REGISTERED CHARfTY NUMBER.. 1065047 Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 for MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PEfERBOROUGH Cobley DesbDrough Chartered CertifEd Accountants Chartered Tax Advisers Artisans House 7 Queensbridge Northampton Northarnptonshi NN4 7BF
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PEfERBOROUGH Contents of the Financial Ststements for the Year Endeil 31 December 2025 Paze Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities 8alance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 13 Detailed Statement of Financial Artivities 14 to 15
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 310ecember 2025 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accourbting and Reporting by Charitie5'. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20191. Objectives and activities Objectives and aims The Mothers, Union is a Christian charity that aims to demonstrate the Christian faith in action by the transformation of communities worldwide. through the nurture of family, in its many forms. Membership Membership in 2025 totalled 496. Membership subscriptions totalled £14.880 . There were 29 branches. Branches are clustered in 9 Deaneries and each Oeanery is overseen by the Diocesan President and two Vice Presidents. There were 58 diocesan member5. Organisation All activities are grouped under communities of interest. Oversight and decision making is Ltndertaken by the Trustee5 who meet at least 3 times a 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 bulletins. We regularly update our website which is a valuable resource to our members Page I
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Objectives and activities Significant artivities Everything we do in Mothers. Union is underpinned with prayer. All meetin85, including Branch and Deanery meetings start with a form of prayer or worship. Members from across the world join tO8ether for midday prayers we have one Deanery who meet twice a week, on Zoom, for midday prayer5 and intlude prayers for bereaved Priwners. 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. Vice Presidents and the Diocesan Trustee board meet approximately 3 weeks before Forum. We continue to hold our three Forum meetings, at St Marfs Church Wollaston. with the kind permission of Fr.Adrian. Fr Adrian moved to a new Parish in August and we wished him well. We have the continued support of the Churchwarden5 at St Marfs and thank them too. We are also grateful to Scott Bader who give us permission to park on their premises. Our Forum meetings are held in Spring, Summer lour AGMI and Winter. Our Diocesan Quiet Day was held at St Katherine's Church, Irchester on Saturday 7th June 2025. It was led by our Chaplain, Revd Deborah Marsh and assisted by Revd Debbie Smith-wilds. Vicar of St. Katherines and also an MU member. Diocesan Projects Our Prison work continues. HMP Five Wells.. We are delighted that our prayer leaflets have been rolled out nationally! For Easter we provided a new prayer leaflet. We continue to provide 'Thinking of You, cards for bereaved Prisoners. For Christmas, we joined with the St.Vincent de Paul Sotiety la Catholic Charityl and provided 200 sift bags. Members donated Wagon Wheel and Gold Bar bi5CUits. We also included a Christmas card and a joint prayer card with an SVP prayer on one side and an MU prayer on the other. Once again. we desi8ned our own Christmas card for those at HMP Peterborough. The cards were individually written by members. Branches from Peterborough Deanery also donated tubs of chocolates. AFIA is still a much-loved project. supported by our members. Our AFIA coordinators stood down at the end of 2025. It is hoped that two members will come forward to continue the project. The Frances Lunch Project started in Kettering. Two branche5 in Kettering Deanery distribute bags to their local school. Branches in Higham and Peterborough Deaneries a150 provide food bags to their local school. It is hoped that more branches will take part in the project in 2026. Members continue to knit and sew. Knitted blankets, baby clothes etc are distributed to various outlets Iworldwidel. In September, several members attended the Provincial Gathering held in Oxford. Kathleen Snow, our Worldwide President joined us via Zoom. Page 2
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Objectives and artivitles 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 members, from acr055 the Diocese, walked through Peterborough Town Centre handing 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. As part of the Rise-up Campaign. branches are working towards Bronze, Silver and Gold awards by taking part and completing various actions to raise critical awareness and take action against domestic abuse in all its forms. 