THE MOTHERS UNION (DIOCESE OF HEREFORD)
The Mothers' Union exists to support Marriage and Family Life through prayer and practical support.Branches in Hereford Diocese meet regularly for prayer, fellowship, raising money for MU charities and engaging speakers.There are meetings and activities for the whole membership of the Diocese.Various outreach projects include supporting Marriage and giving holidays to families in need.
Objects
1) TO UPHOLD CHRIST'S TEACHING ON THE NATURE OF MARRIAGE AND TO PROMOTE ITS WIDER UNDERSTANDING. 2) TO ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO BRING UP THEIR CHILDREN IN THE FAITH AND LIFE OF THE CHURCH. 3) TO MAINTAIN A WORLD-WIDE 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.
Policies the charity declares
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- LINDA MARGARET MCKINLEYchair
- ANNE NEWMAN
- Andria Jane Lewis
- Barbara Glasspoole
- KALYANI MARY MENON
- Rev Penny Littlewood
- Sarah Westaby
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £16k | £19k |
| 31/12/2024 | £14k | £19k |
| 31/12/2023 | £57k | £49k |
| 31/12/2022 | £30k | £40k |
| 31/12/2021 | £27k | £17k |