The objects of the Union are the advancement of the Christian religion, especially by the means of and in accordance with the principalities of the Baptist Denomination (this being the main purpose) and the following objects but so that these objects are ancillary to the main purpose and not so as to extend the objects of the Union beyond such main purpose.

1  To cultivate among its own members respect and love for one another, and to all who love the Lord Jesus Christ.

2  To spread the Gospel of Christ by ministers and evangelists, by establishing Churches, forming Sunday schools, distributing the Scriptures, issuing religious publications, and by such other methods as the Council shall determine.

3  To afford opportunities for conference, and for united action on questions affecting the welfare of the Churches, the support of the ministry, and the extension of the Denomination, both at home and abroad.

4  To promote fraternal relations between Baptists in this and other countries.

5  To obtain and disseminate accurate information respecting the organisations, labours and sufferings of Baptists throughout the world.

6  To confer and co-operate with other Christian communities as occasion may require.

This is taken from The Baptist Union of Great Britain Constitution. The full constitution is available in The Baptist Directory available from The Baptist Store for £14.50.