(a) to knit together in a common bond of friendship, lovers of that great master of humour and pathos, Charles Dickens;
(b) to promote the knowledge and appreciation of his works;
(c) to spread the love of humanity, which is the keynote of all his works; and to exercise such charitable support as would have appealed strongly to the heart of Charles Dickens;
(d) to take such measures as may be expedient to alleviate those existing social evils, the amelioration of which would have enlisted his support;
(e) to assist in the preservation and purchase of buildings and objects associated with his name or mentioned in his works
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