Charity Registration No.. 249927 THE MOTHERS, UNION 8LACKBURN DIOCESE TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 Mothers, Christlan care for families
THE MOTHERS, UNION BLACKBURN DIOCESE Contents Page Legal and Administralive Information Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities 10-11 Balance Sheet 12 Notes to the Financial Statements 13-19
The Mothers. Union Blackburn Diocese Annual Re For the ear ended 31 December 2020 ort of the Trustees Le al and admlni tSve infomiatlon The Trustees submit their report for Th8 Mothers, Union, Blackburn Diocese for the year ended 31 December 2020. Constitutional Arrangements The Mothers, Union, Blaekburn Diocese adheres lo the Constitution of the Mothers, UnK)n and works according to the Diocesan Regulations agreed 74 March 2002. Trustees The ft)Ilowing persons have Served as Trustees during the year 2020. Dale of appointment Completion of office Diocgsan President Enid Nulland 01 January 2010 Deputy Presidenl-Bl8ckburn Archdeaconry Jennifer Towers 01 September 2019 Deputy Presid6nt-LancaslerArchdeaconry Jane Brown 01 January 2016 Unit Co-oKlinators Gillian Ireland K2lh Bill Maureen R¢XJney 01 January 2018 01 April 2019 01 January 2016 31 December 2020 PS1ng Membe Wendy Barber Susan Boull Margaret Elizabeth Cookson Christine Daw8on-Brown' Elaine Geldard Yvonne Howarth Elizabeth Johnston. Judilh Kaye Amanda Kroukamp Patricia Rushlon Cheryl Sandford Margaret Sims Brenda Squires 01 January 2019 01 January 2020 01 January 2019 01 January 2019 01 January 2016 01 March 2016 01 January 2021 01 January 2019 01 January 2015 01 January 2019 01 January 2020 01 April 2016 01 January 2019 06 FebTuary 2021 31 December 2020 Diocesan TnJste8s Sharon Bales Ann Edwards Kathleen Lane, Dorothy Marlin 01 January 2016 01 January 2016 01 January 2015 01 January 2016 fR8signed after the year end. 2Appoint8d after the year 8nd. JAppoNnÉed D08San Trustee l January 2021 following 6 yeats as Presiding Member Trustee.
The Mothers. Unlon Blackburn Dlocese Annual Re For the ear ended 31 December 2020 ort of the Trust¢O5 alandA ministrative Infom7ation Continued Bankers Lloyds Bank plc Fishergale Preston Lancashire PR12JB Independent Examlner Mr P H Taaffe FCA CTA DChA BWM Castle Chambers 43 Castle Street Liverpool L2 9SH Diocesan Secrgtary Susan Willoughby The Beeches Bilsborrow Lane Bilsborrow Laneashire PR3 ORN Dlocesan Treasur8r Marion Barlow 27 Glenmore clayton--wOOdS Lancashire PR6 7TA
The Mothers, Unlon Blackbum Dlocese Annual Re For the ear ended 31 December 2020 ort of the Trust¢ structu Goveman¢e and Mana ement. The MolheTS' Union, B18¢kburn DCeSe is an unincoTpora*ed charity registered under Royal Charter and whose work nSistS of following the Aim and Objects of the Mothers, Union by the advancement of the Christian Religion and by offeTing practical support for families throughout the AngliGan Communion. In this Diocese the President. Deputy Presidents, Presiding Members and Unit co.ordinators are appointed lo the Trustee Board. The President and Deputy Presidents are appointed by the Bishop of 818ckburn in consullalion with the Iruslees. The Presiding IAembers and Unit C(hordinalors are appointed by the Diocesan President in consultation with the relevant Area Dean and Unit Commillees. The four Di0san Trustees are elected by members of the Di0san Council. The Trustee Board meets four limes a year lo agree the broad strategy and areas of activity for the charity. All trustees are expected lo attend a training course which covers their roles and responsibilrties during their temi of office. They are also given copies of the Central and Diocesan Constilulions and a copy of the Chaiity Commission Booklet CC3 'The Essential Trustee.. what you need to know, together with relevant diocesan information including a copy of the accounts. The day-to-day work of the charty ts delegated lo the Diocesan Secretsry and Treasurer. During 2020 the charity employed membeTS of staff. Alm The advancement of the Chflstian Religion in the sphere of marriage and family life. Objects. Perfomiance and Futur& Plans 1. To uphold Christ'8 leaching on the nature of marriage and lo promote its WKler understanding. 2. To encourage parents to bring up their children in the faith and life of the Church. 3. To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service. 4. To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family Ille and the pfoleclion of chiklren. S. To help those whose life has met with adversity. In this Diocese there are three Units, which further the work of the Aim and Objects. They are Action and Outreach, Faith and Policy and, Fundraising and CommunicatK)n. These Units are responsible for several sections to which various projects are allocated. E.9. Social Policy Issuos, Worldwide Issues, Indoor Members Prayer Circle and Away From 11 All holidays. In practise the Units work together to address the Objects. Work whlch was undertaken to fulf511 those Ob-ects included: Actlon and Outreach Away From It All Holiday Scheme (AFIA) Unfortunately, all holidays had lo be Canlled in 2020 which was very dlsappoinling for the families concemed. The holidays, for families in need of a break, are offered in the Blackburn Diocese Mothers, Ljnion earavan on the Lancashire coast. (Object Sl Plans for 2021 to re-offer holidays in the caravan lo the families whose holidays had been cancelled. To ensure Covid-19 safety the holidays would be offered on a week on, week off basis. to work towards the uptake of MO holidays for families with preschool children. - lo research ways to offer day trips for families.
