## **Llandaff Diocesan Mothers' Union** ## **ANNUAL REPORT FOR YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024** **Charity Commission Registration Number 25A224** ## LLANDAFF DIOCESAN MOTHERS’ UNION ## REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 250224 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31st December 2024 The Trustee Board are pleased to submit their report and accounts for the year ending 31[st] December 2024. ## **Board of Trustees who served during the year ending 31st December 2024** **Diocesan President: Susan Rivers Vice Presidents: Nicola Webber Jacqueline Bateman General Trustees: Julie Davies Elizabeth Jones Christine Gow Marian Godsall Unit Co-ordinators: Jean Starr Margaret Jones Lowrie Washington-Jones Raye Saunders** The present Board was elected from 1[st] January 2022 until the 31[st of] December 2024. The Trustee Board now comprises of experienced and new members. 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. ## **Responsibilites 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. ## **Organisaton** 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, two Vice Presidents each representing an Archdeaconry, two 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. At the end of 2024, elections were held for the new Trustee Board to serve for the next Triennium 2025-2027, with all positions filled. It was proposed by the outgoing Trustee Board that changes to the Unit structure be considered, especially the Marketing unit and its role. Elaine Campbell-Hopkins was appointed as Diocesan Treasuer, following a period of shadowing Sheila Jones, (Treasurer). 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 2024, there were 55 branches and 10 Deaneries with 1091 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. Prayer underpins all the work and the membership participates 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 2024, the Trustee Board met frequently either in person or on Zoom; Deanery Leaders and Officers meetings were held, to disseminate information to branches and members. In 2024, an Annual Council Meeting was held at the Clayton Hotel, Cardiff in October. The guest speaker was the Very Reverend Dr Jason Bray, Dean of Llandaff Cathedral. The individual Units met either on Zoom or in person on 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** A highly successful conference highlighting our Behind Closed Doors resource in raising awareness of Domestic Abuse and Gender Based Violence was held in partnership with the Diocese of Llandaff at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff in April. There were a range of guest speakers from a range of organisations including Welsh Government, Church in Wales, Restored and Welsh Women’s Aid. The Behind Closed Doors resource was also displayed in the Faith Tent at the Cardiff Pride weekend in June. In September, the Diocesan President and Diocesan Chaplain gave a presentation to the Llandaff Diocesan Conference on the work of Mothers’ Union locally, nationally and globally and was well received by all. The use of a Zoom account, with a subscription which is renewed annually, enables greater communication across the Diocese. The Zoom account enables Units, Deaneries and Branches to meet and communicate effectively throughout the year. Twice weekly devotions were produced by our Mothers’ Union Chaplain, Revd. Sandra Birdsall, for Advent and Lent Reflections and these were distributed throughout the Diocese by email, Facebook and our website and through the post to provide spiritual support to members. ## **Ongoing Projects:** ## **(1) ‘Away from it All’** This is our main project and members continue to focus their fundraising activities during the year to provide 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 32 weeks, with one family a week given a free holiday, in 2023 the caravan was available for 27 weeks. 