
## LLANDAFF DIOCESAN MOTHERS’ UNION 

## REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 250224 

Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st December 2021 

The Trustee Board are pleased to submit their report and accounts for the year ending 31[st] December 2021. 

## **Board of Trustees who served during the year ending 31st December 2021.** 

**Diocesan President: Susan Rivers Vice Presidents: Nicola Webber Jodie Taylor Elizabeth Jones General Trustees: Julie Davies Jean Starr** 

**Unit Co-ordinators: Barbara Treharne Margaret Jones Lowrie Washington-Jones Raye Saunders** 

The present Board was elected from 1[st] January 2019 until the 31[st of] December 2021. The Trustee Board now comprises of experienced and new members. _There is a vacancy for an elected member from the Archdeaconry of Margam._ 

The Diocesan President, Vice-Presidents, General Trustees and Unit Co-ordinators are elected by Members of the Diocesan Council by a simple majority. 

The Diocesan Secretary and Diocesan Treasurer (non-voting) remain unchanged and ratified annually by the Board. 

The Diocesan Chaplain is appointed by the Bishop. 

## **Bankers: HSBC BANK, 61 High Street, Cowbridge, CF71 7YJ** 



## **LLANDAFF DIOCESAN MOTHERS’ UNION** 

The Purpose of the Mothers’ Union is to be especially concerned with all that strengthens marriage and Christian family life. 

The Aim of the Society is the advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life. 

To carry out this Aim and the Objectives of the Mothers’ Union are: 

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 of the 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 the protection of children. 

5. To help those whose family life has met with adversity. 

Membership is open to all who: 

(i) Have been baptised in the name of the Holy Trinity. 

- (ii) Declare their support for the aim and objectives of the Society. 

## **Responsibilities of the Trustees** 

They shall debate, consider, and determine all matters of policy and strategy to be affected 

on behalf of Llandaff Diocesan Mothers’ Union. 

They shall manage and supervise the finances of the Society and review and evaluate the work of the Society. 

They shall receive, consider, and respond to all resolutions received from the Diocesan Council. 

Procedures are in place for the regular training of Trustees to ensure good practice and awareness of their responsibilities. Training is also given to Deanery and Branch officials at regular intervals. 

## **Risk Management** 

The Trustees confirm that the major risks to which the charity is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, have been reviewed and systems have been established to mitigate those risks. 

## **Reserves Policy** 

The Trustees have reviewed the reserves of the Charity. This review considered the nature of the income and expenditure streams, the need to match variable income with fixed commitments and the nature of the reserves. The review concluded that to allow the Charity to be managed efficiently we should aim to keep reserves at their present level, which equates to approximately 12 months of charitable expenditure also bearing in mind our A.F.I.A. project which puts a high financial demand on our expenditure. During 2019, the Trustee Board took the decision to retain current reserves to enable the Charity to be managed efficiently. 

## **Organisation** 

Llandaff Diocesan Mothers’ Union is autonomous and is one of the sixty-six federated Mothers’ Union Charities in the British Isles. As such it operates in conjunction with the central charity of the Mothers’ Union at Mary Sumner House, 24 Tufton Street, London, SW1P 3RB. The 



Charity has over 4 million members in 84 countries and lobbies local and national government on issues affecting family life and campaigns to change legislation, where necessary. 

## **Llandaf Diocese Mothers’ Union** 

The Llandaff Diocese Mothers’ Union is managed by the Board of Trustees which comprises the Diocesan Secretary and Diocesan Treasurer, Diocesan Chaplain (non-elected) a Diocesan President, three Vice Presidents each representing an Archdeaconry, three elected Trustees one from each Archdeaconry and four elected Unit Coordinators. The Units are Faith and Policy, Marketing, Action and Outreach and Finance and Administration. These Units are run by the elected Coordinator and have Trustees and members who act as Unit Advisors undertaking the work of each Unit. 

Following a new Mothers’ Union (Central Charity) Constitution passed in 2018, the Llandaff Diocese Mothers’ Union Constitution was updated and ratified, conforming to the amended Rules and Regulations therein, in 2019. 

In 2021 there were 80 Branches and 1533 members of the Mothers’ Union in the Diocese. A few members choose to become Deanery or Diocesan members, and do not belong to a specific Branch. 

