MOTHERS’ UNION – SOUTHWARK DIOCESE

Annual Report and Statement of Financial Activities

For the year ended 31 December 2015

Registered Charity Number: 249815

Mothers’ Union Office Trinity House

4 Chapel Court Borough High Street

London SE1 1HW

Bankers: HSBC 66 High Street New Malden

Surrey KT3 4HD

Independent Examiner: Michael Folger 15 Hillcrest Road, Hythe

Kent CT21 5EU

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The Mothers’ Union - Southwark Diocese Registered Charity Number 249815

Registered office: Mothers’ Union Office, Trinity House, 4 Chapel Court, Borough

High Street, London SE1 1HW. Tel: 0207 939 9459

Email:mu@southwark.anglican.org

Legal and Administrative Information

The Trustee Board in 2015 Diocesan President: Elizabeth Pullen Area Vice Presidents: Ann Squirrell and Norma McKnight (Croydon), Sue Betts (Kingston), Pearl Virno (Reigate),

Vacancy (Woolwich) Unit Co-ordinators: Hilary Richardson (Action & Outreach),

Anne Jeanes (Finance), Victoria Adejobi (Prayer & Spirituality), Jodie Lomax (Marketing),

Elizabeth Pullen (Acting Social Policy Co-ordinator) Area representatives: Lesley Frankham, Monica Grant (Croydon) Pat Fisher, Ann Fernihough (Kingston) Gill Mason, Heather Wells (Reigate) Sue Steel, Victoria Dirwayi (Woolwich) Hon Treasurer: Jean Hatton In attendance but non-voting: Anne Love (Diocesan Secretary), the Revd Kevin Scott (Chaplain)

Bank: HSBC, 66 High Street, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4HD

Independent Examiner Mr M Folger, 15 Hillcrest Road, Hythe, Kent CT21 5EU

The Trustee Board in 2016

Diocesan President: Cynthia Smith Joint Vice Presidents (Croydon): Norma McKnight and Ann Squirrell Joint Vice Presidents (Woolwich): Jennifer Davis and Catherine Hall Vice President (Kingston) Ann Fernihough Vice President (Reigate) and Fundraising and Communications joint Unit Co-ordinator: Penny Lochead Finance and Administration Unit Co-ordinator and Action & Outreach Trustee Link: Pam Davies Faith and Policy Trustee link also Croydon Area Representative: Olu Akitoye

Fundraising and Communications joint Unit Co-ordinator and Croydon Area Representative: Margaret Simmons Kingston Area Representatives: Margaret Tilcock and Wendy Moss Reigate Area Representatives: Gill Mason and Jennifer Kempsell Diocesan Safeguarding Officer, Co-opted: Heather Wells Hon Treasurer: Jean Hatton

In attendance but non-voting: Anne Love (Diocesan Secretary), the Revd Kevin Scott (Chaplain)

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Patronage

The Mothers’ Union Southwark Diocese is under the patronage and sanction of the

Bishop of the Diocese. It is affiliated to its parent charity, The Mothers’ Union (Reg.

Charity No. 240531, headquarters at Mary Sumner House, Westminster), but is an

autonomous organisation.

Organisational structure and decision making

The affairs of the Mothers’ Union in the diocese are managed by the Board of

Trustees. Under the Diocesan Constitution and Handbook, revised 2005, the

Trustees are elected on a triennial basis. Elections took place in 2015 with the new

Board taking office on 1 January 2016. All subscribing members of the MU in the

diocese are entitled to vote for the Diocesan President and Unit Co-ordinators;

members from each geographical Area vote for their own Vice President and two

area representatives on the Trustee Board. The Trustees appoint the Honorary

Treasurer and the Newsletter Editor, and may co-opt up to three additional members

with specific skills onto the Trustee Board for the triennial. The Diocesan Chaplain is

appointed after consultation between the Diocesan Bishop and the Southwark MU

President. Also appointed by the Trustee Board are the Away From It All (AFIA) Co-

ordinator and the Safeguarding Officer. The Trustees employ a part-time secretary,

who manages the office and provides administrative support for the Trustee Board.

The Trustee Board generally meets five times a year for the initial discussion of ideas

from which plans may be formulated. These plans are taken forward to Diocesan

Council, meeting twice a year, when the membership is given the opportunity to vote

on whether or not these plans are in line with the Aim and Objects of Mothers’ Union.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) usually takes place in June or early July at

which meeting the Annual Report and Accounts are presented to the membership.

Council and the AGM are open to all members although voting rights at Diocesan

Council are restricted.

Southwark Diocesan Mothers’ Union is divided into four geographical areas. These

four areas are subdivided into deaneries and thence into branches which coincide in

most instances with church parishes. There are 78 branches in the Diocese to which

nearly 1,700 members belong, though deanery and diocesan members are often

also invited to their meetings. Branches generally hold regular monthly or quarterly

meetings, and events are also held at deanery and diocesan level. Branches are

also responsible for looking after the Indoor Members within their boundaries. These

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members receive regular postings from the Diocese and visits from members of the

branches to which they belong.

Within the Southwark Diocesan Mothers’ Union there are five working units: Action

and Outreach, Finance and Administration, Marketing, Prayer and Spirituality, and

Social Policy. These units report to the Trustee Board and to Diocesan Council, and

the reports on the following pages outline the work carried out by the committees as

they seek to carry out God’s work within the Diocese and worldwide.

Our Aim and Purpose

To demonstrate the Christian faith in action

by the transformation of communities worldwide through the nurture of the family in its many forms.

Our Vision is of a world where God’s love is shown through loving, respectful and

flourishing relationships. Mothers’ Union is firmly rooted in a voluntary ethos, with its

governance, leadership and programmes being planned and undertaken by

members responding to God’s call to faith and action.

Within Southwark Diocese, nearly seventeen hundred members are praying and

working together to share Christ’s love through the encouragement, strengthening

and support of marriage and family life, making a real difference to many of the

communities where they live, as well as supporting the worldwide work of the

Mothers’ Union.

The Five Objects

(1) To promote and support marriage (2) To encourage parents to develop the faith of their children

(3) To maintain a worldwide fellowship of Christians united in prayer, worship and service

(4) To promote conditions in society favourable to stable family life and the protection of children

(5) To help those whose family life has met with adversity

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Southwark Mothers’ Union: a personal reflection

Elizabeth Pullen, Diocesan President, 2010 – 2015

The annual Worldwide Conference, attended by all the UK Diocesan Presidents

together with the Central Trustees, was held in October 2015 at The Hayes

Conference Centre, Swanwick. Each DP was asked to take with them a poster which

represented some of the work undertaken by members of their diocese. We were to

outline three key projects showing how Mothers’ Union in action is making a

difference to families and individuals within the diocese, and to give the numbers of

beneficiaries.

Over the last six years it has been my joy and privilege to visit many branches and

deaneries throughout the diocese, full of members who are working very hard indeed

to the glory of God, and to enrich the lives of those who are to be married, to help

those who are bringing up children, to engage prayerfully with other members at

home and abroad, to campaign for social issues protecting families and children and

to support families at times of illness or difficulty. Out of all these projects, in

hospitals, in prisons, in homes, in refuges and indeed in holiday caravans, it was

very difficult to select only three for the poster, as the members of Southwark MU

have touched the lives of countless people throughout the year. In the end I chose

three which involved the most numbers of volunteers and also the greatest number

of beneficiaries.

o The Tea at 3 project, working within the

chaplaincy team at St Thomas’s Hospital,

helps between 10 and 20 families a

month;

o some 60 individuals - mums and

teenagers - in refuges for the survivors of

domestic violence have benefited from

baking sessions, and countless numbers

have had their confidence boosted by collections of clothing, make up, school

uniforms and bedding, to name but a few of the gifts;

o and finally, well over 1,000 people of all ages and needs have received the

results of knitting, stitching and crochet groups, which have in themselves

brought together those who are often lonely for a ‘knit and natter.’

There have been many highlights in this, the final year of my presidency, but it is

particularly wonderful to see how Southwark Mothers’ Union is growing. The year

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began with the opening of two new branches, at Christ Church, Brixton Road and in

Southwark Cathedral itself and ended with an exceptionally well-attended Advent

Service at the Cathedral at which the MU work of reconciliation, regeneration, and

amongst those in need was celebrated, looking forward to 2016 when the 140th

Anniversary of Mothers’ Union is remembered.

It has been an honour to serve within such a diverse diocese, but I have been ably

supported and enabled by a board of zealous and loving Trustees, not to mention

the encouragement of a great many members. The work of retiring Trustees is

greatly appreciated and those who follow are certain to give Cynthia Smith, the new

Diocesan President, the same support and encouragement as she leads the

Mothers’ Union Diocese into a special year of celebration and thanksgiving.

Elizabeth Pullen

Former Diocesan President

Southwark Mothers’ Union 2015: through the eyes of the Unit Co-ordinators

Prayer and Spirituality Unit Report

Intercession Calendar: This is prepared at the beginning of the year to encourage

members to pray for each other and the clergy on every day of the month, starting

with the Diocesan President on the 1st day of the month.

Cathedral Midday Prayers: These are held

every fourth Wednesday of the month (except

December) in the Harvard Chapel of Southwark

Cathedral between 11.45 am and 12.15 pm. They

are led by each of four Areas in rotation –

Croydon, Kingston, Reigate and Woolwich;

prayer/worship is freestyle. Obituaries of

members who have gone are read from the Book

of Remembrance during the prayers.

To encourage more members to lead, two workshops on Cathedral Midday Prayers

were organised for Branch Leaders at Trinity House on 15 May 2015 and 1 October

2015 respectively. Both workshops, led by Liz Pullen, the Diocesan President, were

well attended.

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Indoor Members: The number is now down to about 40 due to members moving

away to another area or who have passed away. Branch Leaders are always

reminded to send names to the Diocesan Secretary, to be included on the mailing

list. The Indoor Members’ Representative sends out three mailings a year, which

include a letter from Mary Sumner House, a newsletter, Southwark News, the

Intercession Calendar, Wave of Prayer leaflet, Advent Calendar, cards for

Easter/Christmas, and these are always gratefully received.

Festival Service: A Eucharist, it was held on Saturday, 18 April 2015, and was well

attended by about 400 people. The Dean, The Very Revd Andrew Nunn, gave the

address. During the service members of Southwark Cathedral and St Hugh’s,

Bermondsey, were admitted to the MU and the branch officially opened the following

day during the morning Eucharist at the Cathedral.

Wave of Prayer for our linked dioceses of Ekiti and Ogori-Magongo in Nigeria,

Harare in Central Africa, Machakos in Kenya and Phulbani in North India including

our link Diocese of Oxford and Anglican Links in Zimbabwe took place on 31 August

to 2 September 2015. The Wave of Prayer leaflet was prepared in conjunction with

the Action and Outreach Unit. Members who are unable to gather with others

undertake to pray privately at specific times. The four Areas have each been

allocated the day and time on which to participate.

Diocesan Retreat: This took place at the Southwark Diocesan Retreat and

Conference Centre, Wychcroft and was led by the Revd Nigel Stone, Vicar of St

Mark’s, Mitcham. It was very uplifting.

Trustees’ Quiet Day: This was held on Thursday, 5 November 2015, at St John the

Baptist, Malden, from 10.30 am to 2.00 pm. The Vicar, Revd Kevin Scott, who is

also our Diocesan Chaplain, led the day and attendees enjoyed the usual hospitality.

Prayer Chain: This is now in operation to support our members and friends by

praying for them when they are unwell, and also for good things. Prayer request is

sent to two contacts who, in turn, pass it on by email to a list of Prayer Volunteers;

those not on email are contacted by telephone by designated members. Christian

names only are used, each prayer request is for 14 days, and prayer involving

personal details is kept in complete confidence.

Advent Calendar: This was double sided, and for both adults and children. It gave

suggestions and prayers for each day of Advent, and encouraged users to get

through the Season.

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Advent Service: This was held at Southwark Cathedral on 3 December 2015 and

was well attended. The Bishop of Southwark, the Rt Revd Christopher Chessun,

preached. During the service the Southwark Diocesan Mothers’ Union and Bishop

Christopher used the occasion to thank the retiring Diocesan President, Elizabeth

Pullen, for all her hard work and contribution to the cause of the Mothers’ Union,

having completed two triennials of leadership.

Conclusion: I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as P&S Unit Co-ordinator,

Southwark Diocese Mothers’ Union; I was mentored, have learnt and enjoyed so

much as a result.

I would like to thank members of the Prayer & Spirituality Unit for their commitment,

and prayer; also Anne Love, the Diocesan Secretary, for her support.

