Mothers' Union, Diocese of Leeds
Analysis
Mothers' Union, Diocese of Leeds is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in October 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Mothers' Union, Diocese of Leeds reported income of £81k and spending of £92k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £75k to £81k (+8.8%), an average of +2.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 31%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Mothers' Union, Diocese of Leeds sits at the 63rd percentile: it is larger than about 63% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund (£81k), Simcha Chesed Limited (£81k) and Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church (£81k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Mission, campaigning and fundraising through prayer and action to provide Christian care for families in the UK and worldwide. Projects include prison work, hospital projects and providing holidays for families in need and supporting the work of Mothers' Union worldwide.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Association of School and College Leaders Benevolent Fund | Leicester | £81k |
| Simcha Chesed Limited | Manchester | £81k |
| Bethel Evangelical Baptist Church | Hengoed | £81k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of S. Margaret, Hollinwood & S. Chad, Limeside | Oldham | £81k |