The organisation, whether at Diocesan, Deanery or Branch levels aims to reach out to those in need of all ages and especially with families and married couples. Members raise funds for use at local, national, and international levels. 

All the work is underpinned by Prayer and the membership is involved in a range of Prayer and Worship events across the Diocese. This work is supported by the Mothers’ Union Chaplain, Revd. Sandra Birdsall. 

Llandaff Diocese is linked with five Overseas Dioceses and attempts to keep in close touch with them. 

To enable all members to be well informed, a publication named ‘In Touch’ is produced which includes all up to date news on projects and Branch Life. This was distributed four times a year. 

The website, namely **mothersunionllandaf.org.** is constantly updated and is favourably viewed by members. There is a Facebook account to keep members updated with news and events. 

During 2021 the Trustee Board met frequently on Microsoft Teams or on Zoom in response to the Coronavirus pandemic and its impact on the charity; Deanery Leaders and Officers meetings were held, to disseminate information to branches and members. In 2021 it was not possible to hold a Diocesan General Meeting due to Government restrictions and many members not being able to access the internet. The individual Units met on Zoom a regular basis to undertake the work of the Charity through its many initiatives and to ensure that communication is kept at its highest level. A report from each Unit is presented at the Trustee Board meeting. 

All Trustees have signed the Trustee Code of Conduct produced by Mothers’ Union. In addition, a Deanery Leaders Code of Conduct was produced and has been signed by all Deanery Leaders. 

The Trustees have considered the requirements of the Charity Commissioners regarding public benefit and are satisfied that the activities of the Llandaff Diocesan Mothers’ Union meet these requirements. 

## **Highlights** 

During March 2020, members of the Trustees were trained on the use of Microsoft Teams by the IT department of Mothers’ Union Central Charity. This proved beneficial in enabling members to communicate during the first lockdown. 



The purchase of a Zoom account, with a subscription which is renewed annually, enables greater communication across the Diocese, as Microsoft Teams was limited to Trustees and did not address the needs of members. The Zoom account enables Units, Deaneries and Branches to meet and communicate effectively throughout the year. 

A Digital Virtual Volunteering project was set up to support members and members of church congregations with developing IT skills through the loan of devices. This was to enable those who could not access the internet to communicate with others and follow church services. In 2020, four Apple iPads and 11 mobile Wi-Fi units were purchased in conjunction with Digital Communities Wales through a Pathfinder project. Four iPads were also purchased by Llandaff Diocese to support the project. The project continued throughout 2021. 

Twice weekly devotions were produced by our Mothers’ Union Chaplain, Revd. Sandra Birdsall, and these were distributed throughout the Diocese by email, Facebook and our website and through the post to support and keep in contact with members. 

## **Ongoing Projects:** 

## (1) **‘Away from it All’** 

This is our main project but unfortunately, we were unable to offer holidays to families in need due to the pandemic and government regulations. The impact of the Coronavirus pandemic also saw a lack of fundraising for the caravan. Despite this we were offered a favourable trade in price for our caravan in order to purchase a new caravan and the Charity agreed to purchase a new Caravan at Parkdean Caravan Park, Trecco Bay, Porthcawl in 2021. This provides families who have met with adversity or have suffered traumatic events, to a week’s holiday, free of charge.  Members give their time freely and work tirelessly to raise funds, as this project relies entirely on the membership plus any ‘sponsored’ events that may arise. The season lasts for approximately 30 weeks, with one family a week given a free holiday. The families are sponsored and recommended to us due to their circumstances, for consideration. Families receive a supermarket voucher of £25 to purchase basic essentials at the start of their holiday. 

During the 2021 holiday season 18 families benefited from a holiday in the caravan. A breakdown of statistics shows that 42 Adults (>55 = 12, <55 = 30), 34 children (13+ = 4, 12= 30), 6 Single parent families ,22 Adults with physical or mental health problems and 11 Children with physical or mental health problems benefitted from an Away From It All Holiday. 

The Open Week at the Caravan is held each July for members to visit and see the facility for themselves, and this occurred in 2021. 

## (2) **Prison Work** 

Volunteers continue to attend and support the children’s play area and creche at Parc Prison Bridgend and Llandaff Mothers’ Union was successful in obtaining a grant to purchase toys for the play area once again but due to the pandemic the children’s play area was closed and no volunteering took place in 2021. 