(Objects 1.2.3.4 and 5)

Victoria Adejobi

Prayer & Spirituality Unit Co-ordinator

Finance and Administration Unit Report

We have held five meetings of the unit during the past year, normally, about a

fortnight before Trustee meetings, so that any recommendations the unit has may be

put in place almost immediately.

Each meeting follows a prescribed agenda, with opening prayers, the minutes of the

previous meeting and any matters arising. We then discuss financial matters with a

report from the Treasurer, Jean Hatton, and an update on Gift Aid by Kathy Wright.

This year the diocese received around £3000 from Her Majesty’s Revenue &

Customs (HMRC) from the Gift Aid scheme. This income helps to keep diocesan

subscriptions down. We urge as many members as possible to take part in this

scheme. The information to HMRC has now to be given on line and Kathy spends

many hours doing this on our behalf.

This has been a hard year for our treasurer as her husband was recovering from an

operation at the end of 2014, and then had many medical problems to contend with.

Jean was unable to attend three of our meetings but always sent us a report. At the

September meeting Jean indicated that she wished to give notice that she would be

standing down as Diocesan Treasurer from the end of 2016. The unit now has to

appoint a new treasurer from January 2017, but would ideally like to have someone

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in place to work alongside Jean in 2016. We are greatly indebted to her for all her

hard work over many years.

We are grateful to Michael Folger, our Independent Examiner, who vetted our

accounts for the final time in 2015 and we are pleased to announce that Tony Kett

from Charlwood has agreed to take on this valuable work for the diocese the

following year. We sent Michael a gift and card in appreciation of his work.

At the end of the year it was agreed by Trustees that we would outsource the paper

work connected with the payment of Anne Love’s salary and this was put in place.

During the year we review the secretary’s annual salary and make decisions on the

diocesan subscription once we know the amount of the central subscription from

Mary Sumner House.

Ann Wright assists Jean with the production of the accounts and

their task is much easier if Branch and Deanery accounts arrive

on the due date. We are grateful to those treasurers who

manage this every year. Ann has said she wishes to step down

as Training Officer and we thank her for the many years she has

done this so efficiently.

This year we held meetings for Branch Treasurers in Sutton and North Croydon

deaneries. In September there was a morning led by the Revd. Ian Welch on

speaking in public, followed in the afternoon by a meeting of MU speakers. It had

been suggested by the unit that the Central MU theme of ‘A Celebration of Faith’

should be adopted by Trustees for the Southwark theme in 2016 and this was

agreed.

We updated the forms for the Triennial Elections as well as ensuring that the job

descriptions for all positions were in place.

As usual we have dealt with routine tasks which include updating

The Diocesan Risk Assessment document

The list of Speakers

The Finance forms

The Facts and Figures form

This year we have also been looking at alterations to the Branch File.

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A suggestion was made by the unit that each branch in the diocese should be asked

to make a Scrapbook of their branch activities during one twelve month period in the

forthcoming Triennial 2016 – 2018. At the end of the three years we will then have a

record of all that is taking place in the diocese. There will be a meeting at the end of

the three year period when all scrapbooks will be displayed.

We are also putting in place a grant form on which branches may ask for money from

diocesan funds to finance a particular project.

As I step down from the position of coordinator of this unit, I am indebted to all who

have served on this committee over the past three years, their knowledge and

expertise has been invaluable to the running of the unit and I thank them all for their

hard work. I wish my successor Pam Davies every good wish for the future.

(Objects 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5)

Anne Jeanes

Finance and Administration Unit Co-ordinator

Action and Outreach Unit Report

The main undertaking during 2015 was achieving links with our new Wave of Prayer

partners. At the end of December 2014, our correspondents wrote to our former

links (Aba, Calabar, Niger Delta North, and Uyo in Nigeria; Butere in Kenya; and

Northern Territory in Australia). We thanked them for their partnership in the past,

and wished them well with their new partners, as we continue to pray for them. New

correspondents were found early in 2015, and they have made contact with our new

colleagues in Phulbani in North India; Machakos in Kenya; Ekiti and Ogoro-Magongo

in Nigeria; and Harare in Central Africa. After our first year, we look forward to

developing these links in the future. We are grateful to all our correspondents for

continuing to maintain these links.

Although we felt during 2015 that the uptake on Away From It All holidays was slow,

by the end of the year, Tolu Ayofe had provided six holidays in all, enabling 7 adults;

2 special needs adults; 8 children; and 2 special needs children to have a much

needed break away. Holidays were mostly provided at Combe Haven in East

Sussex, and one holiday was provided at Selsey Caravan Holiday Park. We also

supported a church family outing for a day trip to the seaside. I am very grateful to

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Tolu for all her hard work on this worthwhile project, which can prove very frustrating

at times.

Dorothy Sadler once again linked up with the Children’s Society to provide members

and friends to make christingles for the service at Westminster Abbey at the

beginning of December. Jan Gosling maintained our links with HMP Belmarsh and

HMP Young Offenders Institute ISIS, and once again provided gifts on our behalf for

the children using the Visitors’ Centre. Janice Clarke and Jodie Lomax have also

been developing links with HMP Highdown and HMP Brixton respectively.

Tea at 3 has continued at St Thomas’/Evelina

London Children’s Hospital, in the Neonatal

Intensive Care Unit. We lost some volunteers

during the year, but hope that more will be

joining the group later in 2016. We now

provide tea and cakes twice a month to the

unit, and many members are also knitting

furiously to provide jackets and blankets for

use by the babies.

Apart from the Diocesan projects mentioned,

each branch undertakes their own projects at local level. These range from running

toddler groups, to providing lunches for the elderly, and everything in between. All

members are heavily involved in the activities of their churches, and support ongoing

work in the parishes. Many are also now helping with refugees, or awaiting their

arrival from Turkey or Syria when accommodation becomes available. Work with

foodbanks and refuge centres for those affected by domestic violence is also

prominent amongst the work undertaken.

I would like to thank those who have helped with the various diocesan projects over

the last few years for their support and dedication, and also all the members who

have responded to requests for help. God bless you all.

Hilary Richardson Action and Outreach Unit Co-ordinator

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Social Policy Unit

The Social Policy Unit is concerned particularly with the last two of the Mothers’

Union Objects which are “to promote conditions in society favourable to stable family

life and the protection of children,” and “to help those whose family life has met with

adversity.” In order to do this, there is a strong working link with the Government and

with the United Nations. Southwark Social Policy Unit

works within the Diocese and branches to raise

awareness of issues of local, national and

international importance, to gather responses to

discussions and to enable members to engage

actively in local issues which affect marriage and

family life.