The Mothers, Unlon Blackbum Dloceso Annual Re For the ear ended 31 December 2020 ort of the Tru$tg Royal Lancashire Show The Royal Lancashire Show was cancelled in 2020. Plans for 2021 ~10 take part in the Show, restrictions pemiitting. Mother's Union will have a presence in the Life$lyle Marquee and will display and sell Mothers, Union literature and items from the MU Enterprises Catalogue. This will provide an opportunity to promote Mothers, Union and ils work. {Objecls 1- 51 RefugeeslAsylum Seekers Members of Lancaster and Morecambe Deanery continued to support the City of Sanctuary in Lancaster and were joined by members from the Garstang deanery. A large selection of hygiene and cleanin9 products, collected before March 2020, was delivered, before the first lockdown, lo the City of Sanctuary for distribution lo refugee families. Baby elothing has also been supplied to new mothers who, lileially, have nothing. Iobjecl 51 Plans for 2021 to continue the project in Lancaster and Morecambe Deanery and lo gxlend the project. or something similar, lo the Blackburn with Darwen and Accringlon deaneries. We will explore opportunities to work with other organisations supporting refugees and asylum seekers. Work in Prlsons Due to the government lockdown restrictions no visits lo prisons look place in 2020. A new chaplain was appointed lo Garth Prison during 2020 bul the restrictions prevented the advancement of the Read Together Scheme. Following contact with the chaplain at Wymott Prison, many members provided handmade Christmas decorations for prisoners to send lo their families to help them to maintain wnlact during the lockdown. Blackburn Diocesan Mothers, Union is now part of the national Mothers, Union Prisons, Group which enables contscl and the sharing of ideas with others involved in prison work. (Object 5) Plans for 2021 to advance the Read Together Scheme and to arrange chapel visits if Testriclions allow. and, to continue to provide handmadg Christrnas decorations if the need continues. Knltting projects Many of our members have enjoyed knbtting during the bckdown. As well as continuing lo knit for a premature baby unil, a large number of hearts for hospital chaplains. Christma8 angels for nursing home residents and prayer squarès for Church members who were unable to allend seryices were knitted and dislribuled. Al W8Te very much appreciated by the recipients. (Object 51 Plans for 2021 to continue these prqecls and extend the provision of baby blankets to another maleTnity unit. Worldwlde Llnks Links with Ihe five dioceses allocated to Mothers, Union in Blackburn Diocese have been drfficu during the lockdown but prayer is encouraged al branch level for these dioceses. Plans for 2021 a new Worldwide Links Section Leader has been appointed who will try to re- establish and develop the links, pass on information to the branches and continue lo encourage prayer al branch level. (Object 31
The Mothers, Union Blackburn Diocese Annual Re For tho ear ended 31 December 2020 ort ol Ihe Trustees Falth and Pollcy As always. prayer continues to undefpin all Mothers, Union work and is a vital part of all our aclivilies. Even mofe so has prayer been essenlkql during this year of Covid, of lockdown and curtailment of most of our face-to-face activities. Emergency Prayer Circles are in existence in most of our deaneries and. sadly, have been well used this year. All deaneries have Indoor Members and, although Tea Parties and Church Services have been impossible, members have been kept in touch by their branches and through the Diocesan distribution of Easter and Christmas cards. As il was impossible lo hold a Diocesan Mary Sumner Day Setvice. a virtual Mary Sumner Day Service was arranged and Iransmilled on YouTube. with over seven hundred peop viewing. Our allocated period foT the Mothers, Union Wave of Prayer on 19_ 218t October was planned for group or individual participation. including using video meetings online facilities. Faith & Policy rtems have been included in @ach issue of the MU Diocesan News. The Diocesan Pathway lo Prayer, Scheduled for March 2020, unfortunately had lo be postponed. Plans for 2021- a virtual Epiphany Day Service through YouTube was broadcast on January 2021. All other events. including Deanery Festivals, are on hold until the Covid-19 restrictions are eased. A Diocesan SorvI of Thanksgiving is planned for October 2021 and will be held in Blackburn Cathedral. Other plans fof 2021 are, lo arrange another dale for a Diocesan Pathway lo Prayer. lo develop diocesan and deanery involvement in the Mothers, Union 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence. lo produce an All-age Christmas Prayer CardlBookm8fk. (Objects 3 and 41 Fundraising and Communlcatlon Mothers, Unlon Enterprises {Llterature} The sale of literature was maintained al a higher level than expected due to many members sending cards and gifts in lieu of meeting family and friends. A profit related grant of £1,826, based on 2019 sales, was received in 2020 from MU Enterprises. Two Pop-up Shops had been planned for the year but only one had taken place before the first lockdown. This was held in Blackburn Calhedral where a wide selection of iloms from the catalogue were on display including a 'Sale' table. Feedback was excellent, although because of the pending pandemic it was not as well attended as the previous year. There are no plans at present to hold Pop Up Shops in 2021. but if restrictions allow and members regain confidence in going out. one may be held later in the year. Communlcatlon Infomiatlon Pack Plans for 2021 to update the branch infom81ion pack where relevant, and, if asked. vi811 branch meetings with further information. Webslte The website has been updated and Improved during 2020.
The Mothers, Unlon Blackburn Dlocese Annual Re Forthe ear ended 31 December 2020 ort f the Trustees Plans for 2021- The planned dioeèsan promotional booklet for 2020 was put on hold due lo the inability to hold planning meetings. Planning and production of the booklet will Tesume as soon as face to face meetings are possibk. The current leaflet is out of dale, visually dated 8nd with limited informalron on activities and projects now taking place. The focus will be, How we make differen,. The aim is to promote all major aspects of the charity and increase Mothers, Union visibility within the diocese with the objoclive of increasing membership by allracling new members and retaining existing ones. MULOA - fiothers, Unlon Listgning* ObseNlng. Acting MULOA is the name of the process which has been used lo explore the essence of what il is lo be Mothers, Union, and how we can uniquely contribute to making a real difference in people's lives. During 2020 il had been planned to visit Mothers, Union branches lo talk about the MULOA process with those who were unable lo lake part in the sessions in 2019. All sessions were cancelled. Plans for 2021 The process will be revWed in the light of the newer 'Melamorphosis' theme - an approach to enabling and supporting meaningful relationships with God through inleraclion with the wider community. Interested branches may receive visits to learn about MULOA andlor Metamorphosis, subject to government guidelines. {Oty'ects 1 5} Tralning Programme for 2020 The dissemination and implemenlalion of the parenting course initiated in 2019 had to be abandoned due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Covid-19 also impacted on the planned Sharing Day for 2020 which had to be cancelled. Tralning Programme for 2021 11 is hoped that when Teslriclions are lffted, the planned programme for 2020 may be re-visitgd. This may include, Dlocesan Sharing Day. The fows will be Community Action and Outreach. The guest speaker will be Canon Catherine Hillon, Zonal Trustee for York Province, and fomer Diocesan President of the Manchester Mothers, Union. She will bè asked particularfy lo speak about her outreach work in the Manchester Diocese. Also, Amy Bishop from the Clewer Ini118tive has been invited to speak on the subject of hllodern-Day Slavery. (Objects 1-51 'Parentalk' Support Group.11 is planned to sel up a support network for members who have embarked on Ihe'Parentalk- the Primary Years, course with parentslguardians from their local schools. (Objects 2 and 4} 11 appears possible. however, that the uncertainty surrounding the timing of any return to nomalty will mean that these plans will need lo be held over until 2022. Plans for 2021- Th8 Impact of Covld-19 Unfortunately, plans for 2020 were pul on hold 8nd will continue lo be on hold for the foreseeable future. This does look brighter. with the vaccination process and the relaxation of reslriclions under way. AFIA Caravan Holidays are now being offered, during the school summer holidays, to those whose holKaays were Canlled irb 2020.11 has been encouraging that many members continued to support key workers during the crisis period e.g., making scrub bags, masks, and headbands,. providing ernergency toiletry bags for hospitals,. prayer Squares and hearts for patients were knilled and more recently hals and scarves for the homeless. Members also assisted with food banks.
The Mothers. Union Blackburn Dlocese Annual Re For the ear ended 31 Decembèr 2020 ort of thg Trustees The lolal membership in the Diocese in 2020 was 2,811 wfÉh each member paying a subscription of £20.10 oyt of which £14.50 was fomarded to the central office of Mothers, Union. The balance of subscriptions remaining was ulilized on meeting general adminislialive expenses. All the Unil activities are supported by diocesan funds and in general. the assets of the charity are held lo secure the medium-lerm future. Publlc Bengfit The Iruslees, in accordance with Section 17{51 of the 2011 Charities Act, have taken due regard of the public benefits and acted accordingly. Risk Statement During the year, the trustees have Identifi and reviewed the risks the Charity faS and are confident that all major risks have been assessed and addressed. Flnan¢ial Review The Covid-19 pandemic, with ils associated lockdowns and restrictions, meant that the branches were not able to meet and engage in their usual activities, some of which would have been fundraising. Vwhilst this has brought about a reduction in eXndIture, the loss of income hss been greater. This has resulted in 2020 closing with a reduction in funds. The nel decrease in funds was £20.075,' the impact of this was lessened by the increase of £4,745 in investment value. The charity has 5uificienl reserves to withstand the deficit. The charity relies on support and contributions from ils members to enable the Aim and Objects of the Charity to be mel. Falling membership remains a concern and new ways of educating the branches to accommodate the changes in today's lifestyles In their meetings continue lo be consider&J. Reserves Polic The liuslees have reviewed the reserves of the charity. This review considered the varK)us income and expenditure streams and the need lo match income with commilmenls. The review concluded that lo allow the charity to be managed efficiently and effectively, the unrestricted reserves should be maintained at a minimum l$vel equivalent lo approximately e1ve months of charitable expenditure with a further 250/0 for any special diocesan projects. The Iruslees are reviewing the reserves policy with a view lo identifying and supporting new projects and inilialives across the diocese over the next Nvo to three years. The current level of reserves allows the Iruslees lo contribute lo emergency worldwide appeals, as necessary. Unrestricted reserves as al 31 Decembef 2020 were £306,587., Designated funds al 31 Dember 2020 were £S3,887. The Iruslees agreed lo continue to designate the funds relating to the provision of Away From 11 AII IAFIA} holidays and breaks for families in need. and for the future replacemenl ofthe caiavan. The trustees also agreed to exclude the designated fund from the ca*ulalion of the charity reserves.