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 2024 holiday season 30 families benefited from a holiday in the caravan. A breakdown of statistics shows that 64 Adults (under 55 = 49, over 55 = 15), 57 children (13+years of age = 11, under 12 years of age = 46), 7 Single parent families (1 male and 6 female), 31 Adults with physical or mental health problems and 21 Children with physical or mental health problems, benefitted from an Away From It All Holiday. The Open Week at the Caravan is held each year in July for members to visit and see the facility for themselves, and in 2024, a large number of members and clergy, including our Bishop, visited all eager to see the work undertaken to provide holidays in the caravan. An impromptu service, led by our Diocesan Chaplain, was held in the on-site church for visiting members. ## **(2) Gender based Violence and Domestic Abuse Campaign** An exhibition was developed to raise awareness of Domestic Abuse in all its forms and signpost victims to sources of support. Working in partnership with Welsh Womens Aid, Restored-UK and Llandaff Diocese the #BehindClosed Doors mobile exhibition features 16 small acrylic doors, 16 lifesized silhouettes and a pop-up banner with the Live Fear Free contact details, so that if the exhibition triggers awareness of abuse and individuals need to seek help, they can do so. All materials are bilingual. Different types of Domestic Abuse are featured by means of 16 case studies, provided by Restored but some from Mothers’ Union. Each case study has a reflection and a prayer written by Revd. Sandra Birdsall (chaplain). These have been recorded to video (YouTube Llandaff Diocese) and can be accessed by QR codes on the exhibition materials. The exhibition was launched in September 2023 at the Governing Body Meeting of the Church in Wales and has been displayed in 12 churches across the diocese to date. ## **(3) Wedding Fairs** The Action and Outreach Unit have reached out to the community by promoting Christian Marriage at Wedding Fairs throughout the Diocese with attendance at three National Wedding Fairs held in the Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith, Cardiff during the year. ## **(4) Outreach Work** A range of projects exist across the Diocese, and members were highly creative and supported need in the community by various craft projects – knitting, sewing and supporting food banks. Supporting members, especially those who were isolated and lonely continues to be a priority. ## **(5) Membership** During 2024 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) Faith Development** The Faith and Policy Unit organised and held many worship events, such as Quiet Days, Advent Praise and Advent Retreats. The Annual Wave of Prayer was provided for members to follow in their branches or follow online. The annual Diocesan Festivals were held in the month of May and were highly successful in allowing members to worship Twice weekly devotions were produced by our Mothers’ Union Chaplain, Revd. Sandra Birdsall, for Advent and Lent Reflections and these were distributed throughout the Diocese by email, Facebook and our website and through the post to provide spiritual support to members. ## **Ongoing Projects:** ## **(1) ‘Away from it All’** This is our main project and members continue to focus their fundraising activities during the year to provide 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 32 weeks, with one family a week given a free holiday, in 2023 the caravan was available for 27 weeks. 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 2024 holiday season 30 families benefited from a holiday in the caravan. A breakdown of statistics shows that 64 Adults (under 55 = 49, over 55 = 15), 57 children (13+years of age = 11, under 12 years of age = 46), 7 Single parent families (1 male and 6 female), 31 Adults with physical or mental health problems and 21 Children with physical or mental health problems, benefitted from an Away From It All Holiday. The Open Week at the Caravan is held each year in July for members to visit and see the facility for themselves, and in 2024, a large number of members and clergy, including our Bishop, visited all eager to see the work undertaken to provide holidays in the caravan. An impromptu service, led by our Diocesan Chaplain, was held in the on-site church for visiting members. - **(2) Gender based Violence and Domestic Abuse Campaign** An exhibition was developed to raise awareness of Domestic Abuse in all its forms and signpost victims to sources of support. Working in partnership with Welsh Womens Aid, Restored-UK and Llandaff Diocese the #BehindClosed Doors mobile exhibition features 16 small acrylic doors, 16 lifesized silhouettes and a pop-up banner with the Live Fear Free contact details, so that if the exhibition triggers awareness of abuse and individuals need to seek help, they can do so. All materials are bilingual. Different types of Domestic Abuse are featured by means of 16 case studies, provided by Restored but some from Mothers’ Union. Each case study has a reflection and a prayer written by Revd. Sandra Birdsall (chaplain). These have been recorded to video (YouTube Llandaff Diocese) and can be accessed by QR codes on the exhibition materials. The exhibition was launched in September 2023 at the Governing Body Meeting of the Church in Wales and has been displayed in 12 churches across the diocese to date. ## **(3) Wedding Fairs** The Action and Outreach Unit have reached out to the community by promoting Christian Marriage at Wedding Fairs throughout the Diocese with attendance at three National Wedding Fairs held in the Cardiff City Stadium, Leckwith, Cardiff during the year. ## **(4) Outreach Work** A range of projects exist across the Diocese, and members were highly creative and supported need in the community by various craft projects – knitting, sewing and supporting food banks. Supporting members, especially those who were isolated and lonely continues to be a priority. ## **(5) Membership** During 2024 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) Faith Development** The Faith and Policy Unit organised and held many worship events, such as Quiet Days, Advent Praise and Advent Retreats. The Annual Wave of Prayer was provided for members to follow in their branches or follow online. The annual Diocesan Festivals were held in the month of May and were highly successful in allowing members to worship together and enjoy fellowship over lovely refreshments provided by the hosting branch of Mothers’ Union. We are grateful for the commitment shown by clergy across the Deaneries in leading these services. The unit provided an effective contribution to the 16 Days of Activism Campaign in November, with many branches holding services and the Diocesan President attended the ‘Light a Candle Event’ at Llandaff Cathedral to mark the start of the campaign. ## **Future Plans** It is the Trustees’ wish that the Charity continues to undertake its Faith and Worship, Action and Outreach and Marketing functions as we come out of the Coronavirus pandemic and members become more confident in attending meetings and functions, we can plan for 2024 moving cautiously and with hope. The Trustees agreed the accounts on 24 September 2024. ## **Sue Rivers** President, Llandaff Diocesan Mothers’ Union |**Appendix A – List of Projects at Branch, Deanery and Diocesan Level 2023**|**Appendix A – List of Projects at Branch, Deanery and Diocesan Level 2023**|**Appendix A – List of Projects at Branch, Deanery and Diocesan Level 2023**|**Appendix A – List of Projects at Branch, Deanery and Diocesan Level 2023**| |---|---|---|---| |**Branch, Deanery or**
**Diocese**|||**Project**| |Llandaf|Diocese|Supportng family
life|Weeklong caravan holiday at Trecco Bay Porthcawl| |Llandaf|Diocese|Praying|A range of prayer-based events that occur daily,
weekly, monthly, or annually - Quiet Days, Advent
Carol Service, Retreats, Deanery Festvals, Diocesan
Prayer Diary, Prayer Chain| |---|---|---|---| |Llandaf|Diocese|Praying|Communicaton via What's App with linked Diocese
Nebbi in Uganda exchanging news, photographs, and
mutual prayers| |Llandaf|Diocese|Campaign|#BehindClosedDoors exhibiton developed to raise
awareness of Gender-based Violence and Domestc
Abuse.| |Rhondda|Deanery|Gifs of love|Providing ingredients for healthy meals at a home for
residents with mental and social health issues (Gwalia
Housing)| |Rhondda|Deanery|Nurturing faith|Carols and mince pies with residents (Gwalia
Housing)| |Rhondda|Deanery|Gifs of love|Providing Christmas gifs for families who are on the
edge and struggling to survive (Valleys Kids)| |Pontypridd|Deanery|Gifs of love|Supply ingredients for older clients who have had
drug and alcohol addicton, to cook a meal together.
This develops life skills (Castle House, Treforest)| |Pontypridd|Deanery|Supportng family
life|Social event to fund raise for AFIA caravan| |Penarth &
Barry|Deanery|Campaigning|Social fundraising events for various MU projects e.g.
Colour Fair, Garden party| |Cynon Valley|Deanery|Gifs of love|Supplying ingredients for residents to cook a lunch
monthly| |Cynon Valley|Deanery|Gifs of love|Provide home set-up packs and toiletries for
residents as they move into independent living
accommodaton| |Cynon Valley|Deanery|Gifs of love|Supplying toiletries and gifs to Women’s' Aid
(mothers and children) at Christmas, Easter, and
Summer| |Neath|Deanery|Campaigning|Social and community fundraising events supportng
various MU projects. E.g. afernoon teas, Colour fairs.| |Merthyr &
Caerphilly|Deanery|Campaigning|Social fundraising events for various MU projects e.g.
Colour Fair, Skitles Evenings| |Bargoed|Branch|Supportng family
life|Practcal and fnancial support for AFIA| |Bargoed|Branch|Gifs of love|Clothes for babies donated to Samara Aid| |Caerphilly|Branch|Gifs of love|Collectng toiletries for dignity packs for Llamau
Women's Refuge and Tyfu Charity supportng
homeless in the town
Contributons to Foodbanks| |Caerphilly|Branch|Nurturing faith|Providing Baptsm cards and Anniversary of Baptsm
cards| |Caerphilly|Branch|Crafing|Christmas knited tree project - leaves made into
blankets and donated to the Homeless| |---|---|---|---| |Caerphilly|Branch|Crafing|Knitng Fish ’n Chip jumpers for babies in Africa| |Caerphilly|Branch|Gifs of love|Providing resources for wet weather bags for children
holidaying in AFIA caravan| |Caerphilly|Branch|Developing Skills|Help members use technology – Zoom, emails and
use of devices| |Caerphilly|Branch|Nurturing faith|Providing spiritual support to members through
Devotons, Refectons and Wave of Prayer.| |Caerphilly|Branch|Gifs of love|Providing toiletries for COVID-19 patents in local
hospitals| |Gelligaer|Branch|Gifs of love|Knitng of Angel pockets and Premature baby clothes
for local hospitals.| |Gelligaer|Branch|Ofering service|Community Cofee morning.| |Gelligaer|Branch|Gifs of love|Practcal and fnancial support for AFIA| |Llanfabon|Branch|Gifs of love|Practcal support and donatons for Parish Food Bank,
Homeless and Women's Refuge| |Llanfabon|Branch|Gifs of love|Practcal and fnancial support for AFIA caravan in the
form of an Aucton| |Pant Dowlais|Branch|Gifs of Love|Contributng to foodbanks| |Treharris|Branch|Gifs of love|Providing warm clothing and Christmas gifs to
Merthyr Tydfl Homeless Outreach Project| |Ystrad
Mynach|Branch|Campaigning|Various fund-raising events for MU projects
worldwide| |Aberavon|Branch|Supportng family
life|Nosh and Nater project aimed at younger women to
enhance family life| |Baglan|Branch|Supportng family
life|Tea and Chat Baby Group to support family life and
communicaton| |Pyle & Kenfg
Hill|Branch|Gifs of love|Providing donatons and support for Women Seeking
Sanctuary| |Pyle & Kenfg
Hill|Branch|Supportng family
life|Fundraising for AFIA and making wet weather bags| |Pyle & Kenfg
Hill|Branch|Gifs of love|Crafing Items and Knitng blankets/ jumpers for
children| |Pyle & Kenfg
Hill|Branch|Nurturing Faith|Bibles for Baptsm| |Margam|Branch|Supportng family
life|Fundraising e.g. Bring and Buy for MU projects local
and worldwide| |Newcastle|Branch|Gifs of Love|Fair Trade, supportng poor communites through sale
of goods| |Newcastle|Branch|Nurturing Faith|Supportng families at Weddings, Baptsms, Funerals.
Baptsm Visits and Children’s Corner in Church| |Newcastle|Branch|Supportng
Family Life|Fundraising for AFIA| |---|---|---|---| |Newcastle|Branch|Gifs of Love|Crafing Baby items
Knitng Items for Residental Care Homes –
twiddlemufs,blankets| |Newcastle|Branch|Gifs of Love|Donatons to foodbanks for the Homeless| |Newton
Notage|Branch|Supportng family
life|Providing Cofee Mornings and lunches for the Elderly
and Lonely| |Port Talbot|Branch|Gifs of love|Providing resources for local Women's Aid| |Pyle and
Kenfg|Branch|Ofering service|Providing Community Cofee Mornings| |Canton
Benefce|Branch|Crafing|Knitng for various MU projects| |Canton
Benefce|Branch|Gifs of love|Providing resources for the Homeless in Cardif| |Canton
Benefce|Branch|Gifs of love|Fundraising for AFIA| |Canton
Benefce|Branch|Gifs of love|Providing resources for Ty Bronna Church Army
Hostel (Homelessness)| |Canton