## **(3)Wedding Fairs** 

The Action and Outreach Unit have reached out to the community by promoting Christian Marriage at Wedding Fairs throughout the Diocese but this was not possible due to COVID restrictions. 

## (4) **Outreach Work** 

A range of projects exist across the Diocese, and these continued to be severely affected by the Coronavirus. Members were highly creative and supported need in the community by various craft projects – knitting hearts for COVID patients, sewing scrub bags and masks, supporting food banks and supporting members, especially those who were isolated and lonely due to shielding through phone contact. 

- (5) During 2021 there were approximately 100 Indoor Members. These members are unable to attend monthly branch meetings, due to their disability or circumstances but benefit by being kept in touch by letter twice a year. They also receive Easter/Christmas cards which also includes a letter from the Worldwide President each time. 



(6) The Faith and Policy Unit organised and held some worship events, many of which were online. 

The Annual Wave of Prayer was provided for members to follow in their own homes or follow online. The unit provided an effective contribution to the 16 Days of Activism Campaign in November was held online. 

## **Future Plans** 

It is the Trustees’ wish that the Charity continues to undertake its Faith and Worship, Action and Outreach and Marketing functions but with the uncertainty of lockdowns, different variant strains of the Coronavirus and government regulations it has proved difficult to plan for 2022 but all agree with the need to move cautiously and plan for events as circumstances allow. 

The Trustees agreed the accounts on 6 September 2022. 


