Lisburn Banco de alimentos operates under a registered charity.
The objects/purposes of the Trust are: a) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH To advance the Christian Faith in the world for the benefit of the public through pastoral care, the holding of prayer meetings, public presentations of religious festivals producing and/or distributing literature and media on the basis of the Christian faith to enlighten others about the Christian faith and promote the establishment of ministry groups. b) RELIEF OF POVERTY: The prevention or relief of poverty or financial hardship anywhere in Northern Ireland and further afield by providing or assisting in the provision of goods and services, and all the necessary support designed to support individuals in need. c) COMMUNITY CAPACITY BUILDING To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Northern Ireland and further afield in such a way that they are better able to indentify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society. d) SOCIAL INCLUSION To promote peace and reconciliation and assist in the advancement of bridge building between all communities. Promoting knowledge and mutual understanding between different racial groups and working towards the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of race at home and further afield. e) RECREATION To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life f) ADVICE AND COUNSELLING The relief of the physical and emotional distress of persons in need, in particular (but not exclusively) through the provision of emotional, spiritual, practical support, prayer, practical assistance and advice. g) CONCILIATION AND MEDIATION To provide, for the benefit of the public, assistance through conciliation, to people whose relationships appear to be breaking down, and where such relationships have already broken down, to support and assist in the settlement of differences or potential differences h) YOUNG PEOPLE To advance in life and help young people through: The provision of recreational and leisure time facilities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life. Provide support and activities at home and further afield which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.