Tho Mothers. Union Blackburn Diocese Annual Re For the ear ended 31 Dacember 2020 ort of the Tru8tee8 Trus sRes onslbili les in Relatlon t h Financial Stat&ments The Iruslees are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report and the account8 in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards {United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees lo prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resour$ and application of resources of the charity for that y6ar. In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required lo.. select suitable accounting poIleS and apply them ¢onsistenlly, observe the methods and princ4ples in the Char¢lies SORP. make judgements and eslimales that are rea80nable and prudent. slate whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject lo any material departures disclosed and expLgined in the accounts, and prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with reasonabl8 accuracy al any time the financial po8ltion of the charity and enable them lo ensure that Ihg accounts omply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for tsking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 23 September 2021 and signed on its behalf by Enid Nulland. Trustee and Diocesan President
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE MOTHERS, UNION BLACKBURN DIOCESE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 I report lo the Trustee on my examination of the financial Slalements of The Mothers, Union BlackbuTn Diocese (the charity) for the year ended 31 December 2020. This roport is made solely to the charity's trustee, as a body. in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. My examination has been undertaken so that I might slate lo the charity's trustee those mallers l am required lo slate to them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest exlenl pemilled by law, I do not accept or assurne SponSIbl11ty to anyone other than the charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for my examination. for this report, or for the opinions I have formed. ResponsSbllStles and basls of report As the Trustee of the charity you are responsiljle for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charilles Act 2011 (the 2011 Adl. I report in respect of my examination ol the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directtong given by the Charity Commisson under section 14515llb) of the 2011 Act. Independent oxamlnerfs statement Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial slalemenls in accordance with Acwunling and Reports"ng by Charities preparbng their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) in preference lo the Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Pracliee issued on 1 April 2005 which 1$ referred lo in the exlanl regulations but has now been withdrawn. l understand that this has been done in order forfin8ncial slalements lo provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Aecounting Practice effective forreporting periods beglnning on orafter 1 January 2015. I have completed my examination. I confimF that no mallers have come 10 my attention in connection I1h the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act,. or the financial stslemenls do not accord with those records., or the financial statements *Jo llot comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and conl8nt of accounts sel out in th8 Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requiremonl that the aOUnts give a true and fair view which 18 not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come across no other matters in ftnection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in orderto enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Mr Petèr Taaffe FCA CTA DChA BWM Chartered Accountants Castle Chambers 43 Castle Street Liverpool L2 9SH Dated..
The Pjlothern, Unlon Blackburn Dlocasg ststamont of Finan¢lal Activities for the Year ènded 31 D&cgmbor 2020 Notes Unreglrlcled funds Designated funds Reslri¢led and Endowment funds 2020 Total Income and endowments from: Donalion$,legacies and Subscriptions 86,112 3,206 249 89,567 Other trading activities 21.119 21,119 Investments 2,654 180 23 2,857 Total Incomo 109,885 272 113,543 Expenditure on: Raising fvnds 16,328 16,328 Charitable a¢liwties 111,941 3.454 6,640 122,035 Total Exp•nditure 128,269 6,640 138,363 Nel gains or Ilos8es} on investments 4,745 4,745 Nat incomellexpgnditurell net movomont in funds -13,639 -68 -6.368 -20,075 Transfers bolwaan fund$ 10 .53.755 53,755 R&¢on¢lllation of fvnds.. Totsl funds brought forward 373.981 45,557 419,538 Totsl funds carriod fOard 306.587 53,687 39,189 399,463 The Statement of Financial Activities includes all galns and losses ¢09niSed in the year. All income and expenditure derfve from continuing activities. The notes on pages 13 to 19 fom part of these accounts 10
