The formal objective of the Benefits Faculty (taken from the IRRV's Articles of Association)

To promote the study of all aspects of state benefits and awards, and to provide support to members of the Benefits Faculty in their professional activities, including, without limitation, the following subject areas: 

• Housing and Council Tax benefit;
• All benefits and credits under the auspices of the Department for Work and Pensions;
• All credits under the auspices of HM Revenue and Customs; and
• The financing of benefits and credits.