THE MOTHERS' UNION (DIOCESE OF BLACKBURN BRANCH)

Registered charity 249927 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Mothers' Union works to support families both locally and worldwide by fulfilling our aims and objects. Work is undertaken by members who are involved in social policy issues and who raise funds to support our overseas work. On a local level our members offer practical support to families in Lancashire and throughout the Anglican Communion.

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 STABLE FAMILY LIFE AND FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN.5.TO HELP THOSE WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS MET WITH ADVERSITY.

Area of benefit: DIOCESE OF BLACKBURN.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £321,740, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their policy target of twelve months of charitable expenditure plus 25% for special projects. The charity reported a net increase in funds of £1,989 for the year, supported by investment gains and stable income streams, while maintaining adequate resources for future operations.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Conflicting interests
• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Risk management
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
• Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
• Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Trustees · trustee networks

• ELAINE GELDARD
• Elizabeth Anne Carey
• Elizabeth Johnston
• KATHLEEN LANE · trustee of 1 other charity
• Kath Bill
• Lesley Jane Cairns
• Louise Elaine Williams
• Lucille Joyce Porter
• MARGARET SIMS
• SHARON BATES
• Susan Ann Willoughby
• Wendy Elaine Barber

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Lancashire

Income and spending

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