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
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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.
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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 F￿sItion
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.
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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
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MOTHERS UNION DIOCESE OF P￿ERBOROUGH
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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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