MOTHERS, UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH Charity No.1065047 REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024
MOTHERS, UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER 1065047 REGISTERED OFFICE 14 Thornbridge Close Rushden Northants NNIO 9NJ PRESIDENT Mrs H Lynett VICE PRESIDENTS Mrsj Edis Mrs R Gould Mrs E Me8ahev Mrs K Short SECRETARY Mrsj Rose TREASURER Mrs S Rowley TRUSTEES Mrs l Dunklev Mrs B Haynes Mrs H Goodman Mrs S Merrifield Mrs N Vaughan CHAPLAIN Rev D Marsh 8ANKERS Santander Bootle Merseyside. L30 4GB INDEPENDENT EXAMINER Mr J R Cobley F.C.C.A Cobley Desborough Artr'san'5 House 7 Queensbrdige Northampton.NN4 78F
MOTHERS, UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 INDEX Annual Report Independent Examlners Report Accounting policies Statement of Financlal activities Balance Sheet Notes to the financlal statement5
MOTHERS, UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH ST ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Aims and Objectives The Mothers, Union is a Christian charity that aims to demonstrate the Christian faith in action by the transformats'on of communities worldwide, through the nurture of family, in its many forms. Membership Membership in 2024 totalled 531. Membership subscriptions totalled £14,868 There were 29 branches. Branches are clustered in 9 Deaneries and each Deanery is overseen by a Vice President. There were 36 diocesan members. Organisation All acr'vities are grouped under Communities of Interest. Oversight and decision making is undertaken by the Trustees who meet at least 3 times 3 year, on Zoom. Written and verbal reports are usually shared with all members who are invited to Forum, where we worship and meet together. We continue to circulate information by all means possible, via e mail and hard copy bulletlns. We regularly update our website which is a valuable resource to our members. Activities durln8 the year Everythin8 we do in Mothers, Union Is underpinned with prayer. All meetings, Including Branch and Deanerv meetr'n85 start with a form of prayer or worship. Member5 from across the world join tO8ether for midday prayers - we have one Deanery who meet twice a week, on Zoom, for midday prayers and include prayers for bereaved Prisoners. An Emergency Prayer Chain is operated by members in the Diocese. special services are held for Lady Day, Mary Sumner Day and for our annual Wave of Prayer which falls in September, where we pray for our linked dioceses across the world. This year, Lady Day was celebrated on the 8, April 2024 instead of March 25, as it fell in Holy Week. Vice Presidents and the Diocesan Trustee board meet approxlmately 3 weeks before Forum. We contlnue to hold ou r three Forum meetings, at St Mary'5 Church Wollaston, with the kind permlsslon of Fr.Adrian. We are also grateful to Scott Bader who give us permi55ion to park on their premises. Our Forum meetings are held in Sprin8, Summer lour AGM l and Winter. Our Diocesan Quiet Day was held at St Mary's Church Wollaston Saturday 18, May 2024. It was led by Revd.Lakshmi jeffreys who was assisted by our Chaplain, Revd Deborah Marsh. During the Eucharist, Revd Lakshmi was enrolled as a member. Oiocesan Projects Our Prison work continues. We deslgned our own Easter card for those Prisoners registered with a Christian faith at HMP Five Wells. Members knitted individual prayer squares which were included with the card. We have also provided prayer leaflets, Thinking of You, cards for bereaved Prisoners as well as suitable clothes for those with permission to attend a Funeral. For Christmas, we also designed a 8ookmark, with chocolate attached, for prisoners and staff totalling 3,000. We designed our own Christmas card for those at HM P Peterborough. The cards were individually written by members. Branches from Peterborou8h Deanery also donated tubs of chocolates. AFIA is sth'll a much-loved project, supported by our members. The Frances Lunch Project started in Kettering. Two branches in Kettering Deanery distribute ba85 to their local school. There is also a branch in Higham Deanery who provide food bags to their local school. This branch raises their own funds to support this. Members continue to knit and sew. In June, several members attended the Provincial Gathering held in Oxford. It was a good opportunity for member5 to come together from across the Canterbury Province. We held our Diocesan Festival at Peterborough Cathedral, in September. A5 well as members from across the Diocese we were joined by our Provincial President , Kathryn Anderson and Ephena Matthew, a past Diocesan President from N ECA. Ephena had been made an honorary member of the Diocese, earlier in the year. We were delighted that three new member5 were enrolled during the service this also included the Bishop of Peterborough. The Bishop cornmi55ioned our Diocesan President and our Diocesan Chaplain. The Chaplain wore a Mothers. Union stole that had been commissioned. November marks Global Day and the start of 16 Days of Activism. Members come together in Branches and Deaneries for a time of prayer and reflection. A group of mernbers, from across the Diocese, walked through Peterborough Town Centre handin8 Out leaflets. On reaching St. John the Baptist Church they stood outside for a short period of time. After a welcome cup of tea and cake, a short service was held led by Revd. Michelle
Dalliston. MU in Ketterin8 a150 worked in partnership with North Northants Council and will continue to do so. As part of the Rise-up Campaign members were encouraged to put up posters on the back of toilet doors with tear-off strips with Domestic Abuse Helpline Number. The Forum meetin8 in November 2024 saw the electr.on of a new set of Vice Presidents and Trustees for the next triennium. Communleation about what we do is Vltal. Our Diocesan magazine. 'Communicate', is produced twice a year to publici5e our work as well as a quarterly Bulletin Ilf it fi't5 in the tr'mes¢ale of Communicate, if not then it is 3 times). Our Peterborough website is also a fantastic re50urce and is continually being updated with news. Governance In response to the national charifjes, new constitution we have worked on a revised constitution. This was agreed by the Trustees and members and sent to Mary Sumner House. We adhere to Mothers, Union safeguardin8 policies and procedures in the Diocese and have a nominated Safeguarding officer. We continue to work hard keeping the MSH spreadsheet of our membership and ensured that the MSH (Mary Sumner House) data base is accurate. Reserves Policy The trustees have reviewed the level of free reserves which are none designated and unrestricted fund5 held bv the charity. The trustee5 policy is to maintain a balance on unrestricted fund5 which equates to at least six months unrestricted payments to cover emergency situations that may arise f rom time to time. At this level the trustees consider that in the short term they would have sufficient resources to be able to continue the current activitr'es of the charity. It would be necessary in the lon8 term to consider how funding would be replaced or actr'vitr'es changed. Grant-maklng Policy All grants are made to Mothers, Union projects only. £2,774120241 and £3,115120231. Investments selectlon pollcy Money not required for immedlate use is kept on deposit. Revlew of major rlsks Risk assessment is monitored by the Trustees on an ongoing basis for each activity. An annual review of these a$5essments is also undertaken, and trustees are satisfi'ed that SVStems are in place to mitigate the charity's exposure, Fundlng The trustees are satisfied that coupled with their intention to seek additional funds. the charitws assets are available and adequate to fullil its obligations. Tru5tees' responsibilitie5 for the flnanc531 statements Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each fi'nancial year which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the charity during the year and of the fi'nancia1 positr'on at the end of the vear. In preparing those linancial statements, the trustees should follow best practice and; -select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently -make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent -state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the fi'nancial statements "prepare the financial statements on the goirng concern basis unle55 it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will conttnue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ascertain their financial position and to ensure that the financial statement5 comply with the Charities Att 2011 and regulations there under. They are a150 responsible for safeguardin8 the assets of the charity and its Subsidiaries and for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. On behalf of the Trustees Mrs H Lynett President 17.7.2025
