The Kindness Alliance CIO

WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF THE PRINCIPLES, PRACTICES, TENETS AND TRADITIONS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND, AND BENEFITING ALL THOSE WHO LIVE, WORK, OR VISIT THE DIOCESE OF BRISTOL AS IT MAY BE FROM TIME TO TIME, THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE: A) THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING GRANTS, ITEMS AND SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS IN NEED AND/OR CHARITIES, OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS WORKING TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY.B) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY SUPPORTING, ENABLING OR FUNDING COMMUNITY-LED ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS, SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES AND INITIATIVES THAT PROTECT OR ENHANCE LOCAL HABITATS, BIODIVERSITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELLBEING.C) THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER SOCIAL OR ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING OR FACILITATING ACCESS TO PRACTICAL ASSISTANCE, SUPPORT SERVICES, OR RESOURCES THAT IMPROVE WELLBEING, RESILIENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.