The Molhgrs. Union Blackburn Diocese statemgnt of Flnanclal Activities for tha Ygar end•d 31 December 2020 Note5 Unrestricted funds Designated funds Reslricled and Endowment funds 2019 Total Income and endowments from: Donalion5,legacies and subscriptions 135,937 5,842 141,779 Other trading activities 57,760 57,760 Investments 3.022 357 3,379 Totsl Income 196.719 6.199 202,918 Expenditure on: Raising funds 23.718 23,718 Charitable activits'es 163,921 5,246 169,167 Total Expendilure 187.639 5,246 192.885 Net gains 01 {Ios5es1 on investments 10,836 10,836 Nèt Incomel{8xppndlturg11 not movgmont in funds 19.916 953 20.869 TranBfers botwegn funds 10 -500 500 Reconclllalion of funds.. Total funds brought forwartl 354,565 44,104 398,669 Total funds carrled fonvard 373,981 45,557 419 538 The Statemtrnl of Financial Activities includes all gains and l(Isses recognised in the yeaT. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activitie5. 11
The Mothers, Unlon Blackburn Diocese Balance Sheet as at 31 Docember 2020 2020 2019 Notes Flxed Assets: Tangible Assets Investments 21,182 256,990 278,172 25.419 249,4fj2 274,831 Total fAxed assets Current Assets: Stocks of ties and literature Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13.8S8 898 108.422 123,176 14,101 845 132,306 147,252 11 Total cun2nt assets Llabllltl8s: Creditors.. Amounts falling due wthin one year. 12 1.886 2,545 N81 current assets 121,291 144,707 Total net a888ts 399 463 419.538 The funds ofthe ch•rlty: Restricted income and endowment funds Designated funds Unrestricted funds 13 13 39,189 53,687 306,587 45.557 373,981 Total charlty funds 399.463 419,538 Approved by the Board of Trusteos on 23 Sgptember 2021 Enld Nutland Dlocgsan President The notes on pages 13 10 19 form part of thes$ accounts 12
Tho Mothtro. Unlon Blackburn Dlot&$è Notos to th$ Flnanclal Statsments forthe yè•rended 31 D8¢trmbèi 2020 Accountlng Poll¢l88'. B8818 of gccourblinll The flnanciql statements ar8 prepared underlhe hSslorical c1 contiOn, with Ihe except of inve61m¢nts whlch are Included al market value. The finandal sl&l8menis are prepared in accordance vlih Ihe Charilies Act 2011. Aecounling and Reporting by Cbgrilies". siatsmenl of Recommgnded Pracii¢e for ch8rilies applO Ihe Financial Reporting $19nd8rd 102 (Janwy 20161 and 8ppllcabl8 accountwig standards. The Is a Publlc 88neft Enlli y as defined by FRS 102. The aceounl$ hav& departed from Ihe char88 (Accoun15 8nd Rtrporisl Regulallons 2008 only lo IhÈ eent laqulred lo provide 8 Iru8 and fail view. This dep8rture h55 inv¢Jved followlng the Slal8ment of Rerommended Pratllc8 for chaFilies applylfig FRS 102 ralherlh8n th8 veNon of Ihe Slalement of RecommeThJed Pracbo whlch Is cef6rreLI lo In Iht Regulalh)ns bul vthich ha5 8inca been wilhdtawn. The attounls are prep8red In steillng. which is fv fiJnctlona¢ currency of Ihg thafity. Monetsry amoun15 In these financial slalements are mtrnded lo the ne8resl E. The chgrily has taken 8dv3nlage ofih8 FYov151on5 Ir4 ItE SORP for Charilles applying FRS 102 Updat8 Bulletin I rLOt to prepare a Statement of Cash Flow5. Donatlons. legaGlas and 8ubxrlptlons Donallons s ountsd for Sn full In the atttsunts h the year in which Ihey arts received. Incowe from a¢ias18 account£d forwhen received in vlew of the unc8rtalnly up lo Ihp point Ihe amounts are recenied. Sub5criplions are accounted for in full In Ihe awunts In the year In whlch they arè rÉcelved. Inromo from otherlrodlng actfvltles Incorne trom othèr trading 8cIMlies Incltsd8s furtraislrvJ Incomè and sales from thp Liièralure Seetlon IMU Énlerprisesl. The Income is recognis8d On the charty has enlKlement lo il 8nd the tharlty Is cert8 thai Ihe Income V11 be reefrlved and 115 monètary vae cgn be measured wllh sufficient gccurary. Income from Inv¢tstm•nts Incorne from Investmen15. includlrvj Int8re5t received. Is Induded vthen rete. Expendlturo Expendilure is induded In the siaiom8nt of fbnanci818dniWÈs on an accruals b851s. knduS1 of any VATwhS¢h cannot be recovered. Expenditure. whtr8 dlrectty allribulable. is alloc&i&d lo raLsing funds. chariiablè acllvilie8 and governance cosis. Chaillable expenditure indudes all expenditurè IncLJrred In the prOVion ofch8ritab S&NSc65, logelhÈr support st5, in PUT5uan¢8 of the chartys objerJDI8s. Pen8lons Th& ¢harMy does nol have a pervJloTh stheme a$ Ih8r6 are no eIVJie erpIe6. nve•tmènts InsImentS ar& slated in the baltsncè sheet at Ihew market value. All movemen15 in volue aw sho¥¥n In the stsleTnenl of financial acllvilies. GalD$ or108ts00 on Invoslmgn¢• Al galD$ and losses are taken lo the statsmènl of 8¢1 activ11S as they arls8. Galns 8nd10sses are ralculaled 85 the difference beiwean the market va1u8 81 tha year end 4nd opening mark81 value. Tjnelble flxed aBg9ts l a5sels wsllng more Ih8t £2.000 afe capi181i5ed Bl &t. Dgprè¢lallon of FSxed Asot* Provi%ion fordepreaalion of red 8ssels held for use by the chariiy Is mad8 al annual rolps Ca[lai& lo spread Ihe cost olaach as5el evenly ov6r Ns exFected usefil lrfe. The d8preciallon ralg Gutrenlly use fo¥ iho e8r8v8n IÉ 12.5'k of c05t. 8t0¢ stock L8 Valued al th2 of cost or rel realisab value. 13