MOTHERS, UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MOTHERS, UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH This report is on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2024, which are set out on pages 3to6. RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE TRUSTEES AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINER The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, The charity's trustees consider that an audlt is not required for this year under s. 144121 of the Charltles Art 2011 and that an independent examinatr'on is needed. It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act , to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners section14515llbl of the 2011 A¢t,' and to state whether parttcular matters have come to my attention. BAS15 OF INOEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosure5 in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit. and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the account5 present a 'true and fair, view and the report is limited to those matters set out In the statement below. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection with my examination, no matters has come to my attention 111 which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accountfng records In accordance wlth s. 130 of the 2011 Act , or to prepare account5 which accord with these accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, have not been met; or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jonathan Cobley F.C.C.A. Cobley Desborough Chartered Certified Accountants Registered Auditors Artisans, House 7 Queensbridge Northampton. NN4 7BF. 17.7.2025
MOTHERS, UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICI ES ST FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 l. Basls of Preparatton 1.150515 oIAccountt"ng These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and with the Charities Act 2011. 1.2 Going Concern There are no material uncertaintr'es related to events or conditions that cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, and the accounts have been prepared on a going concern basi5. 1.3 Changes to uccounting policy The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are outlined in Note 2. 1.4 Ch17nges to accountino estr'motes No changes to accounting estimate5 have occurred in the reporhng period. 1.5 Moterial prior yeor errors No material prior year errors have been identified in the reportin8 period. 2. Accounting Pollcles 2. 1 Reconciliotion with previou5 qenerolly accepted occounting practice. There are no fund balances to be restated, or previous period income and expenditure to be restated. 2.2 Income Recognition of income These are included in the Statement of Financial Actr'vities when the charity becomes entitled to the resources. it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources,. and the monetary value can be measured with Suffi'cient reliability. There has been no offsetknng of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses. Grants and donotion5 Grants and donarions are ornly Included when the general income recognition criterla are met. In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met. Legacies Legacies are included when receipt is probable, that is, wher¢ there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient asset5 in the estate and any conditr'ons attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met. Tax recloim on donotions ond gifts Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaratr'on from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the inidal donation unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have speclfled otherwise. Donated good5 Donated goods are measured at fair value, the amount for which the asset could be exchanged, unless impractical to do so. The cost of any stock of goods donated for distribution to beneficiaries is deemed to be the fair value of those gifts at the time of their receipt and they are recognised on receipt. In the reporting period in which the stocks are distributed, they are recognised as an expense at the carrying amount of the stocks at distribution. Donoted services 17ndfocilitt.es Donated services and facilitr'es are included when received at the value of the gift to the charity provided the value can be measured reliably. Those that are consumed immediately are recognised as an expense. Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees, annual report. Letting Income There is no rental income. Income from interest. royalties and dividend5 This is included in the account5 when receipt is probable and the amount received can be measured reliably.
2.3 Expenditure and Liabilities Liability recognition Liabilities are fecognised where it is more likely than not that there is a le8al or ¢on5tructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligan.on can be measured with reasonable certainty. Governonce and sUPPOrt ¢ost5 Support Costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs irnvolvin8 public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity ¢05t categorie5 Qn a basis consistent with the use of resources. Gronts poyoble Where there are no conditr'ons attaching to the grant that enable the donor charity to realistically avoid the commitment, a liability for the full funding obli8ation must be recognised. Grants with conditions are only recognised once the recipient of the grant ha5 provided the specified service or output. Creditors The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts. Provisions for liabilities A liability if measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obli8ation at the reporting date. Taxotion By virtue of its charitable Status, the Mothers, Unlon Diocese of Peterborough Is not liable for corporation tax under section 505111 rD of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1988. 2.4 Assets There are no tangible fixed assets Stock and work in progre55 Stock held for sale as part of non-choritable trade are measured at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Goods or services provided as part of a charitable activity are measured at net reallsable value based on the service potential provided by items of stock. Work In pro8ress Is valued at cost le55 any foreseeable loss that is likely to occur on the contract. Debtors Debiors are measured on initial reco8nition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received Current Osset investments Cash on deposlt and cash equivalents with a maturity date of less than one year held for investment purposes rather than to meet short term cash commitments are valued at fair value except where they qualify as basic fi'nancial instruments. Short-term deposit5 include cash held on deposit either with a bank or buildin8 Society. 2.5 Fund5 General funds represent the funds of the charity that are not subject to any restriction regardin8 their use and are available for application on the general purposes of the Charity. The financial statements include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the Trustees are responsible in law
MOTHER5, UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR TO 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Note5 Unrestricted Restrict@d Income Total Funds Prior Year Funds Funds 2024 2023 INrnMINfi RFsni IRfFS Income and endowments from.. Donations and Legacies 30,166 4,300 34,466 33,963 Charltable aCVItieS Other tradin8 activitie5 Investment5 li li Other Income Transfers TOTAL 30,177 4,300 34,477 33,964 RESOURCES EXPENDED Raisin8 fund5 1,578 1,578 2,254 Charitable activities 20,939 3,222 24,161 27,024 Management and adminlstratlon 2,911 2,911 3,134 TOTAL 25,428 3,222 28,650 32,412 NET INCOME before investment gains 4,749 1,078 5,827 1,552 Net gains on Investlnenis NET INCOME/IEXCESS EXPENDITURE) 4,749 1,078 5,827 1,552 Other gains and Ilosse51 Transfers 14081 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 5,157 670 5,827 1,552 Reconciliation of funds Total fund5 brought forward 53,882 13,717 67,599 66,047 Total funds carried forward 27 59.039 14.387 73,426 67,599
MOTHERS, UNION DIOCESE OF PEfERBOROUGH BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Restricted Income Funds Total Funds 2024 Prior year 2023 Vnrestricted Funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 14 Total flxed a55ets CURRENT ASSETS Stock and Debtors 18119 3,627 12,369 15,996 15,909 Cash at bank and In hand 24 69,906 2,018 71,924 67,450 Total current assets 73,533 14,387 87,920 83,3S9 CREDITORS.. Arnounts falling due within one year 20 114.4941 114,4941 115,7601 NET CURRENT ASSETS 59,039 14.387 73,426 67.599 Total assets less current liabilitie5 CREDITORS.. Amoun¢5 falling due after more than one year 20 Provisions for liabilities 21 Total net a55ets 59,039 14,387 73.426 67,599 FUNDS of the Charitv Restricted income funds 27 14,387 14,387 13,717 Unrestricted funds 27 59,039 59.039 53,882 Total funds 59,039 14,387 73,426 67,599 Si8ned Chair of the trustees on behalf of all the trustees Chairman The notes on page 6 form part of these financial statements
MOTHERS. UNION DIOCESE OF PEfERBOROUGH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315T DECEMBER 2024 Notel.The financial statements are presented in Sterlin8, whi¢h 15 the functr'onal currency of the charity Notè 2.Income and Expenditure is wholly within the ljnited Kingdom Note3.Analysis of Income Unrestricted Restricted Total Prior year fund5 funds fund5 2024 2023 Donations and Legacies Donatlon5 and gifts 29,321 4.300 33,621 33,480 Glft aid 845 845 483 General 8rants 3,0166 4,300 34,466 33,963 Income from investments Deptrslt account Interest recelved li li li li Transfers TOTAL INCOMING RESOURCES 30,177 4,300 34,477 33,964 Note 4 '. Analysis of recelpts of government grants The charity has received no government 8rantS The charity has received employment allowance Note 5 Donated goods. facilitie5 and 5ervice5 The charity received the contribution of unpaid volunteers The charity received donated goods for the Daylight Centre, Food bank. Women's Refuge and Baby ba51C5, Prison Work, which it passed on to the ielevant charities
MOTHERS, UNION DIOCESE OF PETER8OROUGH NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBÉR 2024 Note 6 .' Analysis ol expenditure Vnrestricted Restricted Total Prior year funds Income funds fund5 Fund5 Expenditure on raising funds Fundraisin8 Costs 1.578 1,578 2,254 Charitable activities Dio¢esan subscriptions 12,213 12,213 12,348 Magazlne and prlnn'n8 748 748 475 Funds sent to Mothers, Unlon 2,774 2,774 3,115 Literature department expenses 1,171 1,171 2,047 Travel and Overseas vlslts 103 103 218 Away from It all holidays 2,149 2,149 2,080 Frances Project 1,073 1,073 1,117 Action and Outreach 947 947 1,372 Quiet Day and Retreat Expenses 219 219 1.515 Training and Conferènce expenses 339 339 429 Speakers expenses 613 613 449 Branch and Deanery meetings 1,812 1.812 1,859 20,939 3,222 24,136 27,024 Charlty management and admlnlsiratton Insurance and Hire of Rooms 825 825 683 offi.ce costs,bank charges. printlng and statr'onery 791 791 1,081 Profes5ion?I fees 1,295 1,295 1.370 2,911 2,911 3.134 TOTAL RESOURCES USED 25,428 3,222 28,650 32,412 Note 7 .. Extraordinary items.. 2024..None12023'.Nonel Note 8.. Funds received as agent The charity did not administer funds Df another entrty
MOTHERS, UNION DIOCESE OF PETER80ROUGH NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 General Support Governance lunction Total Note 9.. Support and Governance Costs Independent Emaminers Fee 960 960 General office 1.463 488 1,951 Note IO.. Details of certain items of expenditure Independent examlnerfs fees £96012023..£9601 Note 11.. Paid employees 11.1 Staff cost5 There were no employees in the year 2024 2023 Employees earnin8 É10-£60,000 Employees eaining over £60,000 11.2 Average head count In the year Trustees are detailed on the charity information sheet io io 11.3 Ex.grat13 payments to employees and others lexcludinB trustees) There were no ex-8ratta payments in the year 11.4 Redundancy payments There were no redundancy payments in the year Note 12 .. Defined contribution pension scheme Contributions in the year £nil12023..£nill NOIE 13 Grant makin8 Grant5 to Mother5, Union Grants to Individuals Total Funds sent to Mothers, Union.. 2.774 2,774 Note 14 .' Tangible lixed assets TOTAL Non-Depreciats'ng Depreclafjng There are no fixed assets There are no Contractual commitments at the year end
MOTHERS, UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315T DECEMBER 2024 Note IS. Intangible assets There were no intangible assets Note 16 Heritage assets There were no heritage assets Note 17., Investment assets (see Note 241 Dep051t Accounts only Note 18 .. Stocks MUE card and stationery stock held at the year end £ 539 12023., £5621 Note .. 19 Debturs and Prepayment$ 2024 2023 19,1 Analysis of debtors Dèbtors 3,088 2,015 Prepayments 500 3,088 2,515 19.2 Amounts recoverable in more than one year Note 20.. Creditors and accruals 2024 2023 20.1 Analysis of creditors Accruals for Brants payable 12.369 14.380 Subscripb'ons 990 420 Arrri?Ic inA AoftVf47rt SnrnrnA 14,494 15.760 Amounts falling due within one year 20.2 Deferred income There was no deferred income Note 21.. Provisions foi liabilities and char8e5 There were no provision5 at the year end Note 22.. Loans and assets pledged as security There were no loans or assets pledged at 31.12.24 Note 23.. Contrngent liabilitie5 Of assets There are no contineent liabilities or assets
MOTHERS. UNION DIOCESE OF PETER80ROUGH NOTES ro THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 315T DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Note 24 Cash at bank and in hand Santandèr 58,513 54,045 Lloyds Bank 5,117 5,653 Branch current accounts 5,535 5,044 Deanery current accounts 411 710 Cash in hand 2,348 1,998 71,924 67,450 Note 25.. Falr value of assets and liabilities The tharitvs exposure to credit risk is low Note 26 '. Events after the end of the repordng perlod The wider issues from the Cost of Livin8 crlsis are anticipated to affect the whole of the Mothers, Union movement, Note 27 .. Charity Funds Analysis of net assets by fund Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 Current Assets 73,533 14,387 87,920 Current Llabllltles 1 14,4941 114,4941 £ 59.039 £14,387 £73,426 Note 28 '. Tran5acfjons wilh trustees and related parties 28.1 Trustee remuneration and benefits No trustees received remuneration or benefi'ts12023.' Nonel 28.2 Trustee expenses No trustee expenses have been incurred12023'.nonel 28.3 Transactions with related parties The a88reBate value of unconditional donations made by trustees to the charity was £nil12023'.£3001 29 Additr'onal disclosures The Frances Project is classifi'ed as a restricted fund in the yeai. The 'Away from it all. holidays bs cla55ified as a restricted fund in the year.