Mothershare
Analysis
Mothershare is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Yorkshire. It was registered in September 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Mothershare reported income of £27k and spending of £18k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £70k to £27k (-61%), an average of -21% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 115%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Mothershare sits at the 47th percentile: it is larger than about 47% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 51st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Haverfordwest Freemen's Estate (£27k), James 1v27 (£27k) and Nisaba (£27k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Mothershare works on a referral basis to provide/loan essential items to families and children from pre-birth to late teens. Our referrals come from local statutory agencies. We provide our service throughout Calderdale, have one paid member of staff and a team of valued volunteers. Through Back Pack Buddies we provide weekend food parcels to children identified as at risk of food poverty.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Haverfordwest Freemen's Estate | Haverfordwest | £27k |
| James 1v27 | Corby | £27k |
| Nisaba | London | £27k |
| RCCG - the Joy of All Souls | West Sussex | £27k |