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. This has been very effective. Communication about what we do is vital. Our Diocesan magazine, 'Communicate', is produced twice a year to publicise our work as well as a quarterly Bulletin Ilf it fits in the timescale of Communicatel. Our Peterborough website is also a fantastic resource and is continually being updated with news and resources- for example knitting patterns for pencil cases. Grantmaklng All grants are made to Mothers, Union project5 only. £2.438120251 and £3.115120241. Financial review Financial FsItion Total incorT7e during the year wa5 £32.58012024'. £34,477) and is detailed in the financial statements which was received fom donations to the charity and gift aid recovered. Total expenses during the year were £31,039 12024: £28,6501- The largest single running expense is the Diocese subscriptions of £12.152 12024.. £12.5131. most other costs increased in the year which is to be expected in the current economic climate. Charity management and administration costs were £2,80312024: £2.9111 for the charity. The net result for the year was a surplus of £l.54112024- 5,8271 on unrestricted funds, a deficit of El,612 12024.. £6701. Overall our general fund remains in surplus with funds carried forward of £62,192 12024: 590391 of unrestricted funds, £12,77512024= £143871 of restricted funds. total funds to carry forward was £74,967 for the year. Investment pollcy and oblertives Money not required for immediate use is kept on deposit. Page 3
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PEfERBOROUGH Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Financial review Reserves poliry The trustees have reviewed the level of free reserves which are none designated and unrestricted fund5 held by the charity. The trustees poliry is to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds which equates to at least six months unrestricted payments to cover emergency situations that may arise from 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 activities of the charity. It would be necessary in the long term to consider how funding would be replaced or activities changed. Review of major risks Risk assessment is monitored by the Trustees on an ongoing basis for each activity. An annual review of these assessments is also undertaken. and trustees are satisfied that systems are in place to mitl8ate the haritv 5 exposure. Strurture, governance and management Governance In response to the national charities, 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 safeguardrng policies and procedu s in the Diocese and have a nominated safeguarding officer. We continue to work hard keeping the MSH spreadsheet of our membership and ensured that MSH l Mary Sumner House) data base is accurate. Reference and administrative detsils Registered Charity number 1065047 Principal address 2 Manchester Road Wollaston Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN29 75R Trustee5 Mrs H Lynett Chair Mrs H F Harris lappointed l.1.251 Mrs l E Rose lappointed 24.6.251 Mrs B Haynes Mrs S Merrifield Mrs R Gould Mrs N Vaughan Mrs H Goodman Page 4
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PERBOROUGH Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Reference and administrative details Independent Examiner Cobley Desborough Chartered Certified Accountants Chartered Tax Advisers Artisans, House 7 Queensbridge Northampton Northamptonshire NN4 7BF Approved by order of the board of trustees on 23 June 2026 and signed on its behalf by: Mrs H Lynett- Trustee Pale 5
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Mothers Union Diocese of PeterborouEh Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Mothers Union Diocese of Peterl)orough I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Mothers Union Diotese of Peterborough (the Trust) for the year ended 310ecember 2025. Responsibilltles and basls of report As the charity tru5tee5 of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act an in carryin8 Out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions Biven by the Charity Commission under Section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examiner's ststement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matter5 have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect= accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act- or the account5 do not accord with those fecords- or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirement5 concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent exèmination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connertion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jonathan R Cobley IFCCAI Cobley Desborough Chartered Certified Accountants Chartered Tax Advisers Artisans. House 7 Queensbridge Northampton Northamptonshire NN4 78F 23June 2026 Pace 6
MOTHER5 UNION DIOCESE OF PEfERBOROUGH ststement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 PERIOD i/iiii TO 31112124 Total funds YEAR ENDED 31112125 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 27,434 5,118 32.552 34,466 Investment income 28 28 li Total 27,462 5.118 32,580 34,477 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable artivities Mothe15' Union 26,095 4.944 31,039 28.650 NET INCOME Transfers between funds 1,367 1.786 174 11.7861 1.541 5.827 Net movement in funds 3,153 11,6121 1,541 5,827 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 59.039 14.387 73,426 67,599 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 62,192 12,775 74,967 73.426 The noteslorm of the5efinancial statements Page 7
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH Balance Sheet 31 December 2025 2025 Total funds 2024 Total funds Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Note5 CURRENT ASSErs Stocks Debtor5 Cash at bank and in hand 335 1,491 74,536 335 12,074 76,728 539 15,457 71,924 10,583 2,192 76,362 12,775 89.137 87.920 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 114.170} 114.1701 114,4941 NET CURRENT ASSETS 62,192 12,775 74,967 73,426 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 62.192 12,775 74,967 73,426 NET A55ET5 62.192 12,775 74.967 73,426 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 62.192 12.775 59.039 14.387 TOTAL FUNDS 74,967 73,426 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 23 June 2026 ènd were signed on its behalf by-. H Lynett - Trustee The notes form partof these financial statements Pa8e 8
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PEfERBOROUGH Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 Decernber 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial 5taternents The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benetit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliablv. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been cla55ified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure. Stocks Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net reali5able value. after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items. Taxatlon The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when fund5 are raised for particular restflcted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statement5. Page 9
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 INVESTMENT INCOME PERIOD i/i/ii TO 31112124 YEAR ENDED 31112125 Interest receivable- trading 28 li TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the period ended 31 December 2024. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2025 nor for the period ended 31 December 2024. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and le8acies 30,166 4,300 34,466 Investment income li li Total 30,177 4,3 34,477 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable activities Mothers, Union 25,428 3,222 28,650 NET INCOME Transfers between funds 4.749 408 1,078 14081 5,827 Net movement in funds 5.157 670 5.827 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 53.882 13.717 67,599 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 59,039 14.3g7 73,426 Page 10
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 STOCKS 2025 2024 Stocks 335 539 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Trade debtors Other debtors 1.491 10.583 3.088 12,369 12,074 15,457 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Other creditors 14,170 14,494 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds Transfer5 between funds At 31112125 At 111125 Unrestricted funds Diocese funds 59,039 1,367 1,786 62,192 Restricted funds Away from it all holidays Frances Project 3.909 10,478 17201 894 {1,1511 16351 2,038 10,737 14,387 174 11.7861 12.775 TOTAL FUNDS 73.426 1.541 74,967 Page 11
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH Notes to the Financial Staternents- Continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming sources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds Diocese funds 27.462 126.0951 1,367 Restricted funds Away from it all holidays Frances Project 3.035 2.083 13,7551 11,1891 17201 894 5,118 14,9441 174 TOTAL FUNDS 32.580 131.0391 1,541 Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds Transfer5 between funds At 31112124 At llllll Unrestricted funds Diocese funds 53,882 4.749 408 Sg.039 Restricted funds Away from it all holidays Frances Project 3.198 10.519 940 138 12291 11791 3.909 10,478 13.717 1.078 14081 14,387 TOTAL FUNDS 67,599 5.827 73,426 Page 12
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted fund5 Diocese funds 30.177 125,4281 4.749 Restrirted funds Away from it all holidays Frances Projert 3.089 1,211 12,1491 11,0731 940 138 4,300 13,2221 1,078 TOTAL FUNDS 34,477 128,6501 5,827 The France5 Project provides food bags to help cover school holidays for those children who are entitled to free school meals. AFIA laway from it all) Pfovides a short holiday and day trips to offer a respite break for those whose family life has met with adversity. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transartions for the year ended 31 December 2025. Page 13
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH Detailed Statement of F5nanclal Actlvltles for the Year Ende(131 Decernber 2025 PERIOD Iii/ii TO 31112124 YEAR ENDED 31112125 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacie5 Donations Gift aid 31.098 1.454 33,621 845 32,552 34,466 Investment income Interest receivable trading 28 li Total incoming resource5 32.580 34,477 EXPENDITURE Charltable artlvltles Postage and stationery Diocesan subscriptions Speaker5 fund 'Away from it all, holidays Retreat expenses Action and outreach Travel Training I conferences Literature department expenses Outings / fundraising Training I conference Frances project Funds sent lo Mother's Union 1.032 12.152 753 3,755 748 12.213 613 2,149 219 947 103 339 1.171 1,578 1,812 1,073 2,774 1,721 106 657 768 1,677 1,988 1,189 2,438 28,236 25,739 Support costs Other Hire of rooms Carried forward 769 769 825 825 This page does notfom part of the staiutoryflnalal statements Page 14
MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF PETERBOROUGH Detailed Statement of Financial Artivities for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 PERIOD i/i/ii TO 31112124 YEAR ENDED 31112125 Other Brought forward Postage, telephone and stationery Miscellarbeou5 payments 769 674 1.360 825 791 1,295 2,803 2,911 Total resources expended 31,039 28,650 Net income 1,541 5,827 This page does notforni part of the ststutory financial staternents Page 15