This is a literary charity, supported by subscriptions from any member of the public who is interested in furthering interest in sassoon's poetry and prose, and meeting together for talks and conferences.
The provision of short term financial assistance in cases of financial hardship, through the giving of loans and grants to the partners, spouses and families of FCDO officers.
For the public benefit, the relief of poverty, advancement of education and relief of sickness and preservation of good health in the kanaighat area of Bangladesh by the provision of grants, items and goods.