THE MOTHERS, UNION (DIOCESE OF LEEDS) Registered Charity 1164024 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Mothers, Union, Diocese of Leeds Trustees, Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2024 The Trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024. In presenting this report, the Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's objectives and in planning future activities. The Trustees accepted and signed off the accounts for 2024 at the Trustee Meeting on Friday 16th May 2025. Risk to the Charity The Trustees are satisfied that the balance fn the accounts is sufficient for the charity to continue in 2026. The members, annual subscription for 2025 remained at £33, made up of £24.50 subscription to the Central Mothers. Union charity, an increase of £1.50 from 2024, and £8. 50 to the Diocese, a reduction of £1 . 50 from 2024. Expenses are still re- duced Slightly by the use of Zoom for some meetings. Structure, governance and management The affalrs of the charfty are governed by the terms of the central Mothers, Unlon's Royal Charter, granted in 1926 and which is registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales1240531 }. The Board of Trustees manages the charity. They met on four occasions during 2024 all of them at Church House in Leeds. The Trustees are elected tri-annually by the members of the charlty'5 Council consisting of the Diocesan President, members of the Trustee Board, Team Leaders, Branch Leaders and Past Presidents of the charity living in the Diocese. The Chaplain is appointed by the Diocesan Bishop. The Diocesan President and Trustees remained in place for the third year of this triennium. The Councll and Annual General Meetlng was held on 6th June 2024 when information was shared and matters debated with the members present. A further Council was held on 14th November 2024. Elections for the Diocesan President and Trustee Board for the Triennium 2025-27 took place in 2024. Training for Trustees was provided at the beginning of the three-year period in 2022.
The trustees who served in 2024 were: Mrs Elaine Swinhoe Diocesan President Rev Jenny Kimber Area President - Bradford Episcopal Area Mrs Daryl Kelly Area President - Leed5 Episcopal Area Mrs Margaret Crawford Area eSident - Ripon Episcopal Area Mrs Susan Atherton Area President - Wakefield Episcopal Area Mrs Julia Tum Area President - Huddersfield Episcopal Area Miss Elizabeth Johnson General Trustee Mrs Evelyn Haigh General Trustee Mrs Barbara Vaughan General Trustee Mrs Gillian Wilks General Trustee Mrs Jenni Wohlman General Trustee (app 111212023 and resigned 31112124) Mrs onne Hutson Co-opted Trustee representing the Outreach Team Trustees are appolnted for a three-year term. The charlty dS not own any property other than two caravans on the East Coast which are to provide holidays for families in need of a break. For administrative purposes the contact address used by the charity throughout 2024 was 94 Vlctoria Gardens, Leeds, LS18 4PH. Offlcers The following officers acted on behalf of the charity throughout the year: Dfocesan Chaplain: Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Hudder5field Dfocesan Treasurer: Mr Paul Leeming Diocesan Secretary: Mrs Joanna Sarkar Bankers The charity's bankers are Barclays Bank plc, Leicester, LE87 2BB Accounts and Independent Examination Independent Examlnation was undertaken by Mrs Elizabeth Short FCA, of Streets Spenser Wilson (Yorkshire) Ltd, Equitable House, 55 Pellon Lane, Halifax HX1 5SP. The accounts are in agreement with the accounting records. The Independent Examiner's report 75 attached.
