The Motherhood Plan

Also known as: The Motherhood Plan Community Interest Company

We are a charity founded and managed by women with lived experience of pregnancy and maternity discrimination. We provide world-class advice and support to mothers to help them to challenge discrimination in the workplace. We advocate for change and raise awareness of the specific challenges faced by working mothers. We challenge deeply entrenched stereotypes about the role of mothers in society

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£764,321

Latest Expenditure

£698,006

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 84.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 13.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £102,066

Charitable Activities £640,541

Other Trading £21,714

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £592,212

Raising Funds £84,452

Governance £8,032

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £21,342

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£764,321	£698,006	£592,212	£415,240	£379,157	10 / 92
2023	£769,807	£552,776	£460,876	£348,925	£341,938	9 / 140
2022	£408,925	£422,251				0 / 160
2021	£330,684	£242,440				0 / 108
2020	£151,693	£107,392				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Motherhood Plan

What does The Motherhood Plan do?

How much income did The Motherhood Plan report in 2024?

The Motherhood Plan reported total income of £764k and reported expenditure of £698k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Motherhood Plan?

The Motherhood Plan has a program ratio of 77.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Motherhood Plan registered as a charity?

The Motherhood Plan was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 2020 as charity number 1188643. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs The Motherhood Plan?

The Motherhood Plan is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sam Smethers. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Motherhood Plan operate?

The Motherhood Plan operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Motherhood Plan a registered charity?

Yes — The Motherhood Plan is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188643.