THE MOTHERS' UNION - GLOUCESTER DIOCESE
Help is given by members to the Prison Play Area at Leyhill Prison; to the Mother and Baby Unit at Eastwood Park Prison; to Parenting Courses and to a Child Contact Centre at Cheltenham and at Gloucester. Some branches run mother and toddler groups in their parishes and some assist with marriage preparation courses and run lunch clubs for the elderly.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus for the year of £3,109, with unrestricted funds increasing to £46,601. The trustees confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and that the accounts complied with the Charities Act, with no matters requiring attention drawn by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“In September 2024 Mothers' Union Enterprises Limited (MUE) refunded £988” — page 15
Trustees
- Doreen Mclellanchair
- Brenda Christine Davitt
- Caroline Winter
- Gemma McLean-Mair
- Geraldine Mary Jacobs
- KATHLEEN COTTEY
- Margaret Edwards
- Margaret Elizabeth Thomas
- PETER JOHN COTTEY
- Rebecca Phillips
- Rev Elizabeth Palin
- Ruth Creighton
- Vivienne Garland
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £64k | £59k |
| 31/12/2023 | £62k | £54k |
| 31/12/2022 | £77k | £64k |
| 31/12/2021 | £64k | £57k |
| 31/12/2020 | £52k | £44k |
Common questions
Is THE MOTHERS' UNION - GLOUCESTER DIOCESE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus for the year of £3,109, with unrestricted funds increasing to £46,601. The trustees confirmed that proper accounting records were kept and that the accounts complied with the Charities Act, with no matters requiring attention drawn by the independent examiner. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.