THE MOTHERS' UNION (DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD)
The advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life.
Latest income
£89k
Latest spending
£84k
Registered
1966
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £4,791 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £71,630. The trustees note a concern regarding declining membership but confirm that all operations are continuing without material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Trustees' expenses
“Small amounts of travelling expenses were paid to Trustees for attending Trustees and Council meetings.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trustees
- Caroline Elizabeth Wheeler
- Gillian Mary Hambleton
- MAXINE ELIZABETH PAUL
- Rosemary Margaret Gorton
- Tricia McCarthy
- Vivien Chapman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £89k | £84k |
| 31/12/2023 | £89k | £84k |
| 31/12/2022 | £62k | £69k |
| 31/12/2021 | £72k | £66k |
| 31/12/2020 | £42k | £48k |
Common questions
Is THE MOTHERS' UNION (DIOCESE OF CHELMSFORD) financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £4,791 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted funds increasing to £71,630. The trustees note a concern regarding declining membership but confirm that all operations are continuing without material uncertainty. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/10/2022 | £100k | English for Women |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £2k | Supported Child Contact Centres |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £2k | Supported Child Contact Centres |
| UK government | 01/01/2020 | £2k | Supported Child Contact Centres |
| UK government | 01/01/2020 | £2k | Supported Child Contact Centres |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £3k | ALB - Cafcass - Supported Child Contact Centres (SCCC) Grant 19-20 |
| UK government | 07/01/2019 | £10k | Tampon Tax Community Fund |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £3k | Supported contact centres |