Benefce|Branch|Campaigning|Various fund-raising events for MU projects
worldwide| |Fairwater|Branch|Ofering service|Providing Afernoon Tea for Senior Citzens| |Fairwater|Branch|Nurturing faith|Providing Baptsm Support for families| |Fairwater|Branch|Supportng family
life|Providing Outreach and Support to new families
atending Church| |Fairwater|Branch|Gifs of Love|Supportng Foodbanks| |Fairwater|Branch|Supportng family
life|Monthly Cofee Mornings to raise funds for AFIA| |Llandaf|Branch|Crafing|Knitng teddies for children holidaying in AFIA
caravan| |Llandaf|Branch|Supportng family
life|Practcal resources and fnancial support for AFIA
caravan.| |Llandaf|Branch|Gifs of Love|Donatons to the Food Bank / Trussell Trust| |Llandaf|Branch|Ofering Service|Stewarding and helping in Cathedral Shop| |Llandaf|Branch|Campaigning|Various fund-raising events for MU projects
worldwide| |Radyr|Branch|Gifs of love|Providing toiletry packs for emergency hospital
admissions| |Radyr|Branch|Gifs of love|Providing Christmas gifs for children and single
mothers at Hafan Flats| |Radyr|Branch|Gifs of love|Collectng items e.g. ring pulls for Purple Community
Fund| |Radyr|Branch|Campaigning|Providing a cake stall on Mothering Sunday in support
of make a Mothers' Day campaign| |---|---|---|---| |Radyr|Branch|Campaigning|Various fund-raising events for MU projects
worldwide| |St Fagan's|Branch|Ofering service|Regular visits to local Nursing Homes providing prayer
services every three months.| |St Fagan's|Branch|Gifs of love|Financial support for AFIA| |St Fagan's|Branch|Campaigning|Various fund-raising events for MU projects
worldwide| |Whitchurch|Branch|Crafing|Knitng suitable items for Dementa Suferers e.g.
Twiddlemufs. Items for Baby Unit in UHW| |Whitchurch|Branch|Gifs of Love|Fundraising for AFIA| |Whitchurch|Branch|Gifs of love|Donatons to foodbanks, items for COVID patents in
hospitals| |Clydach Vale|Branch|Nurturing faith|Providing Bibles at Baptsm| |Clydach Vale|Branch|Crafing|Knitng blankets for elderly and homeless| |Clydach Vale|Branch|Gifs of love|Collectng Toiletries and Nightwear for patents at
Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda| |Clydach Vale|Branch|Praying|Providing monthly Prayer service at Taliesin Old
People's Home. Also providing Christmas Gifs to
residents.| |Ystrad
Rhondda|Branch|Nurturing faith|Providing Bibles and cards at Baptsm| |Cwm Ogwr|Branch|Nurturing faith|Open the Book project with local schools| |Pencoed|Branch|Nurturing faith|Open the Book project with local schools| |Pencoed|Branch|Supportng family
life|Annual Easter Afernoon Tea to raise money for AFIA| |Pencoed|Branch|Ofering Service|Supportng Church Actvites – Fairs, Refreshments| |Pencoed|Branch|Nurturing Faith|Monthly Service at Care Home| |Pencoed|Branch|Gifs of Love|Operaton Christmas Child, Knitng hats and scarves| |Pencoed|Branch|Ofering service|Food Bank Helpers and donaton to Food Bank| |Pencoed|Branch|Gifs of Love|Christmas Collecton of items for the Homeless| |Pencoed|Branch|Nurturing Faith|Messy Church| |Llangynwyd
with
Maesteg|Branch|Supportng
Family Life|Fundraising for AFIA through Lent and Advent
lunches| |Llangynwyd
with
Maesteg|Branch|Gifs of Love|Crafing knited items for local hospitals and care
homes| |Llangynwyd
with
Maesteg|Branch|Nurturing Faith|Supportng families at Baptsms.| |Llangynwyd
with|Branch|Gifs of Love|Donatons to foodbanks for the local community| |Maesteg|||| |---|---|---|---| |Llangan|Branch|Supportng
FamilyLife|Fundraising for AFIA| |Llangan|Branch|Gifs of Love|Crafing Baby items for abroad and hospitals| |Gabalfa|Branch|Campaigning|Following a service for Mary Sumner Day, a Bring and