Membership The charity is a membership body. Membership can be of a specific branch, linked to an Anglican church parish, or of the dieSe, when members can choose to attend branch meetings but rely more heavily on written and electronic communication for contact with fellow members. A requested proportion of the membership fee has been forwarded to the central hther5. Union. In 2024 we had 1303 members and 66 branches. 482 members now pay their subscription by Direct Debit. In 2023 we had 1396 members and 73 branches. Membership 7n 2024 numbered 1303. Of these, 189 members were Dlocesan Members. The remaining members were members of one of the branches. About 16 mernbers, who are unable to attend meetings, usually due to age or Inflrmity. are designated Indoor Members. The membership in 2024 worked in the flve Episcopal Areas of Leeds, Ripon, Bradford, Huddersfleld and Wakefield, fn accordance wlth the structure of the Anglican Dlocese of Leeds. The work is organised in Teams (Prayer, Outreach, Communication, Membershfp, Dlocesan Services and Mothers, Union Retall) each having a Team Leader and covering aspects as shall from time to tlme be determined by the Board of Trustees. Dlocesan Servlce5 leader Mr5 Margaret Bentley leader Mrs Jean Thurman Prayer Membershlp leader Mrs Mary Marshall Communlcatlons vacant Outreach leader Mrs IOnne Hutson MU Retall vacant (varlous people in the 5 Episcopal Areas) Mrs Evelyn Haigh Safeguardlng Restrictions Imposed by the Governlng tkKument concernlng the way In whlch the charfty may operate Branches of the charity have the power to 5UPPOrt the needs of their parishes, subject to the aim, purpose and objects of Mothers, Union. However, branches are not permitted to be used as a channel for charitable appeals on behalf of other organisations, nor 15 rnoney permitted to be allocated to such organisations from branch funds.
Risk Management The Trustees have throughout their term of *rwce recognised their responsibility to identify the key risks to which the charity was exposed and to ensure that measures were in place and monitored to mitigate against these risks. Adequate insurance cover has been in place to protect the charity against financial Ioss. Objectives and Activities Our Vis70n Statement Mothers, Union, in the Dlocese of Leeds, through the love of God and in partnership with the church, seeks to reach out creatively and actively to support stable family relationships and to promote a more just society. Our Mission We aim to show our Christlan faith by the transformatfon of communltles worldwlde. We can do thi5 through supporting strong relationships within the family and promoting reconciliation at all levels. Our Values 1. We are flrmly rooted In a voluntary ethos centered on mutual respect and collab- oration. 2. Our governance, leadership and programmes are driven by and undertaken through members Wlthin their own communities worldwide. 3. We work with people of all faiths and none. Our Alms and Objectlves • To encourage parents in their role to develop the falth of thelr chlldren To maintaln a worldwide fel10vhIP of Chrlstians united in prayer, VrshIp and service To promote conditions in KKiety favourable to stable family life and the protection of children. To help those whose family life has met with adversity To promote and support married life Activities during 2024 Fundraising for Mothers, Unlon's family-centred projects in the UK and overseas continued throughout the year. A number of branches held Summer of Hope events to raise funds for the central appeal. Members also contributed to the Make a Mother's Day Appeal by buying a "Gift of Dignity" to support Global projects that transform the lives of women.
Various services for Lady Day, Mary Sumner Day and Advent were held across the diocese to make it easier for members to attend and share fellowship. The Council Meeting in June also included a talk from a Christian charity that collects unwanted usable tools, refurbishe5 them and sends them to the developing Yr1d for livelihood creation. Members continued to support the central 14lothers' Union's Financial Appeals during the year to ensure the continuance of financial support for over*as work. Achlevements and Performance We have attempted to maintain actlve links with Ilnked dioceses fn Nigeria, the Solomon Islands, Lesotho and Rwanda. although there are still communication problems with some dioceses. Branches participated in the Global Wave of Prayer in January 2024 and regular mid-day prayers have been said via across the Diocese - some via Zoom and some In person at the cathedrals. A prayer network has continued Fn all five Episcopal Areas through which requests for anyone experiencing ill health or other troubles is prayed for. Regular newsletters were sent to members and a website providing or signposting resources and information continued. OUTREACH WORK Branches were encouraged to record their outreach work on the central MU Llve website Prlson Support Work in prisons took place throughout 2024. Sweets and Christmas cards were dellvered to three prisons In the diocese. Cooking wlth women prisoners in New Hall Prison, showlng nutritional meals on a budget and teaching cooklng skills happened on a monthly basis. Members ass5sted in the Mother and Baby Unit as well as providing refreshments for visitors in the Tea Bar. Help was also provided on Family Days. AFIA Holldays We were pleased to be able to continue providing family (AFIA - Away From It All) holidays to those in need durfng 2024 in our two caravans on the coast. In 2024 there were 33 holidays given which included 60 adults and 45 children - 10 of the adults were over 60, 8 of the adults and 3 of the children had special needs, 2 families had an adult with a terminal illness, 2 families where the grandparents had custody of their grandchildren, 3 families put forward by Rose Mccarthy from the City of Sanctuary and 2 holidays were taken by MU members. These Wre all families who had not had a hollday for many years and desperately needed a break. Communfjty Support (Makfn8 and Collectlng Projects1 Members reached out by keeping busy with knitting items to support local women's refuges, hospltals and care homes and by supplying emergency toiletry packs to hospitals. These included Baby Blankets, Cardigans, Mittens, Bootees, Gloves, Cot Blankets, Bonding Squares, Gloveslmittens, Scarves, Hats, Twiddle Muffs, Knee Blankets, Stuffed Toy, Pairs of Hearts. Knitted Baby Cribs. Angel Pockets.
