Section 3: Object and functions of Foundation

3. Object and functions of Foundation (1) The object of the Foundation shall be to promote the well-being and rehabilitation, whether in their own domestic environment or elsewhere, of persons of any age, sex, colour or creed who— (a) are in need of special attention because they are mentally, or physically, disabled; ∗ EDITORIAL NOTE: This Act previously bore the title “Cheshire Foundation Homes for the Sick Act”. It has been retitled as above by s. 3 of Act 5 of 2007 w.e.f. 3 May 2007. L14 – 1 [Issue 1] Leonard Cheshire Mauritius Act (b) are ill, aged or in destitute or needy circumstances. (2) The functions of the Foundation shall, in relation to its beneficiaries, be to— (a) ensure that they obtain such facilities as may enable them to engage in productive activities, or such training as may render them fit for gainful employment; (b) provide them, in accordance with their needs, with residential accommodation, including private homes, flats, apartments or rooms; (c) set up and manage homes and hostels for their benefit; (d) promote, conduct and engage in such research and experimental work as may be relevant to the Foundation; (e) organise, sponsor and participate in national or international conferences and meetings on subjects useful to the object of the Foundation; (f) establish, or assist in establishing, any association or institution, in Mauritius or overseas, with similar pursuits; (g) do all such other things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of its object. [S. 3 repealed and replaced by s. 4 (d) of Act 5 of 2007 w.e.f. 3 May 2007.]