MOTHERS' UNION BIRMINGHAM DIOCESE
Mothers Union, Birmingham Diocese, is part of a worldwide Christian organisation specifically committed to strengthening and preserving family life and marriage through prayer and practical action. We are particularly concerned with the care and protection of children and support of those whose family life has met with adversity.
Objects
(1) TO UPHOLD CHRIST'S TEACHING ON THE NATURE OF MARRIAGE AND TO PROMOTE IT'S WIDER UNDERSTANDING(2) TO ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO BRING UP THEIR CHILDREN IN THE FAITH AND LIFE OF THE CHURCH(3) TO MAINTAIN A WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS, UNITED IN PRAYER, WORSHIP AND SERVICE(4) TO PROMOTE CONDITIONS IN SOCIETY FAVOURABLE TO STABLE FAMILY LIFE AND FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN(5) TO HELP THOSE WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS MET WITH ADVERSITY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £3,124.50 for the year ended 31 December 2025, increasing its bank and cash balances to £36,131.19. The accounts state there were no material liabilities as of the year-end. The charity relies on member subscriptions and donations for funding and is overseen by volunteers with one part-time salaried secretary.
What the accounts disclose
“Additional income is gained from the sale of cards and goods through Mothers’ Union Enterprises, which is based at Mary Sumner House in London.” — page 3
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: going-concern doubt noted (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Alice Machiridza
- Diana Esther Murungu
- Elaine Hilary Diskin
- Elaine Clements
- Louise Margaret Richmond
- Peter Francis Johnson
- Rowena Mary Nicholls
- VALERIE TIMMINS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £31k | £23k |
| 31/12/2024 | £35k | £35k |
| 31/12/2023 | £41k | £40k |
| 31/12/2022 | £34k | £31k |
| 31/12/2021 | £33k | £26k |
Common questions
Is MOTHERS' UNION BIRMINGHAM DIOCESE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £3,124.50 for the year ended 31 December 2025, increasing its bank and cash balances to £36,131.19. The accounts state there were no material liabilities as of the year-end. The charity relies on member subscriptions and donations for funding and is overseen by volunteers with one part-time salaried secretary. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTHERS' UNION BIRMINGHAM DIOCESE | £31k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOTHERS' UNION - (DIOCESE OF ST EDMUNDSBURY AND IPSWICH BRANCH) | £56k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOTHERS' UNION (DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER) BRANCH | £63k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MOTHERS' UNION (COVENTRY DIOCESE) | £34k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOTHERS' UNION (DIOCESE OF ST ALBANS) | £39k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOTHERS' UNION (DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY BRANCH) | £48k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |