To foster a greater awareness, both nationally and internationally, of the wood turners (turners) art and craft.

To provide a forum to encourage communication and an exchange of views amongst wood turners of all nations.

To make collectors, galleries, architects, suppliers and manufacturers of turners' equipment and other interested parties aware of the turners' work and turners' needs.

To encourage and participate in  the development of training standards and educational facilities for turning.

To act as the body representative for the interest of turners, nationally and internationally.

To provide a members' newsletter at regular intervals on relevant news.

To arrange national and international seminars and exhibitions that encourage all to aim for and achieve high quality turnery.

To act as the national body to advise and communicate with publications and other parts of the media to foster a greater public awareness of the turners' art and craft.

To communicate with government and similar bodies relevant to the arts and crafts movements.

To encourage the formation of local area woodturning branches by providing suitable assistance and financial help.