The Lantern Foundation

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:• TO ADVANCE EDUCATION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY PROVIDING BOTH ISLAMIC AND MAINSTREAM EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES, INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTARY SCHOOLING FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO IMPROVE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.• TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC FAITH FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH, THROUGH THE HOLDING OF RELIGIOUS MEETINGS AND PRAYERS, LECTURES, AND EVENTS, PROVIDING RELIGIOUS SUPPLEMENTARY EDUCATION, FACILITATING THE OBSERVANCE OF ISLAMIC PRACTICES, DELIVERING OUTREACH AND PASTORAL WORK, AND INTERFAITH ACTIVITIES. • TO PREVENT OR RELIEVE POVERTY, OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, BY DIRECTLY PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL GRANTS, GOODS, FOOD BANK SERVICES, OR OTHER CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.