The Moth8¥8' Unlon Blatkbuwn DlocoI0 Note& tts tho Flnanclal StatEmts forthe year trmd8d 31 Derembbr 2020 Iconllnuodl Atcotsntlng Pollclès Icontlnmodl Debtorn Ibbtors are calculal8d al thdr lum reco¥eralAe valua. Cash and Gash 8qulvalfrnts Cash and cash ¥81nIS indude Cash in haThJ. deposits tld al call wth b&nks, 0lh8r 8hort-term Ilqukl Iments ¥th origiftal MaturflS of threa months or Ip55, and bank overdrafts. Credltor8 Ctgdllors aro shown 81 the amounts ¢Jue atth2 B81anc8 Sheet dale for sèrvlces recelved. Goln9 conc•m Al Ihe Ilme of approvlno the accounts ènd as detsilèd In th& Trusl8es' Annual Report aThY Nole 21, IhÈ trusiee8 have considèrtd the Impad of Covid-19 on the cha[Y and the Irustees have a rtrasonabl8 8KpeLalion Ihat Ihtr aiity has ade4uaie resource5 to continue In operational exisl&n¢e forlhe forseeabl? futura. Thus, Ihe tTUSteès ¢onllnue lo adopt Ihe'going concern, basls of accounting in pr&parSng the accounts. Flnanclal Instrument8 The chartty has ekGtsd to apply Ihe promslons of Seclh)n 11 'Basic FinandaS Instruments, and SerIn 12 Y)ther Finanaal InstrumÈnts18sue5' of FRS 102 10 all olits ftnanclal instruments. Fln8ncial inslrumenls are recounised In the chÈtbVs balarKe St¢1 when the charfty tCo9S party to tha conlr8GtuBI provlsons of fv Instrumenl. Flnancial a&&ets and liablilies arè off881, thp amounts presented in the finandal StatennIs, ¥then theie Is a legally tnforceable right lo sel oftlhe retognl&8d amounls and Ihgrè Is an Inl8nUon 10 5etllÈ on a n81 basls 01 to realise Iht as5el and &ètlle the liability simullaneou51y. Ba81¢ fln8nclal &86Ot6 Basic finanual assets. whtch indude debtors and ¢a5h ond bank ba1anc8$. 8re intbalty meatsured al transaction prlTr includiny transaction costs 8nd are sub5equentty tarrled al 8mort1590 cosl using th8 effective interest melhod unless the arr¥ngemenl constitutes a finan9 transacilon, where the Iransadon Is measured al the present value ofihe tulure receipts discounted al q fflgtkel ral8 of Inleregl. Flnllnclal BSS&ts dassifiel 0$ rècelvabb wSlhin on8 year are nol amorti&ed. Baslc WnanclAI liabilili?8, indLKling uedilors and bank Ints ar8 Initl81ty reoogni89d at Iransxvon prke thè arangemenl mn$iilUlèS a financing Iransactlon. where the dèbt Snslrumenl 15 measured 81 Ihe presenl valu8 of Ihe future pgym8nls dlscounled ai a mafkel rale of interest. Finawal liabillies Gla$sifted as payab willn one year ore noi 8mortL8ed. Debt Instruments are subsequÈnUy carrbd al 8mort15ed cost, uslng Ihe effeotwe inleresl rale melhod, Trode credYLof8 afe obligaiitins lo pay for PDod8 or $8rvlces Ihal have bèen 8qulred in the ordinary cours8 of oper8lion$ from suppllers. Amounts payable are cla881fied as current k'abililies il paytrenl 15 due wlhin on8 year or less. If not, Ihey are prÈa8nted 85 non-outrènt Ilabllllles. Trade creditors are re¢ogDlsed initially al Iran5aCtion prict and subsequently asure gt arnortlsed co81 u51ry thp Bfftdve Inteiesl ffjplhi)d. Taxatlon The charity beneffts from vanous èxèmptn8 from taX81ion afford8d by18x legislation arKI15 not11gble 10 corporallon lax on income or gains f8lllNJ vAlhin those eXempln8. The d)arfly is not ab to (ecover Value Added Tax. Expenditur8 Is recorded thB )¢¢ounts Indusfve ofVAT. Crltlcal ac¢ountlng ostlmatO8 aDd ludgèm6nt8 In Ihe appl1call of the ch8rfty¥ accounti polle$. the Iruslees are r8qulred to mak8 ludgémenl8. 6sllmai88 and assurntK)ns èboul Ihe caTrying Df $88els 8nd li8bililies Ih818r8 not reaolly apparent from other sourixs. The eslimales and a8soclaled as5vtP11tsns sre based on historical experience 8nd othtrrfadors that are COnderell lo be ielèvant. Aolual r£sull8 may dlffar from these eslimales. The e51im8ies and vndeTlwng 8ssvrnplions arè revknd on an ong(ky bas. Revlslons lo arLouniing e51imales are recognls8d in Iht pedod in whith thè esllmale is revised wh8r& the revlsion 8ffeGts only thai period, or in tha period o(the t6s1On and [e peiiods wheie the iew51on Bcts bolh curTenl 9nd futur8 periods. 14
