Mothers' Union
Also known as: The Mothers' Union
THE MOTHERS' UNION DELIVERS ITS CORE OBJECTIVES TO SUPPORT FAMILY LIFE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPEMENT,TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING,PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP,CAMPAIGNING,EMERGENCY RELIEF TO THOSE WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS MET WITH ADVERSITY,MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES - TO FACILITATE THE CHARITY'S WORK WITHIN COMMUNITIES WHERE THERE IS A MOTHERS' UNION PRESENCE.
Activities & Mission
THE MOTHERS' UNION DELIVERS ITS CORE OBJECTIVES TO SUPPORT FAMILY LIFE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPEMENT,TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING,PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP,CAMPAIGNING,EMERGENCY RELIEF TO THOSE WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS MET WITH ADVERSITY,MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES - TO FACILITATE THE CHARITY'S WORK WITHIN COMMUNITIES WHERE THERE IS A MOTHERS' UNION PRESENCE.
Grants
Mothers' Union makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £508,524
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, religious activities and economic or community development and employment
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,369,743 | £3,689,754 | £2,496,719 | £4,048,726 | £502,827 | 27 / 30000 |
| 2024 | £3,121,538 | £2,884,965 | £2,342,224 | £4,176,664 | £674,747 | 27 / 30000 |
| 2023 | £3,033,296 | £2,788,129 | £2,263,415 | £3,875,834 | £1,107,373 | 25 / 30000 |
| 2022 | £2,483,225 | £2,460,057 | £1,904,706 | £3,561,271 | £1,013,252 | 23 / 34000 |
| 2021 | £2,605,367 | £2,577,297 | £2,091,426 | £3,766,351 | £1,020,144 | 27 / 38000 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Mothers' Union
What does Mothers' Union do?
THE MOTHERS' UNION DELIVERS ITS CORE OBJECTIVES TO SUPPORT FAMILY LIFE THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES:COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPEMENT,TRAINING AND CAPACITY BUILDING,PRAYER AND FELLOWSHIP,CAMPAIGNING,EMERGENCY RELIEF TO THOSE WHOSE FAMILY LIFE HAS MET WITH ADVERSITY,MEMBERSHIP RESOURCES - TO FACILITATE THE CHARITY'S WORK WITHIN COMMUNITIES WHERE THERE IS A MOTHERS' UNION PRESENCE.
How much income did Mothers' Union report in 2025?
Mothers' Union reported total income of £3.37m and reported expenditure of £3.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Mothers' Union?
Mothers' Union has a program ratio of 74.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Mothers' Union registered as a charity?
Mothers' Union was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 May 1965 as charity number 240531. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Mothers' Union?
Mothers' Union is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kathleen Snow. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Mothers' Union operate?
Mothers' Union operates across 21 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Australia, Burundi and 18 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Mothers' Union a registered charity?
Yes — Mothers' Union is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 240531.
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Registry Information
Other notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Mothers' Union
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated