New objects proposed by the Willesden Commission in 1972

1. To uphold our Lord's teaching on the nature of marriage, and the lifelong nature of the marriage vows as taught by the Church, and to promote their wider understanding and acceptance.

2. To encourage parents to accept and maintain the ideals of Christian family life, and help them to equip themselves to bring up their children in the faith and life of the Church.

3. To establish and maintain throughout the Anglican Communion a society of Christian women who will unite in prayer.

4. To seek to preserve and strengthen those elements in the law which favour lasting marriage and stable family life and the protection of children.

5. To help and support all those whose marriages have met with adversity.

Objects in the 1974 constitution

1. To uphold Christ's teaching on the nature of marriage and to promote its wider understanding.

2. To encourage parents to bring up their children in the faith and life of the Church.

3. To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service.

4. To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children.

5. To help those whose family life has met with adversity.

Objects 2007

1. To promote and support married life.

2. To encourage parents in their role to develop the faith of their children.

3. To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service.

4. To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children.

5. To help those whose family life has met with adversity.