The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese
Also known as: The Mothers' Union - (diocese of Gloucester Branch)
Help is given by members to the Prison Play Area at Leyhill Prison; to the Mother and Baby Unit at Eastwood Park Prison; to Parenting Courses and to a Child Contact Centre at Cheltenham and at Gloucester. Some branches run mother and toddler groups in their parishes and some assist with marriage preparation courses and run lunch clubs for the elderly.
Activities & Mission
Help is given by members to the Prison Play Area at Leyhill Prison; to the Mother and Baby Unit at Eastwood Park Prison; to Parenting Courses and to a Child Contact Centre at Cheltenham and at Gloucester. Some branches run mother and toddler groups in their parishes and some assist with marriage preparation courses and run lunch clubs for the elderly.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £64,188 | £58,586 | 0 / 611 | |||
| 2023 | £61,563 | £53,858 | 0 / 660 | |||
| 2022 | £77,285 | £64,304 | 0 / 655 | |||
| 2021 | £64,477 | £56,540 | 0 / 727 | |||
| 2020 | £52,047 | £43,556 | 0 / 712 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese
What does The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese do?
Help is given by members to the Prison Play Area at Leyhill Prison; to the Mother and Baby Unit at Eastwood Park Prison; to Parenting Courses and to a Child Contact Centre at Cheltenham and at Gloucester. Some branches run mother and toddler groups in their parishes and some assist with marriage preparation courses and run lunch clubs for the elderly.
How much income did The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese report in 2024?
The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese reported total income of £64k and reported expenditure of £59k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese registered as a charity?
The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 October 1966 as charity number 249912. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese?
The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Doreen Mclellan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese operate?
The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese a registered charity?
Yes — The Mothers' Union - Gloucester Diocese is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 249912.
Details
GLOUCESTER
GL1 2BN
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 4 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Mothers' Union - (diocese of Gloucester Branch)
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated