a)    to advance the study of Family History of persons researching the name of Entwistle and its variants.

b)    to promote the accessibility of data concerning the name "Entwistle" and its variants to members of the Association.

c)    to provide a forum for members to meet from time to time to get to know each other and exchange information.

d)    to receive contributions by way of subscription, donation or otherwise in order to raise funds for the objects stated above, excepting that the Association shall in no way undertake any permanent trading or commercial activity deemed detrimental to its primary objects or status.