Work with Partner Organlsations supporting Familfes Food Banks -some members volunteered at local f(m banks or provided f(M)d to be distributed. A reprint of our own "Food on a Budget" bwklet is still available. Baby Banks - Members collect baby clothes and equipment in support of Baby Banks. These are agencies which enable new mums to have the items they need after the birth of a baby and also SUPPOrt families fleeing from domestic violence. Supportlng Refugees - Sanitary and hygiene products were provided for refugee centres and a church in a deprived area. Refuges - Food, clothing, toiletries, bedding, towels and clothes were provided for a number of women's refuges. Homeless Shelters - Food, clothing, towels and toiletries. Hospltals Emergency toilet bags and knitted hearts were given to hospltals as well as hats for premature babies. Care Homes Twiddle muffs, Prayer Shawls and knee blankets were provided. Prlmary Schools Knitted mittens were provided for chlldren who arrived at school with cold hands. Pupils were also helped with readlng. CHURCH SUPPORT - churches were supp)rted with Easter and Mothering Sunday gifts, kitted nativity sets and Baptism cards and gifts. Members asslsted with Sunday schools and youth work. Prayers were offered on a daily basis and the diocesan wide Prayer Network ensured those families and individuals suffering f rom illness, bereavement and loneliness were remembered. POLICY and CAMPAIGNING Our support and influence as a worldwide organisation on policy and campaigning Is of huge value in raising awareness of the issues that cause adversity in family life. Mothers, Union campaigns at international, national and local level. In 2024 local action during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based violence {Nov 25th. Dec 10th involved raising awareness through holding themed services such as the one at Halifax Minster when MU members joined with the Women's Centre in Calderdale. We also supported the Global Day on 25th November by holding a number of vigils like the one at
St Paul's Shipley when the theme was again -No more 1 in 3" (This refers to the fact that 1 in 3 women worldwide suffer abuse during their lifetime). Mothers, Union also works with the Clewer Initiative to raise awareness of Modern Slavery in the UK. Financial Review The results are reported in the financial statements accompanying this report. The Trustees received no remuneration for their services although they were eligible to clalm reimbursement of reasonable expenses incurred in the course of their trusteeship. Surplus for the Year The Charity had a surplus of £4,085 (2023: £6,556) on unrestricted funds and a deficit of £3,842 (2023: surplus £13,176) on restricted funds. Reserves Policy The Charity maintafns unrestrlcted cash reserves which are approxlmately one year's running costs. The Trustees are of the opinion that this amount is reasonable. Unrestricted funds are £134,730 (2023: £130,645) including designated funds of £16,458 (2023: £17,540) therefore the present level of free reserves available to the charity Is £118,27212023: £114,187). Restricted funds are £59,277 (2023: £63,119). Julia Tum Diocesan President 16th May 2025
