## 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. 15 ## **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. 2. Fixed Assets 3. 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** Page 1 ## **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
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—| Page 2 — 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)**
**—**
**—**
**—**
**—**| Page 3 |**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**| Page 4 |**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| Page 5 |**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||—|—|—|—|—|—| Page 6 |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| Page 7 |**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| Page 8 Page 9 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| Page 11 2x6. & SI•l￿nary 2207. Postsge lewone & Inlemet 220D. Rc#)m HIFe for 2212- Cost of TtBining 2216. Bank 8rxJ payT￿l ¢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* utr1rt￿8 2W- B & D Adrntnislrthr 2505- 8 & D M15cellaneoui 2Xfj. B a D Offters Expense$ 25O9.8&DFh￿ts&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 Page 13 Ind¢p¢ndent examinetrs rewrt to the Tntstees of Mothers, Union in Chester Diocese. l ryort to the trustees on my exaMin￿On 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 exaMi￿On 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 examI￿tion. 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 Ill￿erStan(￿8 of the accounts to b¢ re￿1￿ /E/i!/i.i.............................. Lucy Brooks Member of the Association of Chartaed Certif*d Accountants 20 H¢nley Road Neston Ch¢shire CH64 OSG