THE MOTHERS' UNION - DIOCESE OF YORK
The aim and objectives of the charity is the advancement of Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life and to be specifically concerned with all that strengthens and preserves marriage and Christian family life and its support of families whose lives have met with adversity.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operates on a receipts and payments basis with unrestricted reserves of £44,079 and restricted reserves of £12,162 at year-end. The trustees note that a reserves policy is established to maintain funds equivalent to one year’s expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance exceeds this target. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the financial statements.
What the accounts disclose
“A policy has been established whereby surplus funds not otherwise committed should be the equivalent of one year’s expenditure.” — page 5
Trustees
- Anne Dewing
- Barbara Ford
- Carole Wilson
- Elaine Galloway
- Elizabeth Sarah Rogerson
- Geraldine Anne Woodhall
- Margaret Lawrence
- Rev Elaine Scrivens
- Rev Julie Smith
- Sandra Leonora Jean Hammond
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £58k | £63k |
| 31/12/2024 | £71k | £77k |
| 31/12/2023 | £71k | £73k |
| 31/12/2022 | £67k | £45k |
| 31/12/2021 | £36k | £63k |
Common questions
Is THE MOTHERS' UNION - DIOCESE OF YORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operates on a receipts and payments basis with unrestricted reserves of £44,079 and restricted reserves of £12,162 at year-end. The trustees note that a reserves policy is established to maintain funds equivalent to one year’s expenditure, and the current unrestricted balance exceeds this target. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the financial statements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.