THE MOTHERS' UNION (DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER) BRANCH
The AIM of the Society is the advancement of Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life.The PURPOSE of the Mothers' Union is to be specially concerned with all that strengthens and preserves marriage and Christian family life.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £4,141 and total unrestricted reserves of £37,489. The trustees consider the financial position to be sound, with reserves held at approximately 28 months of running costs, which exceeds their stated policy target of up to 24 months.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income for the year was £63,064, with the main sources being subscriptions (£31,313) and Away From It All (AFIA) holidays (£20,358).”
Trustees
- Michele Scott Whitechair
- Andrew Ronald Anderson
- Chysandra Lesley Tout
- Deborah Matthews
- LESLEY BRYANT
- Rev Susan Anne Foster
- Rosemary Elizabeth Harman
- Victoria Hall-Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £63k | £59k |
| 31/12/2024 | £71k | £66k |
| 31/12/2023 | £76k | £70k |
| 31/12/2022 | £59k | £60k |
| 31/12/2021 | £64k | £58k |
Common questions
Is THE MOTHERS' UNION (DIOCESE OF CHICHESTER) BRANCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £4,141 and total unrestricted reserves of £37,489. The trustees consider the financial position to be sound, with reserves held at approximately 28 months of running costs, which exceeds their stated policy target of up to 24 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/01/2020 | £3k | Supported Child Contact Centres |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £3k | ALB - Cafcass - Supported Child Contact Centres (SCCC) Grant 19-20 |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £2k | Supported contact centres |