THE MOTHERS' UNION (LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN BRANCH)
Supports the work of the Mothers Union worldwide, but operates mainly with the Diocese of Liverpool, providing support to families, children, young people and older people within the area.Operating within the community, schools, hospitals and prisons to support those 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 WORLDWIDE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS UNITED IN PRAYER, WORSHIP AND SERVICE. 4) TO PROMOTE CONDITIONS IN SOCIETY FAVOURABLE TO FAMILY LIFE AND 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 deficit of £6,572 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £165,847. Unrestricted reserves stood at £81,609, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £60,000 (equivalent to twelve months of unrestricted expenditure). The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have established the level of reserves (that is those funds that are freely available) that the charity ought to have, which is equal to twelve months’ of normal unrestricted expenditure.” — page 5
“one trustee was paid in respect of their role as Secretary (£5,480).”
“one trustee was paid in respect of their role as Secretary (£5,480).”
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- MRS CAROLINE COLLINSchair
- BRENDA KINVIG
- Beverley Boden
- Colleen Harper
- Elizabeth Clarke
- Joanne Gladders
- Pauline Lewis
- Sally Sharp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £61k | £67k |
| 31/12/2024 | £68k | £68k |
| 31/12/2023 | £148k | £61k |
| 31/12/2022 | £54k | £50k |
| 31/12/2021 | £54k | £50k |
Common questions
Is THE MOTHERS' UNION (LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN BRANCH) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £6,572 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £165,847. Unrestricted reserves stood at £81,609, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £60,000 (equivalent to twelve months of unrestricted expenditure). The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE MOTHERS' UNION (LIVERPOOL DIOCESAN BRANCH) | £61k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MOTHERS' UNION, DIOCESE OF LEEDS | £81k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOTHERS' UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH | £33k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE MOTHERS' UNION (DIOCESE OF BLACKBURN BRANCH) | £154k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MOTHERS' UNION (DIOCESE OF MANCHESTER BRANCH) | £40k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOTHERS' UNION IN THE DIOCESE OF SHEFFIELD | £46k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |