2021-12-31-accounts - Mothers' Union (Diocese Of Exeter Branch)

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Mothers’ Union: Exeter Diocese Registered Charity No 250823

Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2021

Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period 1st January 2021 to 31st December 2021

Reference and Administration Details

Charity Name: Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Exeter

Registered Charity Number: 250823

Charity’s Principal Address: Exeter Mothers’ Union Office St Sidwell’s Sidwell Street Exeter EX4 6NN

Names of the Charity Trustees who manage the Charity:

Mrs Nickie Johnson Diocesan President (until 31 Dec 2021) Mrs Janet Jones Vice President and AFIA Coordinator

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of the Charity’s Trusts

Type of Governing document

The Mothers’ Union: Exeter Diocese Constitution says this organisation is an Unincorporated Association Registered as Charity Number 250823 . It is affiliated to Mothers' Union, a Charity incorporated by Royal Charter (Charity No: 240531) through its shared aim and objects, and by virtue of its acceptance as an Affiliate by the Central Charity and its adherence to the rules and regulations of the movement.

Trustee selection methods Elected from membership

Trustees

Diocesan President Nickie Johnson 2015 - 2021 Heather Sayle 2022 Diocesan Vice-President Janet Jones 2019 Diocesan Treasurer Julie Hingston 2019 - 2021 Sue Addy 2019 Maureen Bennett 2015 - 2021 Ruth Collop 2019 Moira Devonport 2019 Helen Fensome 2019 - 2021

	Heather Sayle	2019 – 2021
	Lesley Thurley	2019 – Feb 2022
	John Vinton	2016 - 2021
MU Matters Editor	Nicky Over	2015 - 2021
	Anna Venables	Autumn 2021
Officers
MU Diocesan Chaplains	Revd Caroline Luff	2017 - 2023
	Revd Ian Blyde	2016 - 2022
Office Manager	Julie Hingston	2019 – 2021
Administration Assistant	Lorna Young	2020 - 2021
Diocesan Administrator	Lorna Young	2022

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the objects of the charity set out by its governing document:

To uphold Christ’s teaching on the nature of marriage and to promote its wider understanding
To encourage parents to bring up their children in the faith and life of the Church
To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service
To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children
To help those whose family life has met with adversity

Summary of the main activities in relation to these Objectives:

In planning our activities, the Trustees have considered the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit. Despite the Mothers’ Union (MU) Office remaining closed for another year because of new variants of Covid now circulating in the community much has been achieved. Only the administrator went into the office once workers were allowed to enter their workplaces otherwise the whole of the Diocese continued to work remotely online. This was an unprecedented time which impacted us all not least because of the longevity of the Covid restrictions.

The elected Trustees numbered 11 members with two MU Chaplains. During the year the Trustee Board met 11 times plus the AGM. Due to Covid, the meetings were conducted by Zoom. The Cluster Leaders from the eight Clusters met twice during the year once on Zoom and in October they met face to face with the Diocesan President at the MU Office, St Sidwell’s.

The Spring Council Meeting and AGM was held on Zoom then the Autumn meeting was held at St Matthew’s, Exeter, in person for those who felt able to attend. The Cluster groups met together in their own geographical areas for special events some in person and some on Zoom.

Cathedral Prayers continued to meet online via Zoom led by Clusters and by some of our Diocesan Members until November when they resumed in the Lady Chapel. Services resumed in the Cathedral in the month of August for the Mary Sumner Day Service when some covid restrictions were eased.

The Diocesan MU Matters magazine was produced for the members once during the year, the previous edition had been in Spring 2020. During the year some branches sadly decided to close, and others have become Diocesan Members Groups. Some branches have found it difficult to find officers to cover the roles and so this has been their best alternative. As the Diocesan Members (DM) community is growing we need to look at new ways to support them and hope to produce a DM Group pack similar to the new Branch Pack which is in the process of being prepared for print.

In response to the request by the Central Charity several successful Coffee Mornings were held to consider Re-imagining the Mothers’ Union. These meetings were well received and produced lots of ideas, suggestions and proved a valuable insight into our membership looking forward. This information will be worked on more in-depth by the Diocesan Trustees and others following the Britain and All-Ireland MU Re-imagining Conference which has been postponed three times due to Covid.

Achievements and performance

Despite entering a second year of uncertainty around the world due to the global pandemic our Diocesan President continued to lead the Mothers’ Union in Exeter Diocese. This enabled us to meet remotely online and, in some instances, meet up face to face following the restrictions and guidelines which changed during the year depending upon the infection rates in the area. As many of our members are vulnerable due to age and underlying health matters the Trustees are most grateful to all those who kept in touch with their members and offered creative and inventive ways to keep in touch and meet up often outside safely. As restrictions eased we were allowed to meet up and gather in small groups inside our church buildings and at conferences.

Summary of the main achievements of the Charity during the year:

Governance

There is a responsibility for ensuring that the Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Exeter complies with Charity Commissioners requirements and that correct accounting procedures are followed.

The Trustees continue to encourage undertaking a risk assessment on MU Projects within the diocese and set diocesan subscriptions

During 2021

continued to produce and develop the Annual Report
commenced producing a members’ database
agreed to increase the individual MU subscription to £30 a year and it would then be the same for both Branch members and Diocesan members from 2022 onwards

Ongoing work for the next triennial includes:

continue preparing and reviewing the new annual budgets
review newsletter production and other communication inc Instagram
produce a new MU Diocesan website
revise resources and renewing licences associated with technology ie Zoom etc
improve accessibility for those who are hard of hearing to access meetings online
promote Gift Aid
produce a Health and Safety Policy
evaluate Diocesan Projects
produce a Branch Pack
update the Members’ Directory
produce a DM Group Pack

Database

During the year the following was achieved:

the Database was updated and ably maintained locally and information shared with the Central Charity from the Exeter MU Database Officer
two new central charity administrators were added to support Database Officer
the Database Officer kept up to date with any new GDPR requirements

Ongoing work for the next triennial includes:

add another member administrator to deal with Diocesan membership updates
work with the Central Charity as they implement a new Database Programme
ensure that all additions and amendments to membership details are correct
support Branches when details need amendment
liaise with Diocesan Officers when required
liaise with the Exeter MU office to ensure all data is stored safely
install new software and keep all antivirus and cloud back-up systems up to date

Safeguarding

During the year the following was achieved:

our Safeguarding Officer reported regularly to the Trustee meetings
safeguarding procedures were reviewed when booking AFIA holidays
maintained good communication between the Central Charity’s Safeguarding Team, the CofE Diocesan Safeguarding Team Lead and the Exeter MU Safeguarding Officer

Ongoing work for the next triennial includes:

produce new Safeguarding Policy
continue to review the Risk Assessment Procedure
encourage all Trustees to do Safeguarding Training
keep safe records of all DBS and Safeguarding Training Certificates
continue to support MU members through Safeguarding Training
establish regular meetings of new Safeguarding Team and report to each Trustee meeting

AFIA

During the year the following was achieved:

sent 24 families on a caravan break during 2021 having not been able to send families away on holiday in 2020 due to covid restrictions
established a working relationship at new site location based in the north of the county
continued to work in partnership with schools, GP’s, Homestart, Social Workers and Clergy for Away From It all (AFIA) referrals
developed a new AFIA group to help our AFIA representative with members from across the county

Hopes for 2022

encourage local members to raise funds for our local Away From it All Holiday (AFIA) Projects
encourage and develop the AFIA team to include folk from a wider area across the Diocese
develop a new project for days out or membership for local visitor attractions for families unable to afford holidays (Plymouth)

Faith

During the year the following were achieved:

provided monthly Cathedral Prayer services, online rather than at Exeter Cathedral until November when we returned to the Lady Chapel.
provided opening prayers for Diocesan Council and Trustee Board meetings
continued to provide an Emergency Prayer Chain
held an Annual MU Retreat at Millhouse 13[th] -16[th] September led by Revd Ian Blyde
no MU Members Quiet Days were held around the Diocese
members were generously and very ably supported by our two Diocesan Chaplains

Hopes for 2022

continue the monthly Cathedral Prayers led by our Clusters
Bishop of Exeter to appoint a new MU Diocesan Chaplain for this triennium to replace Revd Ian Blyde
prayerfully support our work with refugees in the Diocese
establish better links with Clergy and Licensed Lay Ministers in the Diocese

MU Prayer Network Report

During the year we have had at least 50 requests for prayer.

The majority of these are for health reasons, hospital appointments, people who are anxious about test results and for procedures for themselves or for loved ones. Prayers are also asked for those who have died and those who mourn.

We also have Good News and are asked to share and thank God for the news of a new baby, a wedding, success in exams and ventures and for happy health outcomes after illnesses. Not all the requests are for MU members but is for anyone we hear of through the Exeter Diocese or other Dioceses who need our prayers.

We are a group of 36 (mostly on and via email) who use the information for private prayer, for sharing at MU meetings and with fellow members and at church services. It is up to the individual as to how they use the news.

It is important that I have the permission of those we are praying for, and I do not use full names unless this is allowed.

It is a shame that some are not using this helpline and we get second hand news after a death or illness. It is here for everyone.

Do let me know if you wish to join this group of praying members and I will send requests to you. You don’t have to do anything except pray!

Prayer is our first and foremost MU promise – MU is underpinned by prayer.

Marigold Seager-Berry

Outreach Initiatives

During the year the following was achieved:

provided 10 Primary schools with £1000 each to purchase computers for children who need them to access lessons during Covid
provided garments for premature and poorly babies in hospital
supported the NHS and GP surgeries making scrubs, facemasks etc.
made items for dementia sufferers – Twiddlemuffs
collected books ready for Prison Bookshare redistribution when allowed

visited Branches and Clusters to keep them informed of the work of MU
contacted South West Ministry Training Course Leaders (SWMTC) to restore lapsed link with Ordinands and Licensed Lay Ministers in training

Hopes for 2022

increase visibility of our association through attendance as MU reps at Diocesan training
encourage MU members to actively involve themselves with Diocesan ‘Next Steps’ strategy in their local parishes
work with the Central Charity on a Pilot Project in 4 areas across Devon supporting young families
improve links with Diocese through wider MU representation on Diocesan Synod, Deanery Synods and PCC membership
establish a MU link with SWMTC and St Mellitus College for Ordinands and Licensed Lay Ministers in training

Social Policy

There are two major strands of work in this area Raising Awareness of Modern Day Slavery and campaigning to eliminated Gender Based Violence in all its forms

During the year the following were achieved:

sent 16 days of Activism against Gender Violence resources to all Branches, Trustees, Clusters and Diocesan members. This campaign ran from 25[th ] November – 10[th] December 2021
held Silent Vigils around the Diocese during the 16 Days Campaign
improved wider access to online learning as part of an initiative in some schools to help reduce the impact of the digital divide
kept members up to date with Social Policy matters, including Domestic Violence (DV), Gender Based Violence (GBV), The Clewer Initiative ( Modern day Slavery), Restored, the Prison Book Share, and various projects supporting our NHS and GP surgeries by email, MU Matters and Diocesan meetings
visited Branches to speak about Social Policy

Hopes for 2022

keep members informed of Social Policy matters
encourage membership of Communities of Interest associated with GBV and DV
encourage members to ensure that monies raised locally can also be used locally for MU Projects to help alleviate poverty or assist in areas of need

Overseas

During the year the following was achieved:

contact continued with overseas links
celebration of MU link with Melanesian Mission 150yrs Anniversary at Exeter Cathedral

Hopes for 2022

continue to promote the Mothers’ Union Overseas, through talks and articles in the Diocesan Newsletter etc.

initiate further contact with our new overseas link dioceses
encourage members to support Mothers’ Union work overseas through Make a Mother’s Day

Training

During the year the following was achieved:

held a training session for a MU speakers
offered Clewer Initiative training

Hopes for 2022

review the Trustees Skills Audit for training needs
continue to encourage new MU speakers
offer a day at the MU office for new Branch leaders, Branch Secretaries and Branch Treasurers at least every Triennium
provide information sessions associated with Communities of Interest
offer training for members in Safeguarding
offer Domestic Violence Awareness and Gender Based Violence Awareness training

Metamorphosis

This is a new Provincial Project launched in 2021 following the success of pilot projects in the UK from 2016. This was run via Zoom online for 16 weeks meeting with members meeting online from across the Canterbury Province every fortnight. It offers training in how to explore ways of bringing the local church, community and other organisations together to work on community-based projects

During the year the following was achieved:

four Trustees attended and completed the Metamorphosis training run by the Central Charity
used the resources to link and work with PCC and other groups in parishes, deaneries and Mission Communities
utilized the skills learned for the benefit of communities across the Diocese

Hopes for 2022

meet up with all who have completed their Metamorphosis courses last year and this year
develop new strategies to enable MU to work with the ‘Next Steps’ vision in the Diocese
use the skills learned to help our members to explore new opportunities in their local community

Communication

During the year the following was achieved:

maintained links with MU@Home members by sending cards by post at significant times of the year
produced a publication ‘MU Matters’ with the details of MU activities locally, nationally and globally
sent out appeals to Cluster Leaders for details to be included in the monthly Nickie’s Notes / Cluster Chronicles during the year
distributed copies of ‘Connected’ when not received direct; a free publication for members produced by our Central Charity in London
communicated with branches the marketing initiatives from our Central Charity

promoted of our activities through maintaining a Diocesan website and utilising the internet social media and a wider distribution of the newsletter through electronic media
started an Instagram feed for MU
held meetings and services by Zoom online and by phone for members and Trustees
Nickie’s Notes and Cluster Chronicles were sent out to members by the Diocesan President, Nickie Johnson
grateful thanks to Nicky Over for editing both MU Matters and Cluster Chronicles until Autumn 2021, a mammoth job, without the addition of covid restrictions.
Anna Venables took over as Editor of MU Matters in September 2021

Hopes for 2022

update and build a new MU Diocesan website
review online communication from the MU Office
with new MU Diocesan website link the CofE Diocesan website to church websites with MU branches
improve our promotional resources for events and services
listen to feedback about mailings and communication and agree any changes

Finance and Office

During the year the following was achieved:

the Administrator managed to go into the MU office when restrictions were eased for workers
decided to keep MUe Shop as a mobile enterprise not office-based
ensured whenever possible that Mothers’ Union literature is on sale at all our events and available for our Branches’ participation in events in the community
promoted the new improved system to sell goods/cards from the Central Charity

Hopes for 2022

update the computer systems in the office
install anti-virus and cloud-based back-up for office equipment
improve audio and visual equipment for hybrid meetings (Zoom and in-person meetings)
update printer facility in the office
update the phone and broadband system
encourage more Diocesan Members to pay subscriptions by BACS
encourage branches to pay £12 Speakers expenses to MU Office direct so that MU Speakers can claim back at full mileage rate and branches can invite speakers from further afield at no extra cost to the branch.

Financial Review

Total receipts on the unrestricted general fund were £26,492 and are detailed in the financial statements. £12,458 of this amount was collected on behalf of the Central Charity.

Most of the restricted fund balances are spent and any excess expenditure was covered from the general fund. There is a balance for Big Book Share and this has been notified to the lead on this initiative so that it can be utilized. Provision for Initiatives and member training will be reviewed during 2022.

It is our policy to invest some of the funds balances with the COIF Charities Deposit Fund. During the year £10,000 was withdrawn to support the Central Charity during the difficult financial caused by Covid19, and £10,000 to use for the diocesan initiatives.

The balances at the year-end include £2,800 that was due to the Central Charity, and £3,108 due on the Mothers’ Union Enterprises account. Both amounts were paid early in 2022.

Policy on reserves:

It is good practice for the Diocesan Trustee Board to maintain a balance on unrestricted funds [if possible], which equates to at least 6 months’ unrestricted payments, to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time. The balance of £35,900 on the unrestricted General Fund exceeded this target. In light of the recent pandemic, during 2022 the Trustee Board will review and formulate a policy on the amount of reserves required.

Declaration

The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees’ Report above. Signed on behalf of the Charity’s Trustees

Mrs Heather Sayle Diocesan President (w.e.f. 1 January 2022)

Signature:

Date:

Receipts and Payments Account

	Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment Total Prior year funds funds funds funds funds total funds
Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Income from charitable activities Other trading activities Other income Total income and endowments from: Expenditure on: Raising funds Expenditure on charitable activities Other expenditure Total expenditure on: Net income / (expenditure) Transfers Gross transfers between funds - in Gross transfers between funds - out Net income / (expenditure) Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward Represented by Unrestricted General fund Restricted AFIA DIOCESE BIG BOOK SHARE DIOCESE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT MSH EMERGENCY RELIEF MSH MULFEP MSH Fund Overseas MSH Fund SUMMER OF HOPE MSH UK NEEDS DIOCESE	1,716 — 9,887 — 11,604 18,912 364 — — — 364 1,081 4,496 — — — 4,496 5,062 19,918 — — — 19,918 20,631
	26,496 — 9,887 — 36,384 45,687 14,417 769 22,141 — 37,327 38,199 9,901 — — — 9,901 50 17,123 — — — 17,123 27,169
	41,442 769 22,141 — 64,353 65,418
	(14,946) (769) (12,253) — (27,968) (19,731) 2,779 769 21,942 — 25,490 — (21,942) — (3,548) — (25,490) —
	(34,109) — 6,140 — (27,968) (19,731)
	70,032 — (5,510) — 64,522 84,253
	35,923 — 630 — 36,553 64,522 35,923 — — — 35,923 70,032 — — — — — 3,169 — — 630 — 630 60 — — — — — (9,734) — — — — — 206 — — — — — 2,094 — — — — — (1,430) — — — — — — — — — — — 124

Statement of assets and liabilities

	General Designated Restricted Endowment Thisyear Lastyear
Current assets - Cash at bank and in hand HSBC Current Account - CCLA - Petty Cash - Totals Current liabilities Due to Central Charity Due to MUe Totals	14,258 — 630 — 14,888 22,881 21,644 — — — 21,644 41,640 20 — — — 20 —
	35,923 — 630 — 36,553 64,522
	2,800 — — — 2,800 — 3,108 — — — 3,108 —
	5,908 — — — 5,908 —

Fund movement by type

	Opening Incoming Outgoing Transfers Gains/losses Closing
AFIA - AFIA DIOCESE Restricted Sub-total for AFIA BIGBOOK - BIG BOOK SHARE DIOCE Restricted Sub-total for BIGBOOK CDC - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN Restricted Sub-total for CDC ER - EMERGENCY RELIEF MSH Restricted Sub-total for ER MULFEP - MULFEP MSH Fund Restricted Sub-total for MULFEP OVERSEAS - Overseas MSH Fund Restricted Sub-total for OVERSEAS SUMMER - SUMMER OF HOPE MSH Designated Restricted Sub-total for SUMMER UKNEEDS - UK NEEDS DIOCESE Restricted Sub-total for UKNEEDS General - General fund Unrestricted Sub-total for General Grand total	3,169 6,152 19,342 10,020 — —
	3,169 6,152 19,342 10,020 — — 60 570 — — — 630
	60 570 — — — 630 (9,734) 531 687 9,890 — —
	(9,734) 531 687 9,890 — — 206 387 533 (60) — —
	206 387 533 (60) — — 2,094 625 — (2,719) — —
	2,094 625 — (2,719) — — (1,430) 853 1,454 2,031 — —
	(1,430) 853 1,454 2,031 — — — — 769 769 — — — 769 — (769) — —
	— 769 769 — — — 124 — 124 — — —
	124 — 124 — — — 70,032 26,496 41,442 (19,163) — 35,923
	70,032 26,496 41,442 (19,163) — 35,923
	64,522 36,384 64,353 — — 36,553

Analysis of receipts and payments

Total Unrestricted Designated Restricted Endowment This year Last year

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS

Donations and legacies

Overseas Fund MULFEP Community Development Co- ordinators Emergency Relief Summer of Hope UK Needs MSH Diocesan Fund AFIA Big Book Share Miscellaneous Donations/Income MSH Emergency Appeal Covid19 Total Income from charitable activities MSH Christmas Appeal AFIA NHS Total Other trading activities MUE Shop Income Total Other income Diocesan Members MSH Subscriptions Branch Members MSH Subscriptions Branch Diocesan Subscriptions Diocesan Members Subscriptions Closed Branch Funds Income from recycling (ink + stamps) Gift Aid Claim Annual Retreat Diocesan Member Admin CCLA Annual Interest Total	— — 853 — 853 4,445 — — 625 — 625 2,094 — — 531 — 531 1,118 — — 387 — 387 2,430 — — 769 — 769 — — — — — — 124 1,679 — — — 1,679 186 — — 6,152 — 6,152 7,611 — — 570 — 570 60 37 — — — 37 643 — — — — — 200
	1,716 — 9,887 — 11,604 18,912 364 — — — 364 241 — — — — — 840
	364 — — — 364 1,081 4,496 — — — 4,496 5,062
	4,496 — — — 4,496 5,062 1,640 — — — 1,640 2,391 10,454 — — — 10,454 9,364 3,650 — — — 3,650 6,160 622 — — — 622 1,743 117 — — — 117 190 15 — — — 15 54 1,715 — — — 1,715 — 1,630 — — — 1,630 400 69 — — — 69 218 3 — — — 3 109
	19,918 — — — 19,918 20,631
INCOME TOTAL	26,496 — 9,887 — 36,384 45,687

EXPENDITURE

Raising funds DM Subscriptions to MSH 2,343 — — — 2,343 1,087 Branch Subscriptions to MSH 10,329 — — — 10,329 8,989 Overseas Fund — — 949 — 949 3,977 MULFEP — — 505 — 505 1,898 Community Development Co- ordinators — — 687 — 687 10,852 Emergency Relief — — 533 — 533 2,224 UK Needs — — 124 — 124 — MUe Stock 1,612 — — — 1,612 3,337 MUe Postage 57 — — — 57 177 MU@Home Admin Costs 55 — — — 55 79 Diocesan Members Admin Costs 18 — — — 18 294 AFIA — — 19,342 — 19,342 5,282 Summer of Hope from Branches — 769 — — 769 — Total 14,417 769 22,141 — 37,327 38,199 Expenditure on charitable activities Outreach Projects 9,901 — — — 9,901 50 Total 9,901 — — — 9,901 50 Other expenditure Diocesan President Expenses 222 — — — 222 389 Trustee Expenses 313 — — — 313 394 Staff Costs 9,467 — — — 9,467 9,968 Telephone/Internet 622 — — — 622 707 Gas 410 — — — 410 569 Electricity 360 — — — 360 392 Rent 864 — — — 864 864 Event Room Hire 172 — — — 172 112 Business Rates 1,034 — — — 1,034 1,034 Insurance 463 — — — 463 532 Maintenance — — — — — 64 Audit Fees — — — — — 60 IT Maintenance — — — — — 202 Office Equipment — — — — — 474 Stationery 11 — — — 11 61 Postage (Office) 94 — — — 94 828 Printing Costs 238 — — — 238 249 Retreat 1,670 — — — 1,670 — Sundries 250 — — — 250 31 Miscellaneous 323 — — — 323 32 SPEAKERS EXPENSES — — — — — 51 MSH Appeal 605 — — — 605 10,150 Total 17,123 — — — 17,123 27,169	2,343 — — — 2,343 1,087 10,329 — — — 10,329 8,989 — — 949 — 949 3,977 — — 505 — 505 1,898 — — 687 — 687 10,852 — — 533 — 533 2,224 — — 124 — 124 — 1,612 — — — 1,612 3,337 57 — — — 57 177 55 — — — 55 79 18 — — — 18 294 — — 19,342 — 19,342 5,282 — 769 — — 769 —
	9,901 — — — 9,901 50 222 — — — 222 389 313 — — — 313 394 9,467 — — — 9,467 9,968 622 — — — 622 707 410 — — — 410 569 360 — — — 360 392 864 — — — 864 864 172 — — — 172 112 1,034 — — — 1,034 1,034 463 — — — 463 532 — — — — — 64 — — — — — 60 — — — — — 202 — — — — — 474 11 — — — 11 61 94 — — — 94 828 238 — — — 238 249 1,670 — — — 1,670 — 250 — — — 250 31 323 — — — 323 32 — — — — — 51 605 — — — 605 10,150
	17,123 — — — 17,123 27,169
EXPENDITURE TOTAL	41,442 769 22,141 — 64,353 65,418

GRAND TOTAL	(14,946) (769) (12,253) — (27,968) (19,731)

The financial statement of the diocese have been prepared using the Receipts and Payments basis in accordance with the Charities Act 1993 and the amendments of the Charities Act 2006 and 2011.

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:

Mrs Heather Sayle Mrs Lorna Young Diocesan President Diocesan Administrator H J Sayle L Young Date: 6/5/2022 Date: 6/5/2022

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Mothers’ Union in the Diocese of Exeter

I report on the accounts of the charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2021 which are set out on pages 11 to 15.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

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 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to 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 with the accounting records

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

N Price

Date: 16 May 2022

Nigel Price Chartered Accountant Highfield Green Lane Appledore Bideford EX39 1QZ