Buy fundraising event| |Llanishen|Branch|Gifs of love|Collectng resources for wet weather bags for AFIA
Caravan| |Cilfynydd|Branch|Ofering service|Visitng past and elderly MU members in care homes| |Cilfynydd|Branch|Gifs of love|Collectng for the Shoebox Appeal| |Hopkinstown|Branch|Gifs of love|Providing toiletries for Women's Aid and household
items for those being re-housed| |Hopkinstown|Branch|Ofering service|Host Lenten lunch for Christans Together Pontypridd| |Hopkinstown|Branch|Ofering service|Visitng past and elderly MU members in care homes
and Indoor Members| |Hopkinstown|Branch|Gifs of love|Collect for Rhondda Food Bank| |Hopkinstown|Branch|Nurturing faith|Major role in Spring and Autumn Church Fairs,
outreaching to the wider community- lonely,
bereaved| |Llantrisant|Branch|Ofering service|Providing support for Dementa Support Group| |Llantrisant|Branch|Ofering service|Catering for Lenten lunches for the community| |Llantrisant|Branch|Gifs of love|Practcal support for Parish Food Bank| |Llantrisant|Branch|Ofering service|One member is a Street Pastor| |Llantwit
Fadre|Branch|Crafing|Knitng items for premature babies| |Llantwit
Fadre|Branch|Gifs of love|Knitng and donatng pre-loved baby items to
vulnerable families in the community| |Llantwit
Fadre|Branch|Gifs of love|Collectng for the Operaton Christmas Child| |Llantwit
Fadre|Branch|Nurturing faith|Cofee mornings for Church Outreach| |Llantwit
Fadre|Branch|Crafing|Scrubs bags for NHS and Care Home workers. Face
masks| |Llantwit
Fadre|Branch|Gifs of love|Collect and volunteer for Pontypridd Food Bank| |Pontypridd|Branch|Ofering service|Visit local residental homes| |Pontypridd|Branch|Gifs of love|Contributng to the educaton and rehabilitaton of
previously homeless adults by supplying ingredients
for a meal to be cooked| |Pontypridd|Branch|Gifs of love|Collect for Pontypridd Food Bank| |Pontypridd|Branch|Gifs of love|Collect Easter Eggs for Romania Charity| |Rhydyfelin|Branch|Nurturing faith|Alternatng Evensong and Communion twice monthly
at local residental homes| |Rhydyfelin|Branch|Gifs of love|Collect for Pontypridd Food Bank| |Rhydyfelin|Branch|Supportng family
life|Organising Children’s Clubs during term tme| |Rhydyfelin|Branch|Nurturing faith|Organising Messy Church| |---|---|---|---| |Colwinston
Llandow and
Llysworney|Branch|Gifs of love|Practcal and fnancial support for AFIA| |Llantwit|Branch|Supportng family
life|Looking afer children in the play area within the Visit
Hall| |Llantwit
St Theodores
Port Talbot
Aberaman
Aberaman
St Fagan’s
Aberdare
St Fagan’s
Aberdare
St Fagan’s
Aberdare
Llangarw
Llangarw|Branch
Branch
Branch
Branch|Ofering service
Gifs of Love
Gifs of Love
Gifs of love|Providing emotonal support to Service Veterans who
are inmates ofen sufering from PTS
Supportng Prisoner setle on release
Knitng Items for Residental Care Homes –
twiddlemufs, blankets
Supportng foodbanks
Fundraising for AFIA Caravan
Ofer companionship, helped by local school pupils,
to people in sheltered companionship
Support for Sunday School and Youth Clubs
Fundraising for AFIA Caravan
Fundraising for AFIA Caravan
Knited items for Warm Baby project, Angel Pockets
for Liverpool Hospitals| ||Branch
Branch
Branch
Branch
Branch|Ofering of
Service
Nurturing Faith
Gifs of Love
Gifs of Love
Crafing|| Mothers' Union Diocese of Llandaff (Charity No.: 250224) |(Charity No.: 250224)|||| |---|---|---|---| ||2024||| |Diocese||Branches and Deaneries|Consolidated| |£||£|£| |Receipts|||| |Central MU Subs & Gene|27922|24164|52086| |Diocesan Fund|4985.45|7078.02|12063.47| |Insurance|540||540| |Overseas|3736.09||3736.09| |Literacy & Development Project|||| |Relief|||| |GBI (formerly CWISY)|1970||1970| |AFIA (Caravan)|21495.94||21495.94| |Indoor members|||| |MU Enterprises|2702.33|2062.24|4764.57| |Branch & Deanery funds||14782.44|14782.44| |Conferences, Travel, Outings||7841.53|7841.53| |Sundries|9388.06|10913.52|20301.58| |Interest|1509.02|1219.05|2728.07| |Total|74248.89|68060.8|142309.69| |Payments|||| |Central MU Subs & Gene|32202.14|24390|56592.14| |"In Touch" Newsletters|||| |Insurance|803.56|520|1323.56| |Overseas|2293.35|2835.61|5128.96| |Literacy & Development Project|||| |Relief|||| |GBI (formerly CWISY)|1701.27|1830|3531.27| |AFIA (Caravan)|7643.01|13039.08|20682.09| |indoor Members|||| |MU Enterprises|4288.71|1251.18|5539.89| |Outings, refreshments, etc||7952.38|7952.38| |Deanery subscriptions||140|140| |Speakers||1829.95|1829.95| |Conferences & Travel||71.3|71.3| |Ofice and Administrati|11268.92|1019.31|12288.23| |Rent, light, heating||3111.17|3111.17| |Paid directly to MSH||503.66|503.66| |Bank Charges|||| |Sundries|1210.95|8064.2|9275.15| |Total|61411.91|66557.84|127969.75| |Net receipts / (payments|12836.98|1502.96000000001|14339.94| |balance at 31 Decembe|29967|35303|65270| |---|---|---|---| |bank balances at 31 De|42803.98|36805.96|79609.94| |Change in cash and cas|14355.48|11650.29|26005.77| |Cash & cash equivalents|29967|35303|65270| |Cash & cash equivalents|44322.48|46953.29|91275.77| ||45292 Cash fows||45627| |Cash at bank & in hand|50378.01|14339.94|64717.95| |Short term deposits|14891.99||14891.99| ||65270|14339.94|79609.94| ||2023||| |---|---|---|---| |Diocese||Branches and Deaneries|Consolidated| |£||£|£| ||26838||26838| ||9246||9246| ||570||570| ||3297||3297| ||1382||1382| ||||0| ||1385||1385| ||18752||18752| ||||0| ||3006||3006| |||13206|13206| |||10813|10813| ||3158|6639|9797| ||1210|39|1249| ||68844|30697|99541| ||46838|1787|48625| ||2604||2604| ||744||744| ||4545||4545| ||1385||1385| ||12508||12508| ||1332||1332| |||10423|10423| |||1888|1888| ||6671|379|7050| ||2410|1082|3492| ||1370|2452|3822| ||174||174| ||1745|7531|9276| ||82326|25542|107868| ||-13482|5155|-8327| 43449 29967 30148 35303 73597 65270 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Mothers. Union Di0￿Se of Llandaff On accounts for the year 3111212024 ended Charity no 250224 {If any) Set out on pagos I report to the trustees on my examination of the acwunts of the above ¢harity ("the Trust.) for the year ended Re3ponsibllltles and As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparation of basis of report the a￿ountS in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the AGt"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination which gives me Cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with Section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord wrth the accounts'ng records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connèction with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Independent examinar's Statement Date: 04.11.2025 Name: Susan Darracott Relevant professional Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounlancy qualification(sl or body (if any): Address: 18 Thornbury Close IER October 2018 Rhmibina Cardiff Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight mallers of concem {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts". directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose. IER October 2018