Sectlon A: Statement ol Flnanual Actl%ryties fDrthoye•iendln831 ljeeembev 2024 Incomt C#inatbns Charitatde ActDIIUes Bank Interest Gain on Osposal of Asseis 73934 1.240 9.013 Total Incc 87.454 107.%9 Rai5in8 Funds tharitable AtIeS tioce5an Mmintstrat Totsl E¥PendIrn 10.79) 59920 16,502 87,212 31.783 16.502 59.075 SB.983 I76? tl•t IIExp•nduMI 13421 143 OpnlwB4l•nc• 0,5 63.IL9 174,031 Tot•1 FrtarTI•d Fm Se¢tlon 8: Balance Sheet Isit 311)•e•mb•r 21114 eaThv41Y4 16.016 16.016 I616 Curr•htAM•ts MueStoEk Prepayrnents Gift Ald Tax Relund Duq Cath at Bank and In Hand 810 831 31 201 137 Cuff•nt L4111 Acuu•ls 3.071 t4•1 Cwv•nt Asslts 43.261 177.tyj 173,1 Tirt•l Aw•tsl¥J¢urr•nt U¥1 Charfty knds T•t41 Fwids 194.rA7 193.764 Da
Sertlon C: Notss to the Accounts forthear Èndln831 Dovmber2Q24 Note l.. Baslsof Preplratiw Pdi0¢5 IIThese accounts have been prepa0". l Oh an atcrualsbasis. bl underthe hlstori(¥l tost ¢on¥tntion wh itemsretwsed w$tblS3nvuenle5SOthWtse 5tatsd kn the relevantnotlsl to these account> c) In accordancewith the Rewtine 5iaNJard8al1tththe United IFRS 102)aThl7ththe ChaAtiesAct 2011. 21 Goin8Concern'. From the reviewofforeca5t5and proiÈrtbhSthèTrnstees a lSonab eXpeaaiirthalthetharity hs adequare resource5ro continue in operdin31 e$nCefortheforeseethfUtuVÈ. TheTrusteesha¥ thereforècontlnuéd toadoptthe8o1rtgcofieemba$ In prop•rin8theflnanual 51atsment 31AII Income Is rewnlsed whtn thearftybMes13w1 wth031th03mDutCWlll3tIe wlth reasonae3c¢Ura. 41 FundAccountln6'. al Unresiflrted funds aro avaIlablar useat the dlxretknnof the uu5teesto ftyther anyof Dufp05es. bl Del8nated lund5 are unrestrted funds eamarted hthetyugeesfor lutwe ¢woJeaorcornmitrnenL cl Resrrlrted fvnds•re subjected to reslrtclknstsWIreXp1dedÈO tltwn50f èn appeal. SlJud8em•nts •nd key swrus ofwlmallon urK•rtalnty. The prepar3tion ofthe financial statement5reouires rnIwemt1OM2kejUdwIents, estymare5 assump¢•)5 Ihar 3ffEtt the amounts reported.These estlmaths aThdlud8ements•r• ccntinuatyrwd and are b3sed experrKe and other firtors. includlnÉ expectaikinsoffvttjreertntsthot orebelthd to uthth• There are notcdered tobe any1M¢Trt5orJuesthnlt&4rasYjMo1Qty$thOtbM4 swr Impart on tho finar61 rtattmert& 61 Flnancial insiroments.. The charity onty hasflnarKlal ?55etsandfln•ntial I111esa1• kh)dthwfyas hlStrument& Bal¢ fInancl Instruments ère Inltlalty reco8nbed artrnnsactKffl subsequenttyffasu¥ed at their settlement value wlth the ex¢¥tkJn of bank li$h*hXQUtmÈ•ty•d •t801•d costugn8th• effettjve Intlrqstmethod.
