To preserve for the benefit of the residents of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and for the Nation, the former church of St. Matthias, Poplar, situated in the said borough as a building of exceptional architectural and historic value.

To make available to the residents of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and to others, the former church of St. Matthias and its facilities for the purposes of social welfare, and for recreational and cultural activities, with the overriding object of enhancing the quality of life in the area.