MUMS IN NEED
The purposes of Mums In Need is to support mothers who are or have been subjected to domesticemotional abuse and violence.Mums In Need provides practical guidance and emotional support to mums who have left abusivepartners by empowering them with skills and confidence to move forward with their lives.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £14,421 to £17,884 (note: total funds decreased significantly due to restricted fund drawdown, but unrestricted actually increased slightly from 14,421 to 17,884? Wait. Statement of Funds: Unrestricted Brought Forward 14,421. Net Movement +3,463. Carried Forward 17,884. So unrestricted reserves increased. However, total net assets dropped from £57,986 to £39,296. The document notes funding pressures and a decline in grant opportunities. The charity remains solvent with positive unrestricted reserves, though total funds have declined.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.” — page 28
“Reserves are built at a level which ensures that 3 months of MIN’s core activity could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty.” — page 17
Trustees
- Heather Chapmanchair
- ADAM BRADLEY
- Amy Louise Bussey
- Anneli Connold
- Antony Adshead
- Benjamin Smith
- Dieudonnee joy Yakubu-ogede
- Janet Goodinson
- Kathy Parsons
- Sabreena Roberts
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £180k | £199k |
| 31/08/2024 | £145k | £163k |
| 31/08/2023 | £173k | £140k |
| 31/08/2022 | £124k | £106k |
| 31/08/2021 | £52k | £78k |
Common questions
Is MUMS IN NEED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £14,421 to £17,884 (note: total funds decreased significantly due to restricted fund drawdown, but unrestricted actually increased slightly from 14,421 to 17,884? Wait. Statement of Funds: Unrestricted Brought Forward 14,421. Net Movement +3,463. Carried Forward 17,884. So unrestricted reserves increased. However, total net assets dropped from £57,986 to £39,296. The document notes funding pressures and a decline in grant opportunities. The charity remains solvent with positive unrestricted reserves, though total funds have declined. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of MUMS IN NEED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds MUMS IN NEED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MUMS IN NEED as a grant recipient include THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST, SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO, THE HOSPITAL OF GILBERT, EARL OF SHREWSBURY AT SHEFFIELD, SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST, THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FORRESTER FAMILY TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | Theme of the Year |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2024 | £15k | Grants |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2024 | £15k | Coercive control training |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2025 | £10k | Grants |
| THE HOSPITAL OF GILBERT, EARL OF SHREWSBURY AT SHEFFIELD | FY2021 | £4k | |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Educational/Sundry Grants |
| SHEFFIELD TOWN TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE HARRY BOTTOM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MARK'S, BROOMHILL, SHEFFIELD | FY2023 | £1k | Home Donation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 05/11/2025 | £30k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2024 | £20k | Funding for CEO Salary |
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £22k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2023 | £10k | Funding for CEO Salary |
| Crowdfunder | 05/05/2022 | £4k | Local Action Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2018 | £10k | Swift Project 2019 - |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROSA FUND | 3 | £128k |
| COUTTS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £3.1m |
| GREEN CRESCENT AID UK | 1 | £694k |
| LUCILLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £600k |
| Human Aid & Advocacy | 1 | £144k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £100k |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £80k |
| LLOYDS BANK FOUNDATION FOR ENGLAND & WALES | 1 | £78k |
Charities like this
- MUMSAID MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT
- MUSLIMS IN NEED
- MOTHER TO MOTHER LIMITED
- MOTHERS2MOTHERS (UK) LIMITED
- BURY ST EDMUNDS WOMEN'S AID CENTRE LIMITED
- MAA SHANTI LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MUMS IN NEED | £180k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MUMSAID MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT | £389k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MUSLIMS IN NEED | £3.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOTHER TO MOTHER LIMITED | £274k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MOTHERS2MOTHERS (UK) LIMITED | £5.1m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | unclear | 23.0% | no doubt |
| BURY ST EDMUNDS WOMEN'S AID CENTRE LIMITED | £536k | — | 0 | within | — | noted |