(1)        To act as an advisory, consultative and co-ordinating body on behalf of the Borough Council and other organisations in the town, including voluntary groups, in relation to the arts and heritage.

(2)       To promote and develop arts, crafts and heritage in Reading, including community arts initiatives, through the involvement and cooperation of the Borough Council and local groups and organisations.

(3)       To encourage participation in arts and heritage-related activities and to promote the provision and maximum use of facilities.

(4)       To support educational opportunities in the development of arts, crafts and heritage in Reading.