The Mothers' Union Diocese of Peterborough
Analysis
The Mothers' Union Diocese of Peterborough is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Northamptonshire. It was registered in October 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover overseas aid/famine relief and religious activities, which this site groups under overseas aid and international. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Mothers' Union Diocese of Peterborough reported income of £33k and spending of £31k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £38k to £33k (-13%), an average of -3.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 1,223 England and Wales charities whose main cause is overseas aid and international and that reported income, The Mothers' Union Diocese of Peterborough sits at the 55th percentile: it is larger than about 55% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Go Africa (£32k), Mothers' Union (Chester Diocese) (£33k) and The Juniper Trust (£32k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
All activities are grouped under communities of interest, underpinning all we do is faith and spirituality, branches and deaneries organize special services and as a diocese we provide prayer materials, organize quiet days and retreats.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Go Africa | Sutton Coldfield | £32k |
| Mothers' Union (Chester Diocese) | Cheshire | £33k |
| The Juniper Trust | Cumbria | £32k |
| The Anglo Chilean Society | London | £33k |