The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Rochester)
Analysis
The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Rochester) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in October 1966, 60 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals, provides human resources and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Rochester) reported income of £24k and spending of £35k, spending 148% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £27k to £24k (-13%), an average of -3.3% a year. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Rochester) sits at the 45th percentile: it is larger than about 45% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 48th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include East Markham Charity (£24k), Fan the Flames Ministry (£24k) and Students' Education Trust (£24k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity MOTHERS' UNION DIOCESE OF ROCHESTER is constituted by Deed of Trust as a registered charity No 249751. It is affiliated to its parent charity "MOTHERS UNION" a worldwide organisation incorporated by Royal Charter charity no 240531.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| East Markham Charity | Retford | £24k |
| Fan the Flames Ministry | Royston | £24k |
| Students' Education Trust | Farnham | £24k |
| Liz Mitchell Let It Be Foundation | Reading | £24k |