2024-12-31-accounts - Mothers' Union (Chester Diocese)

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Diocesan members

Members who may not have a local group nearby or who do not feel able to a�end regular mee�ngs choose Diocesan Membership. Please contact the Mothers’ Union Diocesan Office for further details. Members meet occasionally in groups, and are kept in touch with Diocesan and Central affairs by post and email.

DEANERY LEADERS

Although we were unable to formally elect Deanery Leaders for this Triennium we are very grateful to those who have remained in post.

Chester Archdeaconry	Chester Archdeaconry	Macclesfeld Archdeaconry	Macclesfeld Archdeaconry
Birkenhead	Vacant	Bowdon	Joan Tanner*
Chester	Linda Schofeld *	Chadkirk	Jenny Fairbanks*
Frodsham	Jo Aylife	Cheadle	Jill Fairhurst
Great Bud-	Derek Buckthorpe	Congleton	Grace Lowe
worth
Malpas	Ann Welby	Knutsford	Sheila Rayner
Middlewich	Diana Bancro�	Maccles-	Di Waller
		feld
Wallasey	Vacant	Mo�ram	Vacant
Wirral	Vacant	Nantwich	Diane Turner*
North
Wirral	Ann Ellio�*	Stockport	Florence Barlow
South

Transforma�on Now

Annual Review

(* Deanery Contact)

2024

Registered Charity No. 221214

2021 due to the failure to hold a successful elec�on following the re-elec�on of the Diocesan President. Amendments to our cons�tu�on were passed by Diocesan Council to allow a Board of Trustees to be elected at our Diocesan Council mee�ng in November 2021.

triennium. At their mee�ng in March 2022 the Board of Trustees agreed to the following Diocesan responsibili�es for the General Trustees.

AFIA (Away from it All Holidays) Rosemary Earp

Prison Ministry—Di Waller

HR—Derek Buckthorpe/Wendy Sykes

Speaker Training—Ann Peach

Safeguarding—Heather Pardoe

Following Mary Spracklings re�rement in 2022 we no longer have any Enterprise Reps and it was agreed by Diocesan Council that branches would order directly from the MU enterprise website or via Alan Palmer who con�nues to help with enterprise on behalf of his late wife Barbara.

Alison Neale who was the website editor handed this role back to the Trustees following her move to Cheltenham Diocese

Judith Dewdney remains the editor of MU Ma�ers magazine.

Independent examiner’s report to the Trustees of Mothers’ Union in Chester Diocese.

I report to the trustees on my examina�on of the accounts of the Mothers’ Union in Chester Diocese for the year ended 31[st] December 2024

Responsibili�es and basis of report

As the charity trustees you are responsible for the prepara�on of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chari�es Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examina�on of the accounts carried out under sec�on 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examina�on I have followed all the applicable direc�ons given by the Charity Commission under sec�on 145(5) (b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

with the examina�on giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

accoun�ng records were not kept as required by sec�on 130 of the Act; or

MOTHERS’ UNION DIOCESE OF CHESTER

DESCRIPTION

Mothers' Union is a Chris�an mission organiza�on working through grassroots membership to support families and communi�es around the world and was incorporated by Royal Charter in 1926.

VISION (the essence of our work)

Our vision is of a world where God’s love is shown through loving respec�ul and flourishing rela�onships.

AIM & PURPOSE (what we want to achieve)

To demonstrate the Chris�an faith in ac�on by the transforma�on of communi�es worldwide through the nurture of family in its many forms.

MISSION (how we go about achieving our vision)

the accounts do not accord with those records; or

Suppor�ng and promo�ng marriage

the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Chari�es (Accounts and Reports) Regula�on 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a ma�er considered as part of an independent examina�on.

I have no concerns and have come across no other ma�ers in connec�on with the examina�on to which a�en�on should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Encouraging parents in their role to develop the faith of their children
Maintaining a worldwide fellowship of Chris�ans united in prayer, worship and service
Promo�ng condi�ons in society favorable to stable family life and the protec�on of children
Helping those whose family life has met with adversity

PATRON

THE LORD BISHOP OF CHESTER

Lucy Brooks

20 Henley Road

Neston

Cheshire

CH64 0SG

PROVINCIAL PRESIDENT Mrs June Houghton DIOCESAN PRESIDENT Mrs Wendy Sykes

EX-OFFICIO VICE PRESIDENTS Mrs R Sinclair Mrs S Bishop Mrs J Gilbertson

PAST PRESIDENT Mrs Viv Ley

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024

DIOCESAN CHAPLAIN

Vacant

DIOCESAN SECRETARY and TREASURER

Mrs Dawn Colwell

MOTHERS’ UNION DIOCESE OF CHESTER

TRUSTEES - 2022

Wendy Sykes—Diocesan President Derek Buckthorpe Ann Peach Gillian Edwards Diana Bancro� Heather Pardoe Di Waller Rosemary Earp

At The Diocesan Council mee�ng on 20th November 2021 the members of the Diocesan

Council agreed to four amendments to our cons�tu�on. Under these amendments elec�ons were held at that mee�ng to appoint a Trustee Board. The amendments were - made as a direct response to the Covid 19 pandemic and the failure to run a successful elec�on for any of the remaining roles a�er Wendy had been elected as Diocesan President. Also in accordance with the agreed amendments all Trustees would hold the role of General Trustee for this triennium.

MOTHERS’ UNION DIOCESAN OFFICE

c/o 11 Forest Road Park, Oakmere, Northwich CW8 2DY Tel: 07513127607

E-mail: mothersunionchester@outlook.com — Tuesday and Thursday 10am 3.00 pm

MEMBERSHIP

Members 990 Branches 50

BANKERS

Natwest Bank, 33 Eastgate Street, Chester CH1 1LG

1.Basis of Accoun�ng

‘Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es—Statement of Recommended Prac�ce’ (revised 2005) and the Chari�es Act on an accrual basis under the historical Cost conven�on.

The Trustees have reviewed the reserves of the Society. This review considered the nature of the income and expenditure streams, the need to match variable income with our commitments and the nature of the reserves. In par�cular, the Trustees have considered the Society’s role suppor�ng the interna�onal Mothers’ Union to which it is affiliated. The review concluded that unrestricted reserves should be maintained at a level equivalent to at least eighteen months diocesan expenditure (diocesan expenditure being the total running costs of the diocesan office, all deaneries and branches). Unrestricted reserves in excess of this level will be reviewed regularly by the Trustees to enable decisions to be made as to how these reserves can be spent most effec�vely. Any reduc�on in excess unrestricted reserves will be undertaken on a gradual basis over the medium to long term.

Fixed Assets
Reserves Policy

4.1 None of the trustees have been paid any remunera�on or received any other benefits from an employment with Mothers’ Union or a related en�ty.

4.2 Eight of the trustees have claimed and had their expenses met by Mothers’ Union during the year ended 31st December 2024. The total amount paid to trustees was £ 747.83 in total made up of:-

£241.88 for conference accommoda�on, travel and refreshments

£150.00 safeguarding training and support through thirty one eight

total staff costs for the financial period are :-

total staf costs for the fnancial period are	:-
Salary for year ended 31/12/2024	£13,239.99
Tax and Na�onal Insurance	£ 610.93
Contribu�on to Nest Pension	£ 489.50
Expenses–mileage	£ 54.65
Total	£ 14,395.07
4.5 There are no employees who received employee benefts
(excluding employer pension costs) of more than £60,000

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Mrs Lucy Brooks FCCA

20 Henley Road, Neston, Cheshire CH64 0SG

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st DECEMBER 2024

Current assets Bank account CBF general account Pe�y cash Enterprise stock Deanery bank accounts Branch bank accounts Accounts receivable Total current assets Liabili�es Agency Collec�ons Total liabili�es Net asset surplus/(defcit) Represented by funds Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total	2024 2023 20,408 18,908 57,480 55,315 104 503 70 70 1,751 1,537 16,919 17,457 - -
	96,735 93,792 4,936 7,919
	4,936 7,919
	91,799 85,873
	42,051 46,514 23,846 27,313 25,900 12,044
	91,799 85,873

THE ORGANISATION

Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Chester is organised into eighteen Deaneries within the two Archdeaconries of Chester and Macclesfield. Each Deanery is divided into Branches, which coincide, in most instances, with church parishes. Branches generally hold mee�ngs monthly and events are also held at Deanery and Diocesan level.

Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Chester is governed by a Trustee Board, which meets 4 �mes per year. There are two Council Mee�ngs annually, which all members are eligible to a�end. One is preceded by a General Mee�ng, as required by the Charity Commission, at which the Annual Review and Summary of Accounts are presented.

took place in 2021, when a the Diocesan President was re-elected for a further term of 3 year term and 7 General Trustees were elected to serve on the Board of Trustees for a 3 year term

Due to the changes made by Central Mothers’ Union to the four units we previously modelled and the failure of our elec�on process in 2021 there were no officers elected for this triennium.

The Trustees’ Report and the Summary of Accounts for the year ending 31st December 2024 are included in this document.

SUMMARY OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024

TRUSTEES REPORT

FOR MOTHER’S UNION IN THE DIOCESE OF

CHESTER 2024

1. Objec�ves and Ac�vi�es

In 2024, Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Chester con�nued its mission of demonstra�ng the Chris�an faith through prac�cal ac�on, promo�ng stable family life and the protec�on of - children. Ac�vi�es were driven by both diocesan led ini�a�ves and grassroots efforts within individual branches.

The AFIA (Away From It All) Holiday Scheme provided much-needed respite to nine families living with difficult - circumstances. These families were given a four night stay at Presthaven Sands, along with Tesco vouchers to help with food and necessi�es. The joy and gra�tude expressed by both adults and children, many of whom had never had a holiday together as a family before, highlighted the deep personal impact of this ini�a�ve.

The Prison Ministry con�nued its support with the distribu�on of over 900 Christmas cards and chocolates to inmates at HMP Styal and Thorn Cross. Birthing bags, containing essen�als for new mothers, were updated to reflect the needs iden�fied through close consulta�on with prison staff. Mothers’ Union also supported paren�ng courses within the prisons, providing tailored workbooks to promote family connec�ons and development.

A new partnership with KidsBank Chester led to the overwhelmingly successful collec�on of baby items at our Diocesan Council mee�ng in November. Members from across the diocese collected and donated enough baby supplies to fill two vans, offering tangible help to families in crisis and showcasing the power of collec�ve ac�on.

Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Ac�vi�es for genera�ng funds Investment income Incoming resource from charitable ac�vi�es Other incoming resources Total incoming resources Costs of genera�ng voluntary income Fundraising trading: costs of goods sold and other costs Charitable ac�vi�es Governance costs Resources Used Total resources used Net income/(expenditure) before transfer Gross Transfers between Funds: In Out Total Funds Brought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward Cost of genera�ng funds	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total Funds 2024 2023 10,878 - 10.878 13,496 14,496 - 14,496 17,563 423 21,769 22,192 1,540 2,165 - 2,165 2,530 4,605 4,605 6,845 405 - 405 1,025
	32,974 21,769 54,744 43,000
	11,202 - 11,202 15,192 6,044 6,044 3,251 4,163 7,912 12,076 5,355 19,494 - 19494 21.849 -
	40,904 7,912 48,817 45.649
	(7,930) 13,856 5,926 (2,648) 944 (944) 944 (944) 1,066 (1,066)
	73,828 12,044 85,873 88,521
	65,898 25,900 91,799 85,873

Note:- These Financial statements are abbreviated for purposes of the Annual Review. If anyone wishes to see a fully detailed copy then please contact the Mothers’ Union Diocesan Office in Chester (Tel: 07513127607)

Annual Review Report 2024

Our consolidated accounts for 2024were completed and presented to the Trustees in May 2025 I am very grateful to those branches and deaneries who sent in their completed finance forms by the deadline of 1[st] March, unfortunately just under 40% of our branches missed this deadline. The delay in receiving information makes my job significantly harder when the timeframe for completing the accounts is already tight.

Membership renewals for 2024 were 990 members in total. This was made up of 960 branch members and 30 diocesan members. Out of the 50 branches that remained open in 2025 only 48 of them were active. Inactive branches were contacted for an update on their membership and the Trustees continue to work with branches that are struggling to remain open.

– The total amount of fundraising for the year was £11,340 split over the following funds the central Mothers’ Union funds we support received £408 for the Britain and Ireland fund; £1,155 for the Literacy fund; £4,219 for the four MSH appeals during the year; £563 for the Worldwide fund and £561 for the Relief fund. Our projects here in Chester were supported by the receipt of £1,769 for the AFIA (Away from it All holidays) Fund; £1,765 for our prison ministry and £900 for our Future projects and partnerships fund which currently supports our work providing Bags of Education. The AFIA Fund was also the beneficiary of a £20,000 bequest from the estate of Brenda Evans a member at Norbury branch.

Our Enterprise Sales Grant was £757 being 10% of our previous year’s total sales from within this Diocese. Interest on our balances held with the Churches, Charities and Local Authorities fund amounted to £2,165.

Diocesan expenses were again kept on budget as approved by Trustees, with cost control except where not possible. Money held in designated funds that were no longer required was moved back into the general fund to help meet the budget. Trustees continue to monitor the budget and decline in income due to the decrease in membership renewals and make adjustments as necessary.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the efficient running of the branches, deaneries, and the Diocesan Office.

Once again Mothers’ Union ran the baby changing facili�es at the Cheshire Show this year. Despite the threat of rain they managed to stay - dry for the two day event and welcomed over 300 families to the tent.

Branches con�nued to support their local communi�es by par�cipa�ng in the Wave of Prayer and Thy Kingdom Come ini�a�ves, hos�ng events, and engaging in na�onal campaigns such as the 16 Days of Ac�vism Against Gender-Based Violence and the Rise Up Campaign.

In Congleton Deanery, members redirected funds from the discon�nued Virtual Baby project to purchase £2,000 worth of sensory equipment for Ruby’s SEND Centre, enhancing support for children with addi�onal needs.

These ac�vi�es demonstrate how the Diocese ac�vely lives out its charitable objec�ves, making a real difference in family life, both spiritually and materially, while planning ahead for the 150th anniversary celebra�ons in 2026.

Dawn

Dawn Colwell, Diocesan Secretary and Treasurer

2. Achievements and Performance

cese. Not only through our diocesan ini�a�ves already outlined but also through the work of the members in each of our branches.

Branches of Mothers’ Union across the Diocese have contributed to a wide range of ac�vi�es in 2024, reflec�ng the diverse ways in which they serve their communi�es and uphold our shared values.

In the category of Nurturing Faith, members supported spiritual growth and connec�on by offering bap�sm gi�s, sharing holding crosses, and distribu�ng prayer resources within their parishes.

care by dona�ng selec�on boxes to families in need, assembling seasonal care packages, and delivering essen�al items to local support centres.

housebound members, assis�ng at church and community events, and volunteering �me to sustain parish life and outreach.

In Cra�ing, members used their skills to produce handmade baby blankets, kni�ed toys, and other comfor�ng items which were donated to — hospitals, prisons, and family support projects tangible signs of compassion and crea�vity.

These varied acts of service taken from the MU Live reports illustrate the vibrancy and commitment of our branches, whose efforts con�nue to transform lives across the Diocese. Despite na�onal membership declines, Chester Diocese retained a strong presence with 990 members and 48 ac�ve branches.

Branch par�cipa�on in campaigns such as the Rise Up Against Domes�c Abuse, and the awarding of Bronze cer�ficates to local branches, exemplify the Diocese’s wider impact. These public engagements help to raise awareness and contribute to societal change.

In closing the triennium, the Trustees express gra�tude to the outgoing Diocesan President for her faithful leadership. The organisa�on enters its next chapter with renewed commitment, ready to grow in faith and service.

The Board of Trustees of Mothers’ Union, Chester Diocese

MOTHERS’ UNION FUNDS

OVERSEAS FUND

Suppor�ng 300 Community Development Co ordinators working at grassroots across different cultures in 83 countries. They enable long term development of all kinds: economic, rela�onal and personal in order to strengthen family life. They train local people to teach skills and build support networks in their communi�es – thus enabling people to help themselves.

LITERACY FUND

Mothers’ Union is commi�ed to doing all it can to reduce illiteracy. £59 will fund one person to a�end a literacy circle and savings group in Burundi helping them to learn lifesaving literacy and financial skills.

RELIEF FUND

One of the aims of Mothers’ Union is ‘to help those whose family life has met with adversity’. The Mothers’ Union Relief Fund is founded upon this principle. It enables grassroots Mothers’ Union members to be a source of hope in their local communi�es when emergencies strike, wherever they find themselves in the world.

When an emergency situa�on suddenly destabilises family life – either natural disaster or man-made conflict – local Mothers’ Union groups can receive a grant from the Relief Fund which helps them provide support to meet the most urgent needs facing communi�es. Grants are sent quickly to equip the local Mothers’ Union to respond as fast as possible to meet these needs, using local resources. By equipping our members to respond right at the heart of the affected region, we are o�en one of the first agencies to deliver effec�ve relief.

BRITAIN AND IRELAND FUND

Provides funds for the work of Mothers’ Union in Britain and Ireland. It includes - Paren�ng programmes, Loving for Life training facilitators to help with Marriage prepara�on and follow up, suppor�ng Dioceses with Development Workers, Prison work and other special projects.

AWAY FROM IT ALL HOLIDAYS

Enabling families recovering from a �me of stress, bereavement or family breakdown to have a holiday to rebuild rela�onships.

Referrals are received from clergy, doctors, social workers and refuges

Mothers’ Union Chester Diocese

End of Year Financial Statements

Year ending 31[st] December 2024 Charity No 221214

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Statement of Financial Activities

	Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total Prior year funds funds funds funds total funds
Incoming resources Incoming resources from generated funds Voluntary income Activities for generating funds Investment income Incoming resources from charitable activities Other incoming resources Total income Resources used Costs of generating funds Costs of generating voluntary income Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold and other costs Charitable activities Governance costs Total expenditure Gains / losses on investment assets Net income / (expenditure) resources before transfer Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Other recognised gains / losses Gains on revaluation, fixed assets, charity's own use Net movement in funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Represented by Unrestricted General fund Designated Branch Closure Moneys held for two years Cheshire Show Development Worker Eaton Estate Charity Open Gardens Fundraising and Communication Future projects and partnerships Juliet Hannam Memorial MU Enterprises Period Poverty Project Prison Ministry Wedding Fairs Wirral Virtual Baby Fund Restricted Britain & Ireland Fund Educational Bursary Holiday Fund Literacy Fund MU AIDS/HIV Fund Overseas Fund	10,878 — — 10,878 13,496 14,496 — — 14,496 17,563 423 21,769 — 22,192 1,540 2,165 — — 2,165 2,530 4,605 — — 4,605 6,845 405 — — 405 1,025
	32,974 21,769 — 54,744 43,000 — — — — — 11,202 — — 11,202 15,192 6,044 — — 6,044 3,251 4,163 7,912 — 12,076 5,355 19,494 — — 19,494 21,849
	40,904 7,912 — 48,817 45,649 — — — — —
	(7,930) 13,856 — 5,926 (2,648) 994 — — 994 1,066 (994) — — (994) (1,066) — — — — —
	(7,930) 13,856 — 5,926 (2,648)
	73,828 12,044 — 85,873 88,521
	65,898 25,900 — 91,799 85,873 42,051 — — 42,051 46,514 2,472 — — 2,472 2,066 592 — — 592 169 — — — — — 9,292 — — 9,292 10,286 — — — — — 4,566 — — 4,566 4,129 682 — — 682 799 1,995 — — 1,995 4,567 — — — — — 3,065 — — 3,065 2,482 — — — — — 1,179 — — 1,179 2,812 — — — — — — 441 — 441 441 — 24,872 — 24,872 9,781 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

