THE MOTHERS' UNION WINCHESTER DIOCESE
We support the funds and projects run by the central Mothers' Union head quarters as well as projects run within the Diocese of Winchester in order to meet the aims and objectives of the Mothers Union.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £70,350.40 against total net assets of £125,825.30. The trustees have assured themselves that the charity is a going concern, noting that the long-term aim is to retain balances representing at least twelve months' operational costs. The charity is currently in discussions to merge with other diocesan charities, with assets expected to transfer in late 2025 or 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“The long term aim is to retain the balance on this account, in compliance with the objects and aims of the Mothers' Union, at a figure representing at least twelve months' operational costs,”
“No-one was willing to stand for the position of Diocesan President, so the diocese is now run by a committee of Trustees. In addition, since only 4 people stood for election for the triennium 2022-24, the Trustee board has co-opted Jane Home and Stella Roberts to the Trustee board.” — page 3
“Literature, cards and gifts are sold by MUe (Mothers' Union Enterprises Ltd) directly to branches.” — page 4
Trustees
- Caroline Susan Scull
- Linda Mary Hoskins
- Rev Joanna Criscenti
- SUSAN MURPHY
- Susan Margaret Tickell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £43k | £29k |
| 31/12/2023 | £39k | £38k |
| 31/12/2022 | £40k | £57k |
| 31/12/2021 | £41k | £34k |
| 31/12/2020 | £86k | £50k |
Common questions
Is THE MOTHERS' UNION WINCHESTER DIOCESE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £70,350.40 against total net assets of £125,825.30. The trustees have assured themselves that the charity is a going concern, noting that the long-term aim is to retain balances representing at least twelve months' operational costs. The charity is currently in discussions to merge with other diocesan charities, with assets expected to transfer in late 2025 or 2026. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £2k | Supported Child Contact Centres |
| UK government | 01/04/2021 | £3k | Supported Child Contact Centres |
| UK government | 01/01/2020 | £2k | Supported Child Contact Centres |
| UK government | 01/01/2020 | £2k | Supported Child Contact Centres |