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Registered charity · No. 249736

The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)

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The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, overseas aid/famine relief, religious activities.

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What are the