- To promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting Hereford.
- To educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of Hereford and give related advice and information.
- To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in Hereford.
- Hold lectures, usually at the Kindle Centre and events and visits
- Publish PLACE, a quarterly magazine
- Comment on planning applications