Note2.. Income Don•Won5 Subxriptio¢)s Colleetionsand Donati( GIftAid Tax Relund 42.99) 29229 41, 51.626 1.461 6.175 Charftablèil¥l Mue Sales Mue Salescommlss Now Hall PrlsonTea Bar Incoffle SW7 lJ69 1,240 82% 6326 1.369 1.240 1.325 9IJ13 bank Inter•# 5225 Galnon olA5s•ts Tot•1 lrtc¥h• t41rt9 J: fypendiwr Raknh¥Fund5 8ranth ExF4nses Purchases SJ76 5.414 10.7 5a76 5,414 io. 5.914 6.273 Charlt•bl• Athlt Subscrlptionsto MSH Donatlon5 to M5H Prolerts AFIA Expense5 Carnvan Depre¢la New Hall Prlw Tea 8ar Ouire%h and Protr Chur¢h Sethces public109 29.762 29.762 6.321 I6? 4.571 29274 6.755 163 4572 6A21 16AB7 472 1571 1.757 aad8esand B•nn•rs io 783 io Dlo¢•MnAdmlnlststl Secreiarlal and Acwuniin8 Tra¥ Postandstatlonery Insurance RLW)m Rent and Meedn8Costs PankChar8es Sundry 31 117 LY02 11761 J97 iiy L702 719 Ll48 781 311 311 16.502 355 16 17 Toi•l Exp•Adltur• N•t• 4.. Flxed Assets. Carwhs 59 75 87212 7 At Start ol.year 2024 Addltlons 2024 005015 2024 Depretlon At End of Year 45.717 25.129 4,572 4.572 16 Atiheend of 2018 • nÉWc3rn was purchasedfor£l4.013. Atthe end of 2017 0 rew<aravan was purcha5edfor £22,704. Catswdlls are depredatedorta str•i#htlire b35is. ttsanbupatedthot W rara¥¥ts have • Ioyearlite. N¢t¢ S: Stock Stock is Measur at the kywor ofo)statyJ netreabSabklUe. Nott6.. Prepayments Prepèyment50f £12.831are rethtstOrthe0 caravans relatit0 2025 buttrxwoedln 3)24. 10
N¢tÈ 7: GIftAidTax Reluhd Due 2023124 Gfft Ald Tax Refund ofELg)7wasdue yrerbJ. Note 8: Cash at Bank and In Hamd Cash at Bank and In Hand includes£21,07712023 É24.0221 hdd Lanche Note 9- Accruals Accrua15 are for known expendlturesreLitsn8tts 2024 t¥Jttr•)Sa( kn 202S. N 10.. Statements IIThÈ success ofthe Mother5. Unknn ts depethron the rnanydedic•tsd unp3iObYlunte 21Tru5tee5 reeei no payffents exceptfor expenses inwrrod. 31 TWD trustees Incurred totol èynsesaf£11812013£248lfortravd and £24 I25 aoifvf officéexpense5. 41There are no employee5. 51The Independent Examlnerfsfeesare LYO+£lCOvat11023£5O)+ £l(¢¥•tl.Th• I*PendIn1 ¢xamintrreee&rf&l nootherkes.
Note 11.. 2024 Funds Derails offunds held and rrlents in 2D24are &knvn Lthi. Total F Bakn¢e plrKe BalaK• Restrfrted Fun AFIA Replacernent AFIA Runnin8 hall Prison Tea ear Kitty Cooper Bursary cer5e3$ Rell SummerAppe31 Brlt?In & Ireland Development Llterxy Make a Mother's D8y Totsi Restcted Funds 8.456 52.575 6% lJ91 1,419 15J14 9.875 47.29) 917 9.875 18.433 917 1.020 63.119 24,294 28,136 59.277 aoA Vnr•s¢rlrt•d FuNIs PTryer owreath 3.626 6AII 3.626 3,626 5.769 7,C6J 118,62B 13S,L 1571 Unallo¢ated Fund5 Total Unrestri¢¢ed Funds 113,lOS 13Q.645 231 63.160 57 118272 134.730 Total Funds per Balance Sheet Fund D•wlpthins 'AFIA Reptscement. Is3 fund for readtre M carnrdns 'AFIA' provrflesholidays ro dlsadvènta8edfJrnlls'Aw Ivom The'Newh•ll PrlsonTpa Isa low prtedofé h&lfamil$0t thtsseh sx The'Kitiy Cooper 8uTsarf Is io help mtmber5 afford toatteno e¥en 'Overseas' rdates ¢o¢hadtable %vo¢k Carr on outdethe UL 'Rellef' pro5 lundln8 to supportlimlllesiwerse45 The'818 Surnmer Apptal. 5UPPQrts a numberof Mary&Jmner trouse vole 'Britaln & Irekind Oevdopment. Is a fund to help In Ihe hom¢ cwntlie 'Llterac¢ Is è lund to Improve read1 and wrtiin8. 'Make a Mottherts Oèy'15 a fund to helpdisaoknThtwd mothers. 'Prayer' providesfundln8for priyer1eurceslThduddn1 for'lndoormembtrs.. 'Oulrei¢h' iodL¥Jt50ther yojects 10 SupwtfanllIfi . Tralnln8' Isto prowdetralnln8 formtmbers. 'lJn•llouted Funds. Includes E21,07712023 £24,022) held In anar¢1$h In harnl. 12
