IA's aim is to help people who have to undergo surgery involving the removal of their colon and the TO HELP THOSE WHO HAVE OR ARE ABOUT TO HAVE AN ILEOSTOMY OR INTERNAL POUCH. TO SUPPLY INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO ANY INTERESTED PARTY. TO WHERE POSSIBLE RAISE MONIES FOR RESEARCH INTO BOWEL DISEASES AND OFFER HELP AND TO DONATE ITEMS TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION. TO ORGANISE MEETINGS AND SOCIAL EVENTS FOR ITS MEMBERS.