# THE MOTHERS UNION (DIOCESE OF HEREFORD)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 249674
- **Other names:** THE MOTHERS UNION (DIOCESE OF HEREFORD BRANCH)
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Oct. 12, 1966
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=249674


## Contact

- **Address:** 2 Old Barn Court, Bircher, Leominster
- **Postcode:** HR6 0AU
- **Phone:** 01568780795
- **Email:** muhereford@live.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1) TO UPHOLD CHRIST'S TEACHING ON THE NATURE OF MARRIAGE AND TO PROMOTE ITS WIDER UNDERSTANDING.  2) TO ENCOURAGE PARENTS TO BRING UP THEIR CHILDREN IN THE FAITH AND LIFE OF THE CHURCH. 3) TO MAINTAIN A WORLD-WIDE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIANS UNITED IN PRAYER, WORSHIP AND SERVICE. 4) TO PROMOTE CONDITIONS IN SOCIETY FAVOURABLE TO STABLE FAMILY LIFE AND FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN. 5) TO HELP THOSE WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS MET WITH ADVERSITY.

**Activities:** The Mothers' Union exists to support Marriage and Family Life through prayer and practical support.Branches in Hereford Diocese meet regularly for prayer, fellowship, raising money for MU charities and engaging speakers.There are meetings and activities for the whole membership of the Diocese.Various outreach projects include supporting Marriage and giving holidays to families in need.

**Area of benefit:** DIOCESE OF HEREFORD




## Classification

- **How:** Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Overseas Aid/famine Relief, Religious Activities, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People



## Areas of operation

- Herefordshire
- Shropshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £14250 | £19286 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £56916 | £49401 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £29889 | £40042 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £27355 | £17403 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £38658 | £27257 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Andria Jane Lewis** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 15, 2018
- ANNE NEWMAN — appointed Oct. 15, 2018
- Barbara Glasspoole — appointed Oct. 15, 2018
- JANET BUMFORD — appointed Jan. 1, 2016
- KALYANI MARY MENON
- LINDA MARGARET MCKINLEY
- Phillippa Wright — appointed Jan. 1, 2025
- Rev Penny Littlewood — appointed Nov. 1, 2018
- Rev Robert North — appointed Jan. 1, 2025
- Sarah Westaby — appointed Jan. 1, 2024