Local:

The foodbank project set up in 2013 goes from strength to strength and MU

members all over Southwark are actively involved in donating to the banks

themselves and urging whole congregations to donate. Many are also involved with

taking these donations to the local collection point, and indeed with the distribution.

The members from St Mary’s, Lewisham, collect unbroken packets of sandwiches

from local shops to distribute to the refugee centre. At the same time as this practical

activity, members are also asking questions of their MPs and local councillors as to

why there is a necessity for foodbanks in Britain.

Domestic abuse: Southwark Mothers’ Union members continue to raise awareness

of this important issue locally. Many branches, and in some cases, whole

congregations, are involved in collecting toiletries, sanitary wear, underwear,

bedding, toys, groceries and kitchen equipment for the local refuges for the survivors

of domestic violence. St Mildred’s, Addiscombe, the Church of the Good Shepherd,

Tadworth, and St Dunstan’s, Cheam, deserve particular mention in this respect:

members of St Dunstan’s go regularly to their local refuge to teach the survivors and

their children to cook.

All members have been made aware of how social policy issues affect their local

communities and many are active in lobbying councillors and MPs regarding such

issues.

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National:

As this was the year of the General Election, all members were encouraged to

exercise their right to vote. Following the open letter from the House of Bishops,

where it was stated that “Christian engagement with political issues has to go deeper

than aligning the church with one party, policy, or ideology,” every branch in

Southwark Diocese was sent a paper entitled Get Involved: General Election 2015

which was also copied into parish magazines: it even appeared on several parish

websites. Every member was asked to cast their vote: it is a democratic right to do

so but rights bring obligations and responsibilities.

The Bye Buy Childhood 2015 report was published in March, and members were

encouraged to read the report and make use of its findings. The

report compared new research on the commercialisation and

sexualisation of childhood with the research from the previous

2010 report. Membership participation is crucial to the success of

the Bye Buy Childhood Campaign and members were equipped

to engage with the campaign through a campaign resource pack. Members of

General Synod from Southwark Diocese were encouraged to attend a fringe event at

the York Synod in July which focused on the Bye Buy Childhood report, bringing

together speakers from the advertising industry, Parliament and parents. The Dean

of Southwark attended the event and participated in the

discussions. Towards Christmas, posters were put up in

churches, schools libraries, and postcards distributed

which contained ideas for parents and carers on

avoiding commercialisation at Christmas. This resource outlined alternative gifts of

time, confidence, friendship skills and safety.

International:

Some Southwark members also attended an international event in February

organised by the We Will Speak Out Coalition. The event sought to build on

momentum from the Global Summit to End Sexual Violence in Conflict in June 2014

and gain commitment from faith communities to take action. Participants, including

William Hague MP, UNHCR Special Envoy Angelina Jolie-Pitt, the Archbishop of

Canterbury and the Provincial President of Mothers' Union in Burundi, discussed and

put forward recommendations on the role of faith leaders in such issues as

promoting values of faith and human rights, tackling impunity and promoting justice

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and accountability, supporting survivors of sexual violence, engaging men and boys,

and peace building.

There was only one consultation this year to which at least four groups of

Southwark members responded. In 2000, the United Nations agreed 8 goals, known

as the Millennium Development Goals, which set out the steps the international

community would take to tackle poverty over the next 15 years. At the end of those

15 years, the UN countries have been looking at the next steps for international

development: the ‘post-2015 development agenda’ or ‘sustainable development

agenda’. Southwark members joined with MU members worldwide to discuss and

respond to the 17 proposed ‘Sustainable Development Goals,’ including ending

poverty and hunger, ensuring healthy lives, ensuring education for all, achieving

gender equality, and the promotion of sustainable economic growth. The responses

were used to inform the Mothers’ Union statement to the United Nations Commission

on the Status of Women.

The 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence began on 25th

November 2015. This international campaign takes place annually and is designed to

raise awareness of the horrifying facts of the vast numbers of women – and men –

who have experienced gender-based violence. In Southwark many branches and

individuals down-loaded the calendar to carry out the daily

instructions, and even more were actively praying for an end to this

violence, holding vigils and open meetings. Southwark Mothers’

Union members continue to raise awareness of this important issue

locally and to pray for the work Mothers’ Union is doing worldwide to

counteract its effects.

It has been a privilege and joy to work with Southwark members who try to alleviate

some of the social concerns of their local communities and worldwide. My grateful

thanks go to you all for your help, support, practical involvement and prayers.

(Objects 3, 4 and 5)

Elizabeth Pullen, Acting Unit Co-ordinator

Fundraising and Communications Unit

Through the publications we receive as members of Mothers’ Union and through our

regular meetings, whether Diocesan, Branch or Deanery, we come to learn about

Mothers’ Union work at home and abroad. It would be impossible to keep abreast of

everything going on in a worldwide organization through one broadsheet, but “hats

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off” to those who provide the multiple publications of “Families First” (not included in

our membership subscription), the monthly e-newsletter, “Faith and Policy Watch”,

“Families Worldwide”, the Mothers’ Union website, and our own “Southwark News”

and website. These provide us with ample coverage of news and resource support.

For branches in churches which put out a monthly magazine / newssheet, there is a

downloadable article in each monthly e-newsletter that can be used in a church

publication, informing yet a broader group about Mothers’ Union.

Among the resources highlighted in the Fundraising and Communication reports

2015 were those:

to assist our daily prayer life and for the new Wave of Prayer partnerships

(January e-news),

to encourage safe and wise use of media (Safer Internet Day, February e-

news, “Media Smart”, September Faith and Policy Watch),

for use with Parent Toddler Groups (March e-news),

to understand and better cope with dementia (excellent article including

resource links to downloadable video) (March-April Families First),

to help care for the very young baby - “Hello Baby” – a practical, useful, and

original resource giving tips re sleeping, eating, crying” ( MU website).

www.mothersunion.org/content/passionate-about-parenting)

providing resources generally - the Mothers’ Union Resource Guide 2015 (MU

website)

updating the “Bye, Buy Childhood” campaign through the publication of an

“engagement pack” (MU website)

Paramount to the work and concerns of Mothers’ Union in 2015, as to the Church

generally, was the matter of refugees. MU members are involved locally assisting

specialist organizations in the care of and provision for refugees. Abroad, note was

made of the MU’s financial support through its Relief Fund for the refugee camps in

Iraq and of its work with the Kurdish churches and international organizations

(February, e-news). In Europe, members are working in association with the Church

of England and other Christian churches and organizations – ‘Us’ (co-ordinating the

response in Europe); and with the Greek Orthodox Church and the Salvation Army

which are focusing their relief effort in Greece and Hungary (October - MU website).

Fundraising events that were drawn to members’ attention were -

Make a Mother’s Day - whereby paying for provision of a useful service (such as the

setting up of parenting, small enterprise or money managing groups through a

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trained facilitator), a donor simultaneously receives a card to give to their or another

mum on Mothering Sunday.

Ride London – an annual cycling event which in 2015 raised nearly £3,400 through

sponsorship of three Mothers’ Union riders,

The Harvest Appeal - members raise money through an activity of choice (brunches

are popular) to largely support Church & Community Mobilization Projects (CCMP).

These projects, often done in conjunction with other Christian charities, ground their

work in the inspiration derived through their sharing of Scripture from which they then

identify and prioritize the work they undertake to improve life in their communities.

Richmond Run - an open, autumn running event in Richmond Park in which three

runners participated from Southwark MU. (There were other runners from adjacent

Dioceses.) Over £3,700 was raised.

Cards for Good Causes – raising money for general funds through joint selling of

charity (including MU) Christmas cards.

Bits and Bobs

The new Southwark MU Marriage Prayer Cards are available to be given with a

candle to couples getting married. The Card gives space for details of the wedding

including the primary members of the wedding party and sets out a special prayer. It

can be used on subsequent anniversaries to repeat the vows and light the candle as

a reminder of the promises made. The cards can be obtained from the MU

Diocesan Secretary, and are free of charge.

A Conference on the subject of “Ending Violence Against Women and Girls” was

held at Mary Sumner House in November. To my mind, the Conference was

outstanding. Speakers included a senior officer from Northamptonshire Police

Force, the Chief Crown Prosecutor from the CPS, the chief executive from Women’s

Aid and a keynote speaker from Mothers’ Union, South Africa.

We were informed about the many and various methods and

expressions of violence against women both physically, mentally

and through use of the internet. The keynote speaker spoke

about new forms of violence in South Africa (eg. “corrective rape”)

and also of traditional forms of abuse embedded in the culture.

Present ways of tackling these offences and practices were

discussed. The keynote speaker spoke of renewal and a way

forward using the Bible as a guideline for working with women and

girls AND with men and boys.

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A pocket size MU Information Card describing Mothers’ Union in a nutshell is being

worked on and is shortly to be available for our use. Watch This Space!

This is my last year as a Unit Head and as a Trustee of Southwark Mothers’ Union. I

have been a Trustee for 16 years and have greatly valued the time spent working

with fellow colleagues and all with whom I have come in contact in promoting the

Christian message through this wonderful organization – the Mothers’ Union.

Thank you all.

(Objects 1,2,3,4 and 5)

Jodie Lomax Fundraising and Communications Unit Co-ordinator

Southwark Mothers’ Union through the eyes of the Area Vice Presidents

Kingston Area Report

In the Kingston Area we have had one new branch opening. I joined Liz Pullen and

Jodie Lomax for the opening of the new branch at Christ Church, Brixton Road on

Sunday, 25 January when around 12 new members were enrolled, with the full

support of their Vicar, so we look forward to encouraging this new branch.

The Kingston Area Lady Day services were well attended again this year. In the

Kingston Deanery, St Mark’s, Surbiton hosted a service on 24 March and then a

delicious shared lunch was enjoyed by over 40 people in their lovely new hall. The

Merton Deanery service was held on the following day and was hosted by Mitcham

Parish Church and led by Revd Jackie Cockfield. A new member was enrolled, who

is to be the new Treasurer for this branch, and around 30 people enjoyed

refreshments served in church after the service. Both these services are open to all

the congregation.

Both the Kingston and Merton deaneries have held deanery meetings, which

members find interesting and which are very helpful for the new branches to gain

ideas about fund-raising activities and topics for meetings. At the Kingston Deanery

meeting held on 30 March, it was decided to send money to both the Relief Fund and

the Southwark Diocesan Fund. Donations are collected from Bring & Buy sales and

refreshments.

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Members in the Kingston Area enjoyed a Quiet Morning on Wednesday, 19 August

2015 at St. James’s Church, New Malden led by Fr. Lorenzo Fernandez-Vicente.

The Kingston Deanery Garden Party held on Tuesday, 25 August 2015 raised over

£100 for Mothers’ Union projects.

Advent services were held at St Peter’s Norbiton and St Mark’s, Surbiton both of

which are open to the public, as well as members.

Donations of toiletries collected in the Kingston Area have been delivered to the

Mothers’ Union branch at St. Dunstan’s, Cheam who give them to their local refuge

for women suffering from domestic violence.

A new project has been started at St James, Malden. The Branch Leader has

opened a monthly Cafe in the Church Hall, serving tea/coffee/chocolate with bacon

rolls, croissants and cakes from 9.00 am to 11.30 am. There were only a few visitors

the first month, but attendance has increased and the cafe provides an opportunity

for members of the congregation to meet and chat.

Kingston Hospital continues to benefit from donations of blankets made by members

at St John’s, Old Malden for the Premature Baby unit, as well as items made by

members at St Paul’s, Hook in their Knit and Natter sessions. Members at several

branches are also involved with collecting and delivering donations to the local

Foodbank.

Members in the Kingston Area continue to support their communities and church

congregations in many ways, showing their Christian commitment to helping families,

as well as raising funds for worldwide Mothers’ Union projects

(Objects 1.2.3.4 and 5) Sue Betts Kingston Area Vice President Croydon Area Report

This year being the end of the triennial, the branches and deaneries are still very

active with their projects, and continue to be supportive to us as Joint Vice

Presidents.

Early in February, Norma went to St Nicholas MU branch’s AGM. At the meeting

one member disclosed it was her 50th birthday, and was given a bunch of roses and

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a card to celebrate the occasion. They have a new banner, which they are very

proud of, and the old banner has been framed and is now on display.

Also in February, we were invited along with Elizabeth Pullen, our Diocesan

President, to All Saints Hackbridge and Beddington Corner, to attend the enrolment

of three new members. Refreshments were served afterwards.

Sutton Deanery – we attended a deanery meeting at St Dunstan’s church, where

some new projects were discussed which included prison visits and providing Easter

eggs for the families of the prisoners. They also held their Lady Day service in

March, which Norma also attended and she was given a packed lunch for her

journey to St Mildred’s for their Lady Day Service in the afternoon.

Croydon North and Central Deanery – Linda Monk, the deanery leader, organised a

coach party to Arundel for Corpus Christi; unfortunately

neither of us could attend, but we were told that the party

thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and the floral display was

exceptionally beautiful.

St Mildred’s are still continuing with their knitting for

Evelina and various other projects, including Baptism

Booklets, which several branches have now adapted for

their own churches

Croydon South deanery held a ‘Big

Wheels Walk’ around the deanery,

visiting five churches in total, with a

two mile walk in between. Ann joined

the walk at lunchtime. It was a lovely

afternoon, walking along the downs,

and then climbing up through the

woods. There were about 30 people in

the group, and at the last church,

St.John’s, Coulsdon, we had a well-

earned cream tea.

At each church there were prayers, and the amount raised was in the region of

£1,900.

The Minster held a sponsored walk around Lloyd’s Park in May and raised £130 for

MU funds.

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In June, several members from Croydon North and Sutton deanery attended the

General Meeting in Nottingham, which was most enjoyable and inspiring. We

thought Reg Bailey’s farewell speech and the performance of ‘Mum’s the Word’ at St.

Mary’s church on the same evening worth a special mention.

Mary Sumner House held their open day on 5 and 6 of August. Again we acted as

stewards. It was lovely to see members we had met at the General Meeting in

Nottingham. It was a particularly special year celebrating Mary Sumner’s life.

St John’s, Coulsdon, held a Christmas Tree Festival, and the Mothers’ Union had

one of the best decorated trees.

Finally both of us have decided to stay on as Joint VPs for the next triennial, and

wish to thank all our Deanery and Branch leaders for their support and invitations,

and we look forward to continue serving you to the best of our ability.

(Objects 1,2,3,4 and 5)

Ann Squirrell / Norma McKnight

Joint Vice Presidents, Croydon Area

Reigate Area Report

Reigate Deanery – There has been no Deanery Leader during the triennial. Again

in January the Branch Leaders met up together to go through what they were

planning for the coming year and see what meetings they could invite other branches

to attend. Merstham and Woodmansterne continued as committee led branches,

Merstham with new committee members.

All branches have spent time in prayer,

enjoyed different speakers, organised Bring

and Buy Sales, generally raising money for

‘Make a Mother’s Day and Wheels Appeal.

Also they have been making Mothering

Sunday posies, Christingles and enjoying

Wave of Prayer. Charlwood MU invited other

branches to their Afternoon Tea in February

and Tadworth hosted another successful

Overseas Afternoon. I was able to attend the

deanery Lady Day service at St Francis, Horley with guest speaker the Revd Carol

Coslett, Assistant Area Dean, who was subsequently enrolled as a Diocesan

Member.

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Gigi Lau from St Matthew’s, Redhill, had attended the Mapping for the Future event

prior to her own enrolment and has created displays at St Matthew’s for the Wave of

Prayer and about 16 days of Activism against gender based violence. Horley also led

a vigil with a display replicated for the 3 Mums & Babes Groups in the parish.

Members from St Matthew’s also attended one of

the open days at Mary Sumner House and met

both the new

Mothers’ Union

Chief Executive,

Mrs Bev Jullien,

and the Worldwide

President, Mrs

Lynne Tembey.

St Mark’s, Reigate, unfortunately closed at the end of

this year due to lack of anybody being able take over leadership. Members will have

joined other local branches or are considering doing so. St Peter’s, Woodmansterne,

also ceased to meet as a branch with members exploring Deanery membership.

Godstone Deanery –They run on a committee, mainly with all the Branch Leaders,

and meet together twice a year. They also join together for various events. All were

invited to a Summer Garden party in a member’s garden in Burstow. As with

Reigate Deanery, all branches raise money for all appeals and meet for prayer.

They regularly have MU Speakers. St John, Dormansland, have a new Branch

Leader and held an annual open air communion service in the summer. They hosted

the Lady Day service.

Caterham Deanery – St John’s are organising more things. This year they had their

Summer Tea for the second time. Also in August they enrolled 5 new members. The

Warlingham branch do have various fund raising events, although not any meetings

as such.

MU Cathedral prayers were led by members in January, May and September,

including obituaries for Jean Read and Peggy Haswell.

(Objects 1,2,3,4 and 5)

Taken from reports by Pearl Virno, Reigate Vice President

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Conclusion

As the foregoing demonstrates, there is much to celebrate in the work carried out in

God’s name at all levels by the members of Southwark Mothers’ Union. The

commitment and vibrancy of the work carried out by members within the Diocese

follows the ideals laid down by Mary Sumner, founder of Mothers’ Union, in 1876.

She encouraged local Christians to walk with God and spread his word through their

prayer and outreach, sharing his love with families. During 2015, members in

Southwark have volunteered to work in lunch clubs, hospitals, prisons, refugee

centres, and many other local community projects and initiatives. They are in contact

with members worldwide and have raised funds for projects at home and abroad.

They have worked with other charities such as Action on Homelessness, Church

Action on Poverty, Community Links, The Children’s Society, Five Talents, Parents

and Children Together (the prisoners’ families charity), Spurgeons, The Trussell

Trust, Welcare and Women’s Aid on many projects, and have sold Cards for Good

causes. Every project with which they have been involved has been part of our Aim,

Purpose and Mission. It is impossible to measure the impact this work has had on

families here in the Diocese and worldwide. We feel that Mary Sumner would be

proud of the achievements of Southwark Mothers’ Union members who offer

friendship, care and love to many families within the Diocese and throughout the

world.

All the above shows that the Southwark Mothers’ Union Trustees have had due

regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.

The Mothers’ Union – Southwark Diocese Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities

Under the Charities Act 2011, the Trustees are required to prepare a statement of

accounts for each accounting year which gives a true and fair view of the state of

affairs of the Mothers’ Union Southwark Diocese.

They are required to:

1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.

2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.

3. State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the Charities

Accounting Regulations and with applicable accounting standards.

4. Prepare the financial statements on an on-going basis.

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They are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with

reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Mothers’ Union and to

ensure that such accounts comply with applicable accounting standards and with the

Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) and the Regulations made under the

Charities Act 2011. They also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the

Mothers’ Union and to take reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other

irregularities.

Accounting Policies: The accounts have been prepared in accordance with

applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP.

Funds: General Funds represent the funds of the Trustees that are not subject to

any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general

purposes of the Trustees.

Funds designated for a particular purpose by the Trustees are also unrestricted.

Restricted funds are to be used for specified purposes as laid down by the donor.

Expenditure which meets these criteria is charged to the fund.

The accounts include all transactions, assets and liabilities for which the Trustees

are responsible in law. They do not include the accounts of groups that owe their

main affiliation to another body or those that are informal gatherings of MU members.

Receipts: Collections, subscriptions, donations and interest are recognised when

received. Income tax recoverable on Gift Aid donations is recognised when the

income is recognised. Funds raised through any other sources, including through

sales of literature purchased from Mothers’ Union Enterprises (MUe) are accounted

for gross.

Payments: Grants and donations are accounted for when paid over.

Reserves Policy: Reserves are defined as income that becomes available and

which is to be expended at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their

objects, but which has not yet been spent, committed or designated. The Trustees

recognise the need to hold reserves to allow protection of the core activities in the

event of income shortfalls and to promote balanced strategic planning. Through

prudent housekeeping over a number of years, the reserves have been built up to

the current level. The Trustee Board budgets and plans its expenditure and intends

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to maintain reserves that will protect the Charity against income shortfalls. A sum of

£15,000 has also been set aside in a designated fund to rent and equip a Diocesan

Mothers’ Union Office should the present premises become unavailable, and to

cover the secretary’s salary for 6 months in an emergency.

Investment Policy: The Trustees continue to invest in the Central Board of Finance

of the Church of England, HSBC savings account and high interest savings. £100

invested in 3.5% War Loan was redeemed by the government in the first quarter of

2015.

Risk Assessment and Safeguarding: In common with other charities, the Trustees

face risks, be they operational, financial or reputational. The Trustees consider and

review the major areas of risk to which they are exposed, and establish systems to

mitigate the potential risks identified. This was last reviewed and approved by the

Trustees on 18th June 2015.

The Trustee minutes of 22nd September 2015 state that “the Trustees agreed to the

proposal that Southwark Mothers’ Union again adopt the Diocesan Policy as set out

in ‘A Safe Church’” (Safeguarding policies, procedures and guidelines).

Midday Prayer

May we always see the world through the eyes of Christ, speak to those we meet with the words of Christ,

and take with us on our journey the peace of Christ.

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Mothers Union Southwark Diocese Draft Receipts and payments accounts for year ending 31 December 2015 Consolidated Fund Receipts

Notes

Diocese General Funds

Diocese Restricted funds

MSH Restricted Funds

Total Funds 2014

For MSH

17,441 Subscriptions

17,651 17,651 9,395 Overseas Fund i

4,152 4,152

6,987 Relief Fund i

6,000 6,000 1,036 B&I D Fund i

587 587

135 Fabric Fund i

45 45 6,629 MSH projects j

5,707 5,707

361 MSH General Fund i

496 496

For Diocesan Funds 5,121 AFIA

a

4,433

4,433

AFIA transfer m -4,214 4,214 0 115 SCIP

b

1,323

1,323

45 Indoor Members

f

50

50 488 OV&V

h

801

801

68 Closed branches c

164

164 16,012 Diocesan subscriptions 15,032

15,032

5,738 Diocesan donations

3,671

3,671 2,815 Tax recovered - Gift Aid 3,450

3,450

611 Turnover related grant e 638

638 300 Travel related grant l 0.00

0

Receipts from sales 6,465 Families First

6,147

6,147 6,185 MUe (Literature)

8,504

8,504

Activities 984 Festival services

971

971

2,625 Retreat

2,450

2,450 129 Refreshments

31

31

Other receipts

Gift for retiring DP

1,317

1,317

49 Sundry receipts

183

183

Investment income 1 High Interest savings account 2

2

467 CBF Deposit interest

471

471 21 War Stock

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90,223 TOTAL DIOCESAN RECEIPTS 38,659 10,985 34,638 84,282

77,520 Total Branch receipts 53,605 0 16,810 70,415 -66,244 Less branch transactions with diocese

-61,267

11,276 Net branch receipts

9,148

101.499 TOTAL

93,430

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Consolidated Fund Payments

2014

Notes

Diocese General

Diocese Restricted

MSH Restricted Total

To Mary Sumner House

17,448 Subscriptions

17,774 17,774 9,599 Overseas Fund i

3,667 3,667

6,987 Relief Fund i

5,347 5,347 1,036 B&ID Fund i

513 513

135 Fabric Fund i

45 45 6,629 MSH Projects j

5,444 5,444

361 MSH General Fund i

496 496

Diocesan Grant making 5,364 AFIA

a

3,975

3,975

1,000 SCIP

b

1,000

1,000 0 Indoor Members

f -160 160

0

0 Closed branches c -142 142

0 0 OV&V

h

954

954

0 Choir 0 Grant St Stephens d

103

103

0 Masvingo

g

2,236

2,236

Trustees 1,247 Trustee & DP expenses 1,079

1,079

78 Hospitality

Activities 152 Festival Service

472

472

2,634 Retreat

2,505

2,505 1,493 Unit Conferences

259

259

0 Training

20

20

Purchases 7,136 Families First

6,078

6,078 1,425 Southwark MU News

1,140

1,140

4,778 Mue (Literature)

9,831

9,831

Other payments 11.934 Secretary's salary

12,082

12,082 102 Office admin

7

7

47 Secretary's expenses 24

24 809 Insurance

831

831

4.442 Rent

4,442

4,442 0 Bank Charges

4

4

0 Gift for retiring DP

1,317

1,317 0 Banners

180

180

0 Gift for retiring CEO

100

100 128 Sundry costs

60

60

84,964 Total Diocesan Payments 40,129 8,570 33,286 81,985

. 81,750 Total Branch Payments 35,258 3,807 34,493 73,558

-66,244 Less Branch transactions with Diocese

-61,267 15,506 Net Branch Payments

12,291

100,470 TOTAL

94,276

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS as at 31st DECEMBER 2015

2015

2014

£

£

CURRENT ASSETS

CBF Deposit 85,750

78,250

Current Bank Account 4,144

9,350

High Interest Savings 2,664

2,663

Cash in Hand 2

Total

92,560

90,263

Branch Funds

15,215

18,621

Monetary assets

107,775

108,621

Other assets

Investment assets 100

100

Mue Stock 3,360

2033

Less write down -336

Total other assets

3,124

2,133

TOTAL ASSETS

110,899

110,754

Note 1 Deaneries and Branches Consolidated Accounts for year ending 31 December 2015

