To promote the benefit of the inhabitants of Haddington and the neighbourhood thereof (hereinafter called “the area of benefit”) without distinction of age, ability, sex, sexual orientation, race, or of political, religious or other opinions by:- Bringing together in association the said inhabitants and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and health; and providing a meeting place and other facilities within the area of benefit for the purposes of social welfare, recreation and leisure time occupations in order to improve the conditions of life for the inhabitants.