The Trust aims to preserve and conserve the human heritage of Hong Kong by any or all of the following means:

a)	the identification, restoration and refurbishment of relics, antiquities and monuments and of other historical, archaeological and palaeontological objects, sites or structures in Hong Kong;
b)	the provision of facilities at antiquities and monuments and at historical and archaeological sites or structures in order to assist public access to and appreciation of such sites or structures;
c)	the aural, visual and written recording of sites of historic interest, traditional ceremonies and other aspects of the human heritage of Hong Kong;
d)	the publication of books, papers and periodicals, and the production of tapes, discs and other articles relating to the objects of the Trust;
e)	the holding of exhibitions and conferences relating to the objects of the Trust;
f)	educational activities which will increase public awareness of and interest in the human heritage of Hong Kong; and
g)	any other activities which will promote the objects of the Trust.