Receipts

2014

Donations

Notes

General

Diocese Restricted

MSH Restricted

Consolidated Total

Subs

17,276

MSH

16,810 16,810

14,758

Diocese

14,352 14,352 1,828

Branch

1,453 1,453

708

Deanery

647 647 Publications

5,597

Families First 5,087 5,087 931 MUe literature 921 921

23,305 Fundraising

19,957 19,957 4,786 Donations 4,311 4,311 2,080 Admin, teas etc

2,150 2,150

4,903 Special events

2,817 2,817 833 Collections at services

795 795

36 MU speakers

7 7 Gift for retiring President 739 739

432 Sundries

353 353 47 Bank interest

16 16

77,520 TOTAL Receipts

53,605 16,810 70,415

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Payments

To diocesan accounts Note

General funds

Diocese Restricted

MSH Restricted Consolidated

total

Payments to diocese

2014 Subs

17,365

MSH

17,268 17,268 17,268 14,838

Diocese

14,726 14,726 14,726

4,070 Donations

3,139 3,139 3,139 Publications

5971

Families First 5,596 5,596 5,596 817 MUe (Lit) 759 759 759

Diocesan Funds

2,249

AFIA a 1,856 1,856 1,856

115

SCIP b 1,227 1,227 1,227 460

OV & V j 510 510 510

45

IMPC f 50 50 50 68

Closed branches c 164 164 164

Central Funds

5,927

Overseas i 3,596 3,596 3,596

6,890

Relief i 5,705 5,705 5,705 1,012

B&ID i 556 556 556

135

Fabric i 45 45 45 5,922

MSH Projects j 5,574 5,574 5,574

361

MSH General Fund i 496 496 496

3,692 Branch projects

1,895 1,895

710 MSH projects l 1,253 1,253 Cost of meetings

1356

Hall hire

1,446 1,446 1163

Speakers expenses 808 808

983

Admin

987 987 208 Teas 281 281 45

Church service costs 197 197

5606 Special events

3,025 2,623.0255 756 Branch Banners

250 250

443 Deanery subs paid by branches 385 385

Gift for retiring President 835 835 543 Sundries 829 829

8,1750 TOTAL PAYMENTS

35,258 3,807 34,493 73,558 61,267

Note 2. Employees No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000 pa during the year.

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Note 3 MOVEMENT OF FUNDS year to 31st DECEMBER 2015

Notes

Balances 31/12/14

Incoming Resources

Resources Expended

Balances 31/12/15

£

£

£

Restricted Funds

Away From It All a 18,651

8,647

-3,975

23,323

Diocesan Choir

166

0

0

166

SCIP b 2,972

1,323

-1,000

3,295

Indoor Members f 2,072

50

-160

1,962

Masvingo g 2,236

0

-2,236

0

Closed Branches c 1,028

164

-142

1,050

Overseas V & V h 4,862

801

-954

4,708

Grant d 1,103

0

-103

1,000

Total diocesan

33,090

10,985

-8,570

35,504

Mary Sumner House Funds

Central Subscriptions 8

17,651

-17,774

-115

Overseas Funds i -204

4,152

-3,667

281

Relief Fund i 0

6,000

-5,347

653

B&I Dev Fund i 0

587

-513

74

MSH Fabric Fund i 0.

45

-45

0

MSH Projects j 0

5,707

-5,444

263

MSH General Fund i 0

496

-496

00

Total MSH

-196

34,638

-33,286

1,156

Total restricted funds

32,894 45,623 -41,856 36,660

General Funds

General Funds

Bank accounts/cash 42,369

38,659

-40,129

40,900

Designated Funds m

Contingency k 15,000

15,000 Total general funds

57,369 38,659 -40,129 55,900

Total Funds

90,263 84,282 -81,985

92,560

Branches (net)

18,358

9,148

-12,291

15,215 Total including branches 108,621

93,430

-94,276

107,775

Diocesan funds

Branch & Deanery Funds

Total

Balance 31/12/14 90,263 18,358 108,621 Net 2015 2,297 -3,143 -846 Balance 31/12/15 92,560 15,215 107,775

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Notes

a) Away From It All (AFIA) - provision of holidays for deprived families within Southwark Diocese

b) SCIP - Supporting children affected by imprisonment (within Southwark Diocese).

c) Money held for 10 years according to the diocesan regulations pending branch re-opening, in which case a refund is made to the branch. If the branch has not re-opened after 10 years, money is taken into the General Fund. In 2015, £142 was transferred into the General Fund.

d) Charities Aid Foundation Grant made for a particular branch and held in diocesan funds until required.

e) Turn-over related grant made by MU Enterprises (MUe) at Mary Sumner House based on MUe (literature etc) sales during the previous year.

f) IMPC: a diocesan fund to support housebound members.

g) Masvingo waiting shelter for expectant mothers. Southwark MU agreed to raise money in 2009 – 2010 as a diocesan project to equip the centre being planned and built by the local MU in the Zimbabwean diocese linked with Southwark Cathedral. Money remaining in this fund was sent to Masvingo during 2015.

h) Overseas Visits and Visitors Fund: a diocesan fund for visits to recognised MU links and MU-related gifts and resources.

i) Funds administered centrally by Mary Sumner House. These include the Overseas Fund, Relief Fund, Britain and Ireland Development Fund (B&ID Fund) and Fabric Fund. Donations are also sent to the General Fund at Mary Sumner House to be used when needed.

j) MSH Projects. A number of fund raising initiatives were launched or continued by Mary Sumner House during the year. Some branches sent money directly to Mary Sumner House; others sent donations via the diocesan accounts.

k) Money held under the agreed reserves policy to cover rent of office etc in an emergency.

l) Travel related grant made by Mary Sumner House for attendance at central meetings.

m) In 2014, £1,650 was held in a designated fund for publicity and promotion and £4,214 in a designated fund for AFIA. The trustees agreed on 23/2/2015 that these designated funds should be re-allocated.

The publicity and promotion fund was transferred to the General Fund The designated AFIA Fund was transferred into the Restricted AFIA Fund

The 2014 comparative opening balances have been amalgamated in these accounts in accordance with this note.

Nov 2016