Note 12.. 2023 Funds Detai15 offund5 held and moments in 2023 arpshtr bdLV4f. TLal Funds estrkted Fundj AFLA RePIaMerrt AFIA Runt)in8 Newhall Pdson Tea Bar Klitycooper Bursary O¥er%a5 Relw 818SummerAppeal Britain & Irel3nd DrtloDmr utsracy Make a Mother'5 Day Total Re5trlded Funds L(56 33303 8A56 52575 696 40.224 733 1586 .951 1361 19.734 696 1391 3.172 185 2.911 3.172 911 220 49,943 42A39 29263 30.277 Unrt$trt¢•d Fllnd• Prayer Outreach Tralnln8 Urnallo¢ated Funds Totsi Unrestrlcred Funds 49 162 3A26 6.411 7.50Y 113.105 0.645 3M6 6AII 6,331 242 58.663 74 IZL522 9.(61 124, 65 Toral Fund5wr ln¢tter 88.237 169 193761 39 Fund D•scrfptloni 'AFIA Replacement, Ivnd for repbcin8th¢Mcaravank 'AFIA' provh4e5holhlays 10 dlsadvani•8ed f3mllles'Awby Irom kall,. The'Newh311 PrisonTEa 8a¢ Is a Iw prtced fé helpSn¢IamllSotlh0Ie ih•wlsth. Thg'KIity Coopereursary, Isto help membersalford ta attend erfem erseaS' felatsstotharitab work canied on outde the U 'Rellef' prOdeS lundin8 to support faMIlSO¥er5elshÈTr¢firy owJr. The'818 Svmm@rAppeal' 5UPPCrts a numberof MarySumwHousé '&tain & Ifeland Developm1, L4a fund rg help In the I)me(oUn1rfe 'Lrttracy' Is a fuThdto Impffft readln8 and wrifsn8. 'Make a MMh8r's D. is èfund to helpdisadvant¥¢d methern. 'Prayer' provld¢sfundlnifor prayer resour Ill11 lor'inOoN Mwthrs.. 'Outre¥ch' lrtludesthher projert5 to SUPWt fèmil*s in the C4c¥e5e. Yrainlnrt, is ta pde tralnln8for mtmber& 'Un4llocJted Funds, InduOesE24P2212022 É2L5741 hdd tytoarKhesln hnkxcLKmtsand tath Al hand. 13
THE MOTHERS, UNION (DIOCESE OF LEEDS) INDEPEIYDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF MOTHERS, UNION (DIOCESE OF LEEDS) YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 I report to the tn]stees on my exarnination of the financial 5tstements of The Mothers. Union (Diocese of Leeds) ('the ¢harity') for the year endd 31 DeCCmlr 2024. RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT As thc tNsiees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financia] statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Ad 2011 {'the Act'l. I rewrt in resp of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followe)J the applicable Directions given by the Charity CoTnmission under section 145(5Xb) of the ACL INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT I have compled my examinaiion. I confirm that no material matt¢rs have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting re¢ords were not kepl in r• ofthe chariry as requireA by section 130 of th¢ the financia] ststrments do not accord with those rOrds. or the financial stsiements do noi comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forni and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'trne and faitr view which is noi a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a wop¢r unthrstanding of the accounts lo be r¢a¢h¢d. Mrs E A short BFP FCA Independent Examiner F,quitsble House 55 Pellon Lan¢ Halifax we Yorkshire HXI 5SP 16 May 2025 14