When using "with the aim of" at the start of a sentence, add a comma after the introductory phrase.

When using "with the aim of" at the start of a sentence, add a comma after the introductory phrase.

With the aim of helping families in need, they launched a new campaign.

With the aim of helping families in need they launched a new campaign.

In the middle of a sentence, the comma is generally unnecessary.

We implemented a new strategy with the aim of achieving better results.

There are particular constructions, however, where you may need commas. For example, use them to clarify the meaning of your sentence, add emphasis, signal a strong interruption, or create a parenthetical feel:

Alice spoke clearly and confidently, with the aim of stating her opinions with conviction, and then reported the findings of her study.

Note the comma after "conviction". Nonessential phrases that occur in the middle of a sentence must be enclosed by commas. At the end of a sentence, the period replaces the closing comma.

Include also commas when using a series of gerunds or phrases after "with the aim of".

The government launched a number of initiatives with the aim of improving safety, tackling cyber-attacks, and combating unemployment.

Follow the same comma strategy with the following compound prepositions:

• With the intention
• With a view to
• For the purpose of/With the purpose of