## **Sue Rivers** 

President, Llandaff Diocesan Mothers’ Union 


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Appendix A – List of Projects at Branch, Deanery and Diocesan Level<br>2021<br>(planned and undertaken when Government Regulations allowed).<br>Branch, Deanery Project<br>or Diocese<br>Llandaff Diocese Supporting  Weeklong caravan holiday at Trecco Bay<br>family life Porthcawl<br>Llandaff Diocese Praying A range of prayer-based events that occur<br>daily, weekly, monthly, or annually - Quiet<br>Days, Archdeaconry Eucharists, Advent<br>Carol Service, Retreats, Diocesan Prayer<br>Diary, Prayer Chain<br>Llandaff Diocese Praying Communication via What's App with linked<br>Diocese Nebbi in Uganda exchanging news,<br>photographs, and mutual prayers<br>Rhondda Deaner Gifts of love Providing ingredients for healthy meals at a<br>y home for residents with mental and social<br>health issues (Gwalia Housing)<br>Rhondda Deaner Nurturing  Carols and mince pies with residents<br>y faith (Gwalia Housing)<br>Rhondda Deaner Gifts of love Providing Christmas gifts for families who<br>y are on the edge and struggling to survive<br>(Valleys Kids)<br>Pontyprid Deaner Gifts of love Supply ingredients for older clients who<br>d y have had drug and alcohol addiction, to<br>cook a meal together. This develops life<br>skills (Castle House, Treforest)<br>Pontyprid Deaner Supporting  Social event to fund raise for AFIA caravan<br>d y family life<br>Cardiff Deaner Offering  Provide refreshments at Cocaine<br>y service Anonymous Meetings<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Bridgend Deaner Offering  Keeping in touch with  Branch Leaders and<br>y Service members throughout lockdowns<br>Penarth &  Deaner Campaigning  Social fundraising events for various MU<br>Barry y projects e.g. Colour Fair, Garden party<br>Cynon  Deaner Gifts of love Supplying ingredients for residents to cook<br>Valley y a lunch monthly<br>Cynon  Deaner Gifts of love Provide home set-up packs and toiletries<br>Valley y for residents as they move into<br>independent living accommodation<br>Cynon  Deaner Gifts of love Supplying toiletries and gifts to Women’s'<br>Valley y Aid (mothers and children) at Christmas,<br>Easter, and Summer<br>Neath Deaner Campaigning  Social and community fundraising events<br>y supporting various MU projects. E.g.<br>afternoon teas, Colour fairs.<br>Merthyr &  Deaner Campaigning  Social fundraising events for various MU<br>Caerphilly y projects e.g. Colour Fair, Skittles Evenings<br>Bargoed Branch Supporting  Practical and financial support for AFIA<br>family life<br>Bargoed Branch Gifts of love Clothes for babies donated to Samara Aid<br>Caerphilly Branch Gifts of love Collecting toiletries for dignity packs for<br>Llamau Women's Refuge and Tyfu Charity<br>supporting homeless in the town<br>Contributions to Foodbanks<br>Caerphilly Branch Nurturing  Providing Baptism cards and Anniversary of<br>faith Baptism cards<br>Caerphilly Branch Crafting  Christmas knitted tree project - leaves<br>made into blankets and donated to the<br>Homeless<br>Caerphilly Branch Crafting  Knitting Fish ’n Chip jumpers for babies in<br>Africa<br>Caerphilly Branch Gifts of love Providing resources for wet weather bags<br>for children holidaying in AFIA caravan<br>Caerphilly Branch Offering  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>service lockdowns<br>Caerphilly Branch Developing  Help members use technology – Zoom,<br>Skills emails and use of devices<br>Caerphilly Branch Nurturing  Providing spiritual support to members<br>faith through Devotions, Reflections and Wave<br>of Prayer.<br>Caerphilly Branch Gifts of love Providing toiletries for COVID-19 patients in<br>local hospitals<br>Eglwysilan Branch Praying Prayers offered for the needy, locally, and<br>worldwide<br>Eglwysilan Branch Gifts of love Christmas knitted tree project - leaves<br>made into blankets and donated to the<br>Homeless<br>Gelligaer Branch Gifts of love Knitting of Angel pockets and Premature<br>baby clothes for local hospitals.<br>Gelligaer Branch Offering  Community Coffee morning.<br>service<br>Gelligaer Branch Gifts of love Practical and financial support for AFIA<br>Llanfabon Branch Gifts of love Practical support and donations for Parish<br>Food Bank, Homeless and Women's Refuge<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Llanfabon Branch Gifts of love Practical and financial support for AFIA<br>caravan in the form of an Auction<br>Pant  Branch Gifts of Love Contributing to foodbanks<br>Dowlais<br>Merthyr  Branch Gifts of love Providing and serving hot meals to the<br>St. David's Homeless in Merthyr<br>Merthyr  Branch Nurturing  Open the Book, bible stories to local<br>St. David's faith schools<br>Treharris Branch Gifts of love Providing warm clothing and Christmas<br>gifts to Merthyr Tydfil Homeless Outreach<br>Project<br>Ystrad  Branch Campaigning  Various fund-raising events for MU projects<br>Mynach worldwide<br>Pontlottyn Branch Gifts of love Collection for local food banks<br>Pontlottyn Branch Gifts of love Knitted hats and scarves, angel pockets<br>twiddlemuffs<br>Pontlottyn Branch Offering of  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>service lockdowns<br>Aberavon Branch Supporting  Nosh and Natter project aimed at younger<br>family life women to enhance family life<br>Baglan Branch Supporting  Tea and Chat Baby Group to support family<br>family life life and communication<br>Caerau &  Branch Offering  Provide weekly lunches for the lonely<br>St  service<br>Cynfelin<br>Pyle &  Branch Gifts of love Providing donations and support for<br>Kenfig Hill Women Seeking Sanctuary<br>Pyle &  Branch Supporting  Fundraising for AFIA and making wet<br>Kenfig Hill family life weather bags<br>Pyle &  Branch Gifts of love Crafting Items for NHS workers – scrubs<br>Kenfig Hill bags<br>Sancks and treats for Key Workers<br>Knitting blankets/ jumpers for children<br>Pyle &  Branch Nurturing  Bibles for Baptism<br>Kenfig Hill Faith<br>Tonna  Branch Crafting Knitted blankets, caps and scarves for<br>nursing homes<br>Tonna  Branch Gifts of Love Donations to foodbanks during lockdown<br>Tonna  Branch Offering  Services to residential homes throughout<br>Service the year<br>Margam Branch Supporting  Fundraising e.g. Bring and Buy for MU<br>family life projects local and worldwide<br>Newcastle Branch Offering  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>Service lockdowns. Potted plant on Mothering<br>Gifts of Love Sunday<br>Newcastle Branch Gifts of Love Fair Trade, supporting poor communities<br>through sale of goods<br>Newcastle Branch Nurturing  Supporting families at Weddings, Baptisms,<br>Faith Funerals.<br>Baptism Visits  and Children’s Corner in<br>Church<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Newcastle Branch Supporting  Fundraising for AFIA<br>Family Life<br>Newcastle Branch Gifts of Love Crafting Baby items<br>Knitting Items for Residential Care Homes –<br>twiddlemuffs, blankets<br>Newcastle Branch Gifts of Love Donations to foodbanks for the Homeless<br>Newton  Branch Supporting  Providing Coffee Mornings and lunches for<br>Nottage family life the Elderly and Lonely<br>Newton  Branch Offering  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>Nottage Service lockdowns<br>Port Talbot Branch Gifts of love Providing resources for local Women's Aid<br>Pyle and  Branch Offering  Providing Community Coffee Mornings<br>Kenfig service<br>Canton  Branch Crafting  Knitting for various MU projects<br>Benefice<br>Canton  Branch Gifts of love Providing resources for the Homeless in<br>Benefice Cardiff<br>Canton  Branch Gifts of love Fundraising for AFIA<br>Benefice<br>Canton  Branch Gifts of love Providing resources for Ty Bronna Church<br>Benefice Army Hostel (Homelessness)<br>Canton  Branch Campaigning  Various fund-raising events for MU projects<br>Benefice worldwide<br>Fairwater Branch Offering  Providing Afternoon Tea for Senior Citizens<br>service<br>Fairwater Branch Nurturing  Providing Baptism Support for families<br>faith<br>Fairwater Branch Supporting  Providing Outreach and Support to new<br>family life families attending Church<br>Fairwater Branch Offering  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>service lockdowns<br>Fairwater Branch Gifts of Love Supporting Foodbanks<br>Fairwater Branch Supporting  Monthly Coffee Mornings to raise funds for<br>family life AFIA<br>Llandaff Branch Crafting  Knitting teddies for children holidaying in<br>AFIA caravan<br>Llandaff Branch Supporting  Practical resources and financial support<br>family life for AFIA caravan.<br>Llandaff Branch Offering  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>Service lockdowns<br>Llandaff Branch Gifts of Love Donations to the Food Bank / Trussell Trust<br>Llandaff Branch Offering  Stewarding and helping in Cathedral Shop<br>Service<br>Llandaff Branch Campaigning  Various fund-raising events for MU projects<br>worldwide<br>Radyr Branch Gifts of love Providing toiletry packs for emergency<br>hospital admissions<br>Radyr Branch Gifts of love Providing Christmas gifts for children and<br>single mothers at Hafan Flats<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Radyr Branch Nurturing  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>Faith lockdowns<br>Radyr Branch Gifts of love Collecting items e.g. ring pulls for Purple<br>Community Fund<br>Radyr Branch Campaigning  Providing a cake stall on Mothering Sunday<br>in support of make a Mothers' Day<br>campaign<br>Radyr Branch Campaigning  Various fund-raising events for MU projects<br>worldwide<br>St Fagan's Branch Offering  Regular visits to local Nursing Homes<br>service providing prayer services every three<br>months.<br>St Fagan's Branch Offering  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>service lockdowns<br>St Fagan's Branch Gifts of love Financial support for AFIA<br>St Fagan's Branch Campaigning  Various fund-raising events for MU projects<br>worldwide<br>Tongwynla Branch Gifts of love Collecting items e.g. ring pulls for Purple<br>is and  Community Fund<br>Taffs Well<br>Tongwynla Branch Gifts of love Contribution to food banks<br>is and<br>Taffs Well<br>Tongwynla Branch Gifts of love Fundraising for AFIA<br>is and<br>Taffs Well<br>Tongwynla Branch Offering  Worship service at Care Home<br>is and  service<br>Taffs Well<br>Tongwynla Branch Offering  Hosting Open Church mornings<br>is and  service<br>Taffs Well<br>Tongwynla Branch Campaigning  Various fund-raising events for MU projects<br>is and  worldwide<br>Taffs Well<br>Whitchurc Branch Crafting  Knitting suitable items for Dementia<br>h Sufferers e.g. Twiddlemuffs. Items for Baby<br>Unit in UHW<br>Whitchurc Branch Gifts of Love Fundraising for AFIA<br>h<br>Whitchurc Branch Offering  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>h service lockdowns<br>Whitchurc Branch Gifts of love Donations to foodbanks, items for COVID<br>h patients in hospitals<br>Clydach  Branch Nurturing  Providing Bibles at Baptism<br>Vale faith<br>Clydach  Branch Crafting  Knitting blankets for elderly and homeless<br>Vale<br>Clydach  Branch Gifts of love Collecting Toiletries and Nightwear for<br>Vale patients at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda<br>Clydach  Branch Praying Providing monthly Prayer service at Taliesin<br>Vale Old People's Home. Also providing<br>Christmas Gifts to residents.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Penygraig Branch Nurturing  Providing Bibles at Baptism<br>faith<br>Ystrad  Branch Nurturing  Providing Bibles and cards at Baptism<br>Rhondda faith<br>Cwm  Branch Nurturing  Open the Book project with local schools<br>Ogwr faith<br>Pencoed Branch Nurturing  Open the Book project with local schools<br>faith<br>Pencoed Branch Supporting  Annual Easter Afternoon Tea to raise<br>family life money for AFIA<br>Pencoed Branch Offering  Supporting Church Activities – Fairs,<br>Service Refreshments<br>Pencoed Branch Nurturing  Monthly Service at Care Home<br>Faith<br>Pencoed Branch Gifts of Love Operation Christmas Child, Knitting hats<br>and scarves<br>Pencoed Branch Offering  Food Bank Helpers and donation to Food<br>service Bank<br>Pencoed Branch Gifts of Love Christmas Collection of items for the<br>Homeless<br>Pencoed Branch Nurturing  Messy Church<br>Faith<br>Pencoed Branch Offering  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>Service lockdowns<br>Llangynwy Branch Supporting  Fundraising for AFIA through Lent and<br>d with  Family Life Advent lunches<br>Maesteg<br>Llangynwy Branch Gifts of Love Crafting knitted items for local hospitals<br>d with  and care homes<br>Maesteg<br>Llangynwy Branch Nurturing  Supporting families at Baptisms.<br>d with  Faith<br>Maesteg<br>Llangynwy Branch Gifts of Love Donations to foodbanks for the local<br>d with  community<br>Maesteg<br>Llangynwy Branch Offering  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>d with  Service lockdowns<br>Maesteg<br>Llangan Branch Supporting  Fundraising for AFIA<br>Family Life<br>Llangan Branch Gifts of Love Crafting Baby items for abroad and<br>hospitals<br>Llangan Branch Offering  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>Service lockdowns<br>Gabalfa  Branch Campaigning  Following a service for Mary Sumner Day, a<br>Bring and Buy fundraising event<br>Llanishen Branch Gifts of love Collecting resources for wet weather bags<br>for AFIA Caravan<br>Cilfynydd Branch Offering  Visiting past and elderly MU members in<br>service care homes<br>Cilfynydd Branch Gifts of love Collecting for the Shoebox Appeal<br>Hopkinsto Branch Gifts of love Providing toiletries for Women's Aid and<br>wn household items for those being re-housed<br>Hopkinsto Branch Offering  Host Lenten lunch for Christians Together<br>wn service Pontypridd<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>





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Hopkinsto Branch Offering  Visiting past and elderly MU members in<br>wn service care homes and Indoor Members<br>Hopkinsto Branch Gifts of love Collect for Rhondda Food Bank<br>wn<br>Hopkinsto Branch Nurturing  Major role in Spring and Autumn Church<br>wn faith Fairs, outreaching to the wider community-<br>lonely, bereaved<br>Llantrisant Branch Offering  Providing support for Dementia Support<br>service Group<br>Llantrisant Branch Offering  Catering for Lenten lunches for the<br>service community<br>Llantrisant Branch Gifts of love Practical support for Parish Food Bank<br>Llantrisant Branch Offering  One member is a Street Pastor<br>service<br>Llantwit  Branch Crafting  Knitting items for premature babies<br>Fadre<br>Llantwit  Branch Gifts of love Knitting and donating pre-loved baby items<br>Fadre to vulnerable families in the community<br>Llantwit  Branch Gifts of love Collecting for the Operation Christmas<br>Fadre Child<br>Llantwit  Branch Nurturing  Coffee mornings for Church Outreach<br>Fadre faith<br>Llantwit  Branch Crafting Scrubs bags for NHS and Care Home<br>Fadre workers. Face masks<br>Llantwit  Branch Gifts of love Collect and volunteer for Pontypridd Food<br>Fadre Bank<br>Pontyprid Branch Offering  Visit local residential homes<br>d service<br>Pontyprid Branch Gifts of love Contributing to the education and<br>d rehabilitation of previously homeless adults<br>by supplying ingredients for a meal to be<br>cooked<br>Pontyprid Branch Gifts of love Collect for Pontypridd Food Bank<br>d<br>Pontyprid Branch Gifts of love Collect Easter Eggs for Romania Charity<br>d<br>Rhydyfelin Branch Nurturing  Alternating Evensong and Communion<br>faith twice monthly at local residential homes<br>Rhydyfelin Branch Gifts of love Collect for Pontypridd Food Bank<br>Rhydyfelin Branch Supporting  Organising Children’s Clubs during term<br>family life time<br>Rhydyfelin Branch Nurturing  Organising Messy Church<br>faith<br>Rhydyfelin Branch Offering  Keeping in touch with members throughout<br>Service lockdowns<br>Colwinsto Branch Gifts of love Practical and financial support for AFIA<br>n Llandow<br>and<br>Llysworne<br>y<br>Llantwit    Branch Supporting  Looking after children in the play area<br>family life within the Visit Hall<br>Llantwit Branch Offering  Providing emotional support to Service<br>service Veterans who are inmates often suffering<br>from PTS<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>




