Charitable objectives

Fire & Water exists to further or benefit the residents of Sowerby Bridge and surrounding areas, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions by associating together the said residents and the local authorities, voluntary and other organisations in a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the residents.

In furtherance of these objects but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power to establish or secure the establishment of a community centre in the former council offices, swimming baths and fire station and the library basement on Hollins Mill Lane, Sowerby Bridge and to maintain or manage or co-operate with any statutory authority in the maintenance and management of such a centre for activities promoted by the charity in furtherance of the above objects.