injuries, and the promotion of the welfare of persons with those diseases or injuries. The directors shall from time to time determine the objects of the charity, in particular through provision of targeted services that: 3.1 further rehabilitate and encourage independence of such individuals. 3.2 promote their reintegration within society. 3.3 promote education and awareness within society of issues relevant to spinal cord injury or related non-congenital diseases or injuries. and 3.4 support family members and those affected by spinal cord injury regarding their emotional health and welfare needs which arise from the spinal cord disease or injury. Nothing in the articles shall authorise an application of the property of the charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with section 7 of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and/or section 2 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.