Tho Mothers, UDlon Blackburn Olore¥fy Noiès to tho Fln•nclal Statèmont8 lorthg yoar endqd 31 DoC8mbgr 2020 Iconllnuedl Attountlng Policlè8 l¢ontlnuedl Fund Accountlng Thè Molh8rs' Union BI8Gkburn Dk)cese has ¥8rkJuB iypes of funds lof whlc It Is responsible and which requirt separate di8doswe a8 fdlovJs'. Reslrlcted and endovmenl funds.. Donations orlegacies recelved vthlGh are èannarked by the donorfor 5perifK ppos&S wNNn the overall alms of Ihe organIsaOn. These funos may be èndowmenl Income only Iwheie the caplal mu81 be r818ln¢dl ( irrtome and capital (where the doTratioD and income Iherefiom rnay bè UtllisÈdl. Vnresirfct8d funds.. FwKls which may be spent at the dlscietn of tru51eeÈ in furlhèrance of the objects of the charily. Designated fvnds.. Pari of the unrtrslricted fund5 whiGh trustees have edmarked For è spèc¢ purpo98. UTrTe$kncd Dejigted Resirlcied lunds fundi and Ertdovmoni turtd9 2020 Tol$l 2019 Tolal Donatlon8. lega¢l•¥ and sub8¢rlptlong Subgcriplions ODnalions- General Fund DDnations- Caravan Fund Gift Ald Income lax realM Branch and d8an8ry Inco. 'ft6brJnth 8 14de8n8ryawovnt 56,501 2,719 56,501 58,212 2,719 3,874 3.389 6,512 4.828 5,424 12.642 47,104 80.079 121,126 3.206 783 4.828 86 249 Sub-total 76.624 3,206 Donatlons to the IAotlwY8' UDlon worldwldo 8rllaln and Ireland DÈvelopm8nl FunLI Ovti¥8as Fund Olher cantr81 appea15 Workj Rdl8fFLW 600 8.745 663 1.410 12.120 2,500 5,745 663 2,480 9.488 9,488 20.653 ODn81Ions. 98¢leS arNI subscrl)Ucfis 2020 3.206 249 89 567 141779 2019 135,937 5.842 141,779 UThrt$th¢ièd 006hJnoted Resln¢t8d fu$ 2020 Totsl 2019 Total EThlowment lunds othortradlng aetMtI•s 8r8n¢h fundrgisiw incom& Oeanery fundraising incoN Sale of Iles Liieralure $8le8 6.240 6,240 37.717 1,905 70 fj8,(8 20 14,859 20 14,859 2019 57,760 57.760 ImiegtrnBnts gnk inte81 Investment intsresl Dlvloends 25 567 2.062 25 770 2,062 37 1.340 2.002 180 23 180 23 2019 3.022 357
Tho Mother8. Unlon Blackbum fli0¥• Nots8 to tho Flnanclal Stat•m•nts lorthe ygar frndfjd 31 Dècomb8r 2020 l¢ontlnuedl Unre8lrKtd D4sl9nated Rtrstrtctcd funds Jnds and Endowm8 fund 2020 Tolal 2419 Tots Ralslng lund8 Branth fundralslng t>S15 Deanery fundr8isiTrJ costs Llleralure Secti 1.182 1.182 4.048 357 19.313 15,166 15,168 16,328 16,328 2019 23.71e Charlt8bl8 actlvltlfrs Subscripllons lion and Outreach Unil Caravan and AFIA holid8y Feilh and Pollcy Unil Fknan and Central Unil Fun(Jr81sing and Commur4callo Bfanch 8nd deaneryoxpendllure. "If6brJnch I t4 tle&nery8ccounts 40,7eo 1.318 40.760 1.318 7.873 41.580 896 10.085 995 17.193 724 26,668 72.855 95,086 144.328 3,454 4,419 706 17.578 181 24.447 84.992 17,578 2,221 6.640 Sub-tot•l 3.454 Govemance c051s Not8 7 Donallon lo Mothers. APal Donallons to the Molhws, Urrion worftt4Ade CharilablÈ aclivftles 1.759 15,000 10,190 1.759 15.000 10.190 21,885 6640 122.035 169167 Total 2019 163 921 5,246 169,167 GovernJnc& ¢ts unles De8ignyted Restrithd funds 4nd 2420 Total 2019 Tot81 lTrlependenl examSnation nual Accounts- piinlSrvJ cosls Tiuslee ffleeliny cosl$'. Piinling. 5181ionery and poslago vtdeo meelings $ubscrWon Trntee l¥avel 1.224 280 1,224 1.188 351 43 43 112 1.759 910 1.759 2019 2.954 2.954 Goveinanr costs Sndude Ihose assotiated wilh meeting the constitution818rKI $18tutory requIremts of the charily. 16
Thg Mothgr¥' Umlorb Blackbufn DIo¢o89 Noto8 tothfr Flnanclal Statgmènts for tho yearended 31 Decernb?r2020 l¢ohtlttu8dl Tangltylg Flxod A660ts Caravan Totsi Cost as al 1 January 2020 Disposals durlng Ihe ye8r Additions durlno the year 33.891 33.891 a$ at 31 Decemb2r 2020 33,891 Depi8c181ion 88 811 January 2020 Eliminated on d15posal Charge foi tha year 8,472 8,472 4,237 4.237 0$ at 31 December 2020 12.709 Net ttook Value.. as at 31 Opcombtrr 2020 21.182 a¥ al 31 Decernber2019 25,419 25.419 IMf88tmont8 2020 2019 Church In¥trslff*nl Fund- 3.593 Share5 Market value 1 January 2020 60.719 57.883 Unregli4ed ILossllG&in 4,745 10,836 Market Value 31 Dernber 2020 73.464 68.719 Depos11th Church Deposit Furxl 183.526 180,693 Tol81 UK Investrnenls 286.990 249 412 10 Transferd botw••n funds 2020 On 30 Seplember 2020 Ihe TnJ818&S 8greed lo deslgnale £53.755 to prowde Away From ItAII IAFIAI holSdays and breaks for families in neert. and for the lulure replacemenl of the ravan. 2019 The ir8nsf8r of £500 wos to aG¢ount for part of a branch p8rmanenl endownent wNch had been recorded as unre$lrKled in an ekrfiÈry88r. Dèbtors 2020 2019 Lileralur• InsuranGe prepayment 240 658 120 725 12 Cr•dltorn'. Amovrrts fthlllhg duè wh1 on• year 2020 2019 Moih8rs' iknknnworld WKle funds MRC-PAYE Independ8nt Exafflknaliw 19&- 81Xtu 993 264 1.188 371 1,224 17
Thè Molh8r8' ilnlon Blackburn DbDce8e Not•6 to th• Flnandal 5tOtomont• for thè ondod 31 De¢omber 2020 Icontlnuedl 13 AG£umulatod Total funds are unr8slrkled 8part fvom £3g,189 made up as follows.. 8819ral Incomv 1 knuary R•sruc•s 2020 31 Oecemb 2020 R&strl¢ted AFIA legacy IAway From It All hollday$l 8ranth and d&8ttery banrEr fvnds 8ganth donation" Branch legades- dOnatn and iDtqrolt utllJ 8r8nth ovèrsèas fuThl Caravan replacemènt Caravan holidays ocesan banner fuTxI Endowmentfun¥$ Branches- pemanent eDdownent funds Total 375 726 2,0(KJ 4,983 41 30.886 375 761 25 2,000 139 82 4,236 183 4,844 41 23 183 26,623 458 458 6.128 45.557 272 6,640 39.189 Ewdod bhwJ&ifvnd$ 31 D¢(wnbW 2DIg 2019 Rg$trl¢t8d funds AFIA legacy IAway FronTr IIAII hollday81 Branch 8nd deanery banner funds Branch donallon Blanch legaoes- and inierest idi15 Branch overseas fund C8ravan réplacement Caravan hDlld8yS io¢esan banner furKJ Éndowment funds Branches- pertTraneni endtxmnent funds Total 375 376 375 736 2.000 4.983 41 30.836 2.000 3.050 229 357 203 1.963 59 34,715 510 458 so 247 713 458 5.628 44.104 SOD SOD 6,128 5,246 'The £20(X) branch donallon18 held In NS&I Prernium Bonds In the donof$ thom8, 81 fft8 doN)Vs r8ques( and Is not induded in IhÈ ch8rAy 8SS8ts. R8Sthcted fvDds can bs orty used for partlar purposes wthln thg oblects ofllE charity. Restrictions arise when speGifipd by Ihe donor. Thè purposes ol the re51ri¢ted funds are". AFIA leg8cy- for any holidays vthich cannol b& 8ccommthY8led In Ihe caravan and for the gener81 PUIPOSe8 ollheAw8y From It All holiday scheme. Caravan replacement- fund5 taised In 2017 kn rèplace the caravan v1hh was purcased In 2018. Bannerfunds- purchase and m&lnlenance of b8nnÈrs. Legacs- Income deriving from, or c8piiÈI and Incom8, 10 ts used for charhable aclM1188. Overseas fund$- donallon5 given for charitable wotk of thè Mothers. Unlon wollde. BEanch pemanent endowment funds 8re forlhe benefit of the indniKJual branch vthich holds the fuThY. Deslgnated fvnds OD 30 SepiÈmbÈr 2020 tt)8 Trustees agreed to (IpBign&te £53,755 to p[trde Away From ttAII IAFIAI holid8ys and breaks for familiès in red. and for the fulure replacerneDI of the caravan. The fund bylan al 31 December 2020 was E53.687 In¢arniny RoLY(k Ttan#fÈr4 B•knc<at ResouKes Expended Oet4JethfpAs31 DeCemr 2020 l Januèry 2020 Away From ItAH Holhlays and Cur8van rea{Ment 53.687 14 rrnThsactk+ns wlth TruotO8S The Irvslees h8ve not been remunerated durSng the year. Expense5 We reimbur88d to t8 trus188s amounllng to £729.67.. c4mprlsing Ir•vel £388.65. printing. Slallonery and postage £254.62 8nd Vets mèeti$ subscripllon £86.34. 12019.. 1B Irusleès, amounllnp lo £4.2861 18
Th8 Mothor8' Unlon Blackburn 010¢08& Notèts tothè Flftanclal siat8mèiits for thè yèat ondod 31 Dècèmbor 2020 Icontlnwodl Is Truatstr Indornnlty IrbBuranco £159.76 was paKI for Trustee Indemnlly Insurance. 12019.. £327.88) 16 staff ¢08ts and emolumgnt8 Total s18ft wsts for 2 employe re £7.420.12019." £7,2801 No National Insurarte or penslon tonittbulions were payable. ThÈro were no ÈmpbyÉÉÈ with &molumgnls abov8 £60.000.12019.' nlll Th@ werè rt-liM0 $18ff employed. with o fijlpllme equivalent ofless Ihan 0.512019.. < 0.51 Key managemenl slaff $ts were.. 2020 2Dt9 Dh)cesaD Secretsry Dh)ees8n Treasurer 3,710 3.710 7,420 3.640 3.e40 7,280 17 Indapondont ExamsttIon 2020 2019 Fee 1.224 1.188 18 Analysls of ne¢ as59ts betwqon funds Tolal rd8883 31.Dee fiwJu$8 Resllided Income and endowmanl funds Deslgnated fuT$ Unrestdded funds 21,182 S.440 39.189 42.577 53,687 208 973 97,614 306,587 256 990 121,291 399.463 12,567 21.182 Tingibl T81 31C ReslfiGleil iDcorne anLI end¢)vfflgntfund8 DespJnated furyjs Unrestricted funds 25.419 5,417 14,721 45,557 243.995 129.986 373.981 249 412 144,707 419.538 26.419 Rèlated party tr•nJa¢tio#ts There were rK) Iran5aGtions wrfh related partie5 during the year other than Ihose dlsclo8ed in Not& 14. Fln•n¢l•l I¢Tmn 2020 2019 CorylTrg omount ot flnonclal 488et8 06bl Instrumen15 measured al amortLsed cost Eqully Inslrumenls rn88sured al fafv vallta fOB.662 256 990 132,426 249,412 381.838 Cènylng amount of Iln8ncb•l Ikgblllths Mè8SUfed 81 amortised cost 1,514 2.181 Flnancial assets mèasthed at amortw tost comprise debtors, opsh and cwsh fjqulvabnl5. FinanGk41 Ir8bilits mea&ured at smortO Gost mpriSe Greililors and accwals. 21 Post Balanco ghegt Evgnts Tho Impact of ¢ovld-19 Al the lirne of approving Ih15 reporf. the Charlly conlSnues to run at a reduced level, as il dld during Iho Eockdown month5 of March lo June 2020. November 2020 aThJ January 10 2021 dutr 10 the G¢wetnmenl's socqal dslandng and lockdown measurès. Howav8r. the trusiees coniinuad lo me&t r8molely during the periods of bckdown and members supported key workeFS In 8 variety of ways. Followlng the unlocklng In July 2021 branch?$ are gradually s18rting to meet physically and are be9lnnlng lo engage in Iheir cl8ri18ble acllviU&s. Trusttrts weré able lo meet 5thysicBlly on 23 Seplember2021, albeit wlth soclal dlslancing and the use of face eoverlrgs. In July 2020 the Chsrlly coniiibi*tsd £15.000 10 th& cenlral MotherÉ' Union'8 UFgeDt Appeal to help milkJ818 th& Impad oflhÈlr loss of f8V8nu8 du& lo cod-19. The chalY w8s not elSySbl8 to recèive any grants undèr the Govemmenl'5 Cowd-19 support xhemès and il wa5 nol necessary tD fvrfouyh any slafl. Charily is x¢ting 10 mÈke a ltsss in 2021 due lo Covid-19 bul h85 sUffI8n1 re88Ms to cover Ihk.
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