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ANNUAL REPORT
FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2021
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2021
2021
2021
2020
¥J20
2020
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Carovari
52805
52805
29779
29779
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8337
15167
8337
26164
14567
26164
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24683
28418
28418
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-17227
23026
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108697
6777
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23026
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Llandaff Diocesan Mothers. Union
I report on the accounts of the Llandaff Diocesan Mother's Union for the year ended 31
December 2021 which are set out on pages 3 and 4.
Respeciive Responsibilides of Trustees and Examiner
The ch47rity's trustees are responsible foi. the prepariltion of the accounts. The chclrity's
trustees consider tl)Jr ali aiidit is not required lor tlii_% year under <ectinn 144(2Jof the
Charities Act 2011 [201 I Att) aiid that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to =
Exaiiiine thc accounts under section 145 of thc 2011 Act..
To follow the pruLcdiires laicl down in thc %L'nL'ral DireLtions Kiven by thL'
Charily Commission iiniEL'r se¢litsn 145{5)[b} of ihv 2011 Ait: dnd
'I'o state wherher particular matters hcive come to my atrention.
Basis of Independent F.xaminer's Stateinent
My examinatioi) was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the
Chai'ity Commission. An examination include% a rewew of the accounting Tecords kept
hy the charity and a compari.son of rhe accounts presented ivith those records. It 31so
includes con.sideration ot an! uniisual items or disLlosiires in the accouiits, and seeking
explanationg from you as trv.stees concerninR such matters. ThL' procedures undL%rt3ken
do not providL' all the LvidencL' that wuuld rL'4uirL' dn aiidit. and LunsequL'ntly nu
opinion is Liivell d5 tu wlieiher Llle aLLounls presenl a 'lriie aiid fciir view. Jiid tlie report
is litniteil tu ihoSL matters set out in ihe stateinent below.
Independenl Examiner's Staienient
In ioiiwiertkuii witli iny ex'iiniiiatii)n. Inatter lia.s coi)ie to my ittenticJn=
(l) which gives i)ie I'easoiiable caLLse to believe that any material in respect of
reqiiirernents
to keep propel. accaunting recni-ds iii accordaiiLe M'ith 130 olthe 2011 Act and
t(J prepare accounLs whTch accord in thc aiiuuntink rccurds dnd comply with the
accountinK requirL'mL'nts of the 2011 Act:
have not been mer: or
(2} to which, in my opinioni iittention should be drawn in order to enable a proper
undersranding of tlie accounts to be reached.
Name- Gareth Ivorlohn FCA
Relevanl profcs5ional qurfililication or ho
'ales
n5titute uf Chartered AcLountJnts in Enxland and
Addre%N:
Enterpri%e Cenlre. Uwyiiypia Rudd, Tuiiyp4indy. CF40 2rr
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Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustee5 of
Llandaff Dfjocesan MotheT5' Union
I report on rhe accounts of the Llandaff Diocesan Morhefs Union for rhe yei4 r ended JI
DL'IXTinlJLr 202 1 wFIiLI1 yul ()11 P4bb¥S 3 and 4.
RcspL'L(iVL RL%prJn>ibi15tiL'S ofTrus(eL%> attd Ix4lmiiiCf
'lthe charitvs triisrees are responsible. for the. prep.Iririon of the accounrs. lThe ch,Iriry'¥
'usieLS con>idLI' tli6lt audil is i)oi r¢4uircd lor tliis ytar uiidLI- seclioii 14412lot rjie
CTh*1ririps Arr IU I I (1.11 I l Act) and rhir in indv.pv.n<lpnr v%1mini1rion is nee.ded.
It IS Illy IL)sponsibility to..
r.X•iriiinL LIIL. dbLLvunts' uiidLf SL'Ltiuii 14J ul (lie 2011 ALL..
.1 fiilli)w thc pr()LLdurL% IdiJ J(Iwn in ihL SDLnLrAI I)irLLLi()n% givcn by thL'
LhaTtry Comniission linder serrion 144(4)(h) fif rhe l(11 l Arv. .Ind
To smte whether particuLir matters have come ro my.ittentlon.
Basis ot ljidependent Exiwniner's 5taremenr
My L'Xd1nlnd￿,1In LdTI'IL.d ¢)ul iii ilLLt>i'diliiLL' wiill LIIL. iIL'flL'fdl 4lirL'ciiur1￿ ¥iVLn by the
Ch.irity Commission. An eY.Imin.iriDn inrliide.E x r4th.yIpthY nf th•. xrr.niintinE r¥rttrdE kLPt
by LIIL Llidirily diid il LIJiIIPiS1'iSVii uf tliL' ilCLOUlItS Pl'L%Qlltcd with thosL I'L*onts. Ir also
inr.lisdvs r.'i)n%idvr4tiors i>f any iinu%uAI ItL.'m4 Iir di%Lli>%ur¢'% In ihL' ALiiiunLN. dnd .4L'Lkin¥
txplanats'ons fron) as tsitsrecs concerniiiR such matters. The pi'ocedures underraken
(ID nnt priiviilp Mll the. v.vl(Ivni-v. Ihil WfiiuI(I rLqiiÉfL dii 4udil. iirid Liill%L"4uI'nily nLI
opiijion is ￿ve1] as to whedier tlie 14 ccounrs presenr a "rriie,Ind f.iir view" ,1nd rh• repnrt
1_4 limitwl t(1 th(JNv %et 17ui In LhL' %￿lL.1￿(lI( t>L,Itsw.
IndL'I>LridL'ni Ex4niinL.rfs s￿￿,111L1Il
In L¢PIIIILLLiuii willi riiy L'X4iiiiiiiatioi). iio iiiaftLr has coni¢ ro tt)y arrcndon;
11) which y'ves m• re.iI-40n&ihlR I:au.4v ti> hwli¥vi: thdL Ainy m4LLJri41 In r*4Pi'LL ()r
rLquifLiIILiIL%
rD keep proper.Irr.oiinting rp.fnrd.¥ In ar.rr)r(Ihni-.i'. with 1'.411 nf th(.. 2111 I ALI dnd
ro prepare iiccoiinrs i%hich 41rr.ord in rh•. Irr.niinring rpf nrd4 *in<l <'.(?mply w'llh thL'
aLLuuiitiiiA rwuii'cnicttts of Uic 2011 Art.,
havL niik bL'L'O III¢L'. ijr
121 wliiLI). iii Iiiy opiiiion. aucnrson should be draivn In order ro enable a proper
iinJer.4idnJing i)r thL' JLtouiils Lu IIL fL4LILLxL
NAin*... G.I1'Lhrh Ivthi. ltslin FC.A
Kclci'ani proli'&5iunal qudltfiiaitun vr
Wales
n>tiliitL' vfciiJJ1L'iixl Auviint4111)' lil Eii81iind And
Addi'e.Is:
P.nrtrytrri￿ ¢.ontr* l.1w￿￿1j Road. Tonypandv. CF40 2ET