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— 587 — 587 1,821 — — — — —

Parenting Fund Relief Fund

Balance sheet

Class and code Description	This year Last year
Fixed assets 3001 Equipment Total Fixed assets Current assets 3101 Bk current 00806617 3103 CBF General a/c 3104 Bk sp current 00847143 3110 Petty Cash 3111 Enterprise Stock 3113 Deanery Bank Account 3114 Branch Bank Accounts Z05 Accounts Receivable Total Current assets Liabilities 6699 Agency collections Z04 Accounts Payable Total Liabilities Net Asset surplus(deficit) Reserves Excess / (deficit) to date Z01 Starting balances Total Reserves Represented by funds Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total	— —
	— — 20,408 18,908 57,480 55,315 — — 104 503 70 70 1,751 1,537 16,919 17,457 — —
	96,735 93,792 4,936 7,919 — —
	4,936 7,919
	91,799 85,873
	5,926 (2,648) 85,873 88,521
	91,799 85,873 42,051 46,514 23,846 27,313 25,900 12,044 — —
	91,799 85,873

Statement of assets and liabilities

	General Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year
Fixed assets - Tangible assets Equipment - Totals Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand Bk current 00806617 - CBF General a/c - Petty Cash - Deanery Bank Account - Branch Bank Accounts - Totals Current assets - Debtors Accounts Receivable - Totals	4,221 (4,221) — — — —
	4,221 (4,221) — — — — (30,736) 20,849 30,294 — 20,408 18,908 56,480 500 500 — 57,480 55,315 503 (440) 42 — 104 503 1,751 — — — 1,751 1,537 16,919 — — — 16,919 17,457
	44,918 20,909 30,837 — 96,664 93,722 174 (174) — — — —
	174 (174) — — — —

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Current assets - Stocks and work in progress Enterprise Stock - Totals Liabilities - Agency accounts Agency collections - Totals Liabilities - Creditors: Amounts falling due in one year Accounts Payable - Totals Grand total	(1,414) 1,484 — — 70 70
	(1,414) 1,484 — — 70 70 — — 4,936 — 4,936 7,919
	— — 4,936 — 4,936 7,919 5,648 (5,648) — — — —
	5,648 (5,648) — — — —
	42,251 23,646 25,900 — 91,799 85,873

Fund movement by type

	Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/losses Journals Closing
AFIA - Holiday Fund Restricted Sub-total for AFIA AIDSfund - MU AIDS/HIV Fund Restricted Sub-total for AIDSfund BClosure - Branch Closure Money Designated Sub-total for BClosure BritandIrl - Britain & Ireland Fu Restricted Sub-total for BritandIrl ChesShow - Cheshire Show Designated Sub-total for ChesShow Devworker - Development Worker Designated Sub-total for Devworker Eaton - Eaton Estate Charity Designated Sub-total for Eaton Educburs - Educational Bursary Restricted Sub-total for Educburs Enterprise - MU Enterprises Designated Sub-total for Enterprise FunComm - Fundraising and Comm Designated Sub-total for FunComm FuturePP - Future projects and Designated Sub-total for FuturePP General - General fund Unrestricted Sub-total for General JMemorial - Juliet Hannam Memori Designated Sub-total for JMemorial	9,781 21,769 6,678 — — — 24,872
	9,781 21,769 6,678 — — — 24,872 — — — — — — —
	— — — — — — — 2,066 405 — — — — 2,472
	2,066 405 — — — — 2,472 — — — — — — —
	— — — — — — — 169 423 — — — — 592
	169 423 — — — — 592 — — — — — — —
	— — — — — — — 10,286 — — (994) — — 9,292
	10,286 — — (994) — — 9,292 441 — — — — — 441
	441 — — — — — 441 4,567 1,182 3,754 — — — 1,995
	4,567 1,182 3,754 — — — 1,995 — — — — — — —
	— — — — — — — 4,129 900 463 — — — 4,566
	4,129 900 463 — — — 4,566 46,514 28,297 33,755 994 — — 42,051
	46,514 28,297 33,755 994 — — 42,051 799 — 116 — — — 682
	799 — 116 — — — 682

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Literacy - Literacy Fund Restricted Sub-total for Literacy Overseas - Overseas Fund Restricted Sub-total for Overseas Parenting - Parenting Fund Restricted Sub-total for Parenting PerPov - Period Poverty Proje Designated Sub-total for PerPov Prison - Prison Ministry Designated Sub-total for Prison Relief - Relief Fund Restricted Sub-total for Relief Virtual - Wirral Virtual Baby Designated Sub-total for Virtual Weddings - Wedding Fairs Designated Sub-total for Weddings Grand total	— — — — — — —
	— — — — — — — — — — — — — —
	— — — — — — — 1,821 — 1,234 — — — 587
	1,821 — 1,234 — — — 587 — — — — — — —
	— — — — — — — 2,482 1,765 1,181 — — — 3,065
	2,482 1,765 1,181 — — — 3,065 — — — — — — —
	— — — — — — — 2,812 — 1,633 — — — 1,179
	2,812 — 1,633 — — — 1,179 — — — — — — —
	— — — — — — —
	85,873 54,744 48,817 — — — 91,799

Analysis of income and expenditure

					Total
	Unrestricted	Designated	Restricted	Endowment	This year	Last year
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Incoming resources from generated funds
1450 - CBF Fund	—	—	—	—	—	—
1511 - Branches extra income	10,524	—	—	—	10,524	13,198
1512 - Deanery extra income	353	—	—	—	353	297
Total	10,878	—	—	—	10,878	13,496
Incoming resources from generated funds - Voluntary income
1010 - Subs Branch Members	12,682	—	—	—	12,682	15,541
1011 - Subs Diocesan members	306	—	—	—	306	540
1012 - MSH Subscriptions	—	—	—	—	—	—
1013 - Collections	557	—	—	—	557	32
1014 - Special Collections	—	—	—	—	—	—
1015 - Gift Aid Tax Rebates	—	—	—	—	—	—
1020 - Donations & Legacies	951	—	—	—	951	1,449
1021 - Donations to IM	—	—	—	—	—	—
1025 - Virtual Gift Income	—	—	—	—	—	—
1500 - B collections at meetings	—	—	—	—	—	—
1500 - Collctns at Meetings	—	—	—	—	—	—
1505 - B & D Miscellaneous	—	—	—	—	—	—
1510 - Deanery Subscriptions	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total	14,496	—	—	—	14,496	17,563

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Incoming resources from generated funds - Activities	Incoming resources from generated funds - Activities	for generating funds	for generating funds
1001 - Britain and Ireland Fund	—	—	—	—	—	—
1002 - MSH Fabric Fund	—	—	—	—	—	—
1003 - Relief Fund	—	—	—	—	—	—
1004 - Overseas Fund	—	—	—	—	—	—
1005 - Literacy Fund	—	—	—	—	—	—
1007 - Wheels Appeal	—	—	—	—	—	—
1009 - Juliet Memorial Fund	—	—	—	—	—	—
1017 - Big Summer Appeal	—	—	—	—	—	—
1022 - Sponsored Walk	—	—	—	—	—	—
1023 - Central Fund Raising	—	—	—	—	—	—
1024 - Quizes	—	—	—	—	—	—
1041 - Africa Day	—	—	—	—	—	—
1100 - Action & Outreach Unit	—	—	—	—	—	—
1101 - AFIA Holiday Fund	—	—	21,769	—	21,769	1,540
1103 - Cheshire Show	—	423	—	—	423	—
1104 - Wirral Virtual Babies	—	—	—	—	—	—
1105 - MU Soup	—	—	—	—	—	—
1106 - Soup Kitchens in S Africa	—	—	—	—	—	—
1107 - Affiliate Support Groups	—	—	—	—	—	—
1305 - Theatre Ticket Sales	—	—	—	—	—	—
1306 - Concert Sponsorship &	—	—	—	—	—	—
adverts
1410 - Chester Marathon	—	—	—	—	—	—
1411 - Eaton Hall Event 2016	—	—	—	—	—	—
1413 - Eaton Estate Charity Open	—	—	—	—	—	—
Gardens Event
1417 - Ticket Sales for Saltmine	—	—	—	—	—	—
production Cho
1502 - B & D Fund raising	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total	—	423	21,769	—	22,192	1,540

Incoming resources from generated funds - Investment income

1075 - Interest		2,165	—	—	—	2,165	2,530
	Total	2,165	—	—	—	2,165	2,530
Incoming resources from charitable		activities
1016 - MU Enterprise Grant		757	—	—	—	757	904
1040 - Sales Families First		—	—	—	—	—	—
1044 - Sales cards & badges office		—	47	—	—	47	35
1046 - Sales Handbks & Constitutns		—	—	—	—	—	16
1047 - Sales Dioc Annual Reports		—	—	—	—	—	—
1048 - Enterprise Sales		—	1,134	—	—	1,134	2,110
1049 - Sale of Service Books		—	—	—	—	—	—
1200 - Finance & Central Svc Unit		—	—	—	—	—	—
1207 - Postage		—	—	—	—	—	—
1210 - AGM tickets		—	—	—	—	—	—
1211 - AGM accomm/refreshments		—	—	—	—	—	—
1212 - Contib to Training		—	—	—	—	—	—
1213 - Contrib to Parenting		—	—	—	—	—	—
1214 - Contrib from MSH for travel		—	—	—	—	—	—
1300 - Fundraising and		—	—	—	—	—	—
Communications Unit
1301 - Income for MUM		—	—	—	—	—	—
1302 - Wedding Fairs		—	—	—	—	—	—
1400 - Faith & Policy Unit		—	—	—	—	—	—
1401 - Pilgrimage to Winchester	2011	—	—	—	—	—	—
1402 - Wydale Hall Pilgrimage		—	—	—	—	—	—
1403 - Retreat		—	—	—	—	—	—
1404 - Pilgrimage to Rydale Hall		—	—	—	—	—	—
2015
1407 - Pilgrimage to Cardiff 2017		—	—	—	—	—	—
1408 - General Hospitality		—	—	—	—	—	—

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1415 - Prison Ministry 1416 - Sally Spencer AFIA Fund 1418 - Period Poverty Project 1420 - Pilgrimage to Lichfield 2020 1425 - Future Projects and Partnerships 1503 - B & D Outings 1503 - B Outings 1508 - B & D Postbox Income Total Other incoming resources 1045 - Sales Lead & Treas handbooks 1216 - Bank charges and payroll refunds 1409 - Branch closures money held for two years Total	— 1,765 — — 1,765 1,979 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 900 — — 900 1,799 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
	757 3,848 — — 4,605 6,845 — — — — — — — — — — — 12 — 405 — — 405 1,013
	— 405 — — 405 1,025
INCOME TOTAL	28,297 4,676 21,769 — 54,744 43,000

EXPENDITURE
Costs of generating funds
2408 - Costs of general hospitality	—	—	—	—	—	—
2411 - Cost of Eaton Hall Event 2016	—	—	—	—	—	—
2417 - Costs of Saltmine Production	—	—	—	—	—	—
of Chosen
2450 - Funds to CBF Deposit account	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total	—	—	—	—	—	—
Costs of generating funds - Costs of generating voluntary income
2100 - Cost of Fundraising	—	—	—	—	—	—
2103 - Cost of Cheshire Show	—	—	—	—	—	87
2300 - Fundraising and	—	—	—	—	—	—
Communications Unit Expe
2304 - Other Marketing Expenditure	—	—	—	—	—	—
2305 - Concert Expenditure	—	—	—	—	—	—
2502 - B & D Cost of Fund Raising	—	—	—	—	—	—
2511 - Branches Expenditure	11,062	—	—	—	11,062	14,847
2512 - Deanery Expenditure	139	—	—	—	139	257
Total	11,202	—	—	—	11,202	15,192
Costs of generating funds - Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold			and other costs
2040 - Cost of Families First	—	—	—	—	—	—
2044 - Cost of cards & badges	—	—	—	—	—	—
2048 - Enterprise Costs	—	3,754	—	—	3,754	992
2049 - Cost of Service Books	—	—	—	—	—	—
2050 - Cost of cards & Cals	—	—	—	—	—	—
2208 - Cost of Handbks & Ann Report	—	—	—	—	—	—
2301 - Cost of MU Matters	2,289	—	—	—	2,289	2,258
2508 - B & D Postbox Expenditure	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total	2,289	3,754	—	—	6,044	3,251

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Charitable activities 2001 - Britain Ireland Fund 2002 - Big Summer Appeal 2003 - Relief Fund 2004 - Overseas Exp Fund 2005 - Literacy Fund 2007 - Wheels appeal to MSH 2009 - Juliet Memorial expenses 2010 - Subs to MSH 2011 - Special Collections 2012 - Grants 2023 - Central Fundraising Grants 2024 - Quiz expenses 2025 - Virtual Gift Expenses 2041 - Cost of Family Fun Day 2101 - Cost of AFIA (Holiday Fund) 2104 - Costs Wirral Virtual babies 2105 - Other Action & Outreach exp 2106 - Payments to South Africa 2107 - Affiliate Support Groups expenses 2210 - AGM tickets 2211 - AGM accommodation/refreshments 2213 - Parenting Costs 2215 - WWP & PP Visits 2302 - Wedding Fair exp 2400 - Faith & Policy Exp 2401 - Pilgrimage to Winchester 2402 - Wydale Hall Pilgrimage Exp 2403 - Retreat 2404 - Rydal Hall Expenses 2405 - IM expenses 2406 - Worldwide Links Expenses 2407 - Costs of Pilgrimage to Cardiff 2017 2413 - Expenses for Eaton Estate Open Gardens 2 2415 - Costs of prison ministry 2416 - Sally Spencer AFIA Fund Expenses 2418 - Costs of Period Poverty Project 2420 - Costs of Pilgrimage to Lichfield 2020 2425 - Costs of Future Projects and Partnership 2500 - B & D Speakers Expenses 2500 - B & D Speakers expenses 2501 - B & D Donations & Grants 2503 - B & D Outings 2507 - Refreshments non fund raising Total	— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 116 — — 116 — 13 — — — 13 46 545 — — — 545 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 6,678 — 6,678 3,718 — 1,633 — — 1,633 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 1,234 — 1,234 — 210 — — — 210 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 1,181 — — 1,181 1,361 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 463 — — 463 230 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
	768 3,395 7,912 — 12,076 5,355

Charitable activities
2001 - Britain Ireland Fund
2002 - Big Summer Appeal
2003 - Relief Fund
2004 - Overseas Exp Fund
2005 - Literacy Fund
2007 - Wheels appeal to MSH
2009 - Juliet Memorial expenses
2010 - Subs to MSH
2011 - Special Collections
2012 - Grants
2023 - Central Fundraising Grants
2024 - Quiz expenses
2025 - Virtual Gift Expenses
2041 - Cost of Family Fun Day
2101 - Cost of AFIA (Holiday Fund)
2104 - Costs Wirral Virtual babies
2105 - Other Action & Outreach exp
2106 - Payments to South Africa
2107 - Affiliate Support Groups
expenses
2210 - AGM tickets
2211 - AGM
accommodation/refreshments
2213 - Parenting Costs
2215 - WWP & PP Visits
2302 - Wedding Fair exp
2400 - Faith & Policy Exp
2401 - Pilgrimage to Winchester
2402 - Wydale Hall Pilgrimage Exp
2403 - Retreat
2404 - Rydal Hall Expenses
2405 - IM expenses
2406 - Worldwide Links Expenses
2407 - Costs of Pilgrimage to Cardiff
2017
2413 - Expenses for Eaton Estate
Open Gardens 2
2415 - Costs of prison ministry
2416 - Sally Spencer AFIA Fund
Expenses
2418 - Costs of Period Poverty
Project
2420 - Costs of Pilgrimage to
Lichfield 2020
2425 - Costs of Future Projects and
Partnership
2500 - B & D Speakers Expenses
2500 - B & D Speakers expenses
2501 - B & D Donations & Grants
2503 - B & D Outings
2507 - Refreshments non fund raising
Total

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116
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116
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545
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545
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3,718
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1,234
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1,234
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210
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210
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1,181
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1,181
1,361
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463
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463
230
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768
3,395
7,912
—
12,076
5,355

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Governance costs Page 10

2046	- Costs of Diocesan Handbooks	—	—	—	—	—	—
2047	- Costs of annual review	216	—	—	—	216	—
2200	- Dioc Presidents Expenses	567	—	—	—	567	80
2201	- Trustees & Officers Expend	180	—	—	—	180	237
2202	- Secretary's Salary & Expense	14,395	—	—	—	14,395	13,743
2203	- Office rent & rates nt	—	—	—	—	—	4,370
2204	- Insurance	449	—	—	—	449	598
2205	- Office/computer equipment	309	—	—	—	309	269

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2x6. & SI•lnary 2207. Postsge lewone & Inlemet 220D. Rc#)m HIFe for 2212- Cost of TtBining 2216. Bank 8rxJ payTl ¢th8rge 2217- Miscellaneou5 exrenses 2218. F&CS Expenses 2219. LSM & MUC expense5 2412- Calhedrnl and Churth Hiro fcrf Dhxts8n S 2419. OffK. Krtcknen aThJ Cleanw sup fo 2430- Offir utr1rt8 2W- B & D Adrntnislrthr 2505- 8 & D M15cellaneoui 2Xfj. B a D Offters Expense$ 25O9.8&DFhts&Gth$ 659 1.705 256 1.705 258 587 389 207 207 310 19.494 33 755 19.49¢ EXPENDITURE TOTAL GRAND TOTAL Mrs Di Wallcr Diocesan Presidenl Mothers. Union Chester Di(Kese Paxe 9

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Ind¢p¢ndent examinetrs rewrt to the Tntstees of Mothers, Union in Chester Diocese. l ryort to the trustees on my exaMinOn of the accounts of the Mothers, Union tn Chester Dio¢¢s¢ for the y¢ar ended 31° t)ecember 2024 Responsibilities and basis of report As th¢ charity trustees you are responsible for the pryaration of the ac£ounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe ACV). I report in resFtct of my examination of the accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in CaTrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commiwon under section 145(5) (b) of the ACL Independent examiD¢Ps statement I have completed my examination. l that no nMterial matters have come to my attention in connection with the exaMiOn giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept &8 required by section 130 of the Act. or the accounts do not accord with those records. or the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the forn] and content of accounts set out in the ClkaTitie5 (Accounts and R¢ports) Regulation 2008 other than any requirement that th¢ a¢¢ounts give a and fair view which is not a matter considered as of an independent examItion. I bave no concerns and have come across no other matters in nnectiOn with the examinthon to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to ¢nabl¢ a proper IllerStan(8 of the accounts to b¢ re1 /E/i!/i.i.............................. Lucy Brooks Member of the Association of Chartaed Certif*d Accountants 20 H¢nley Road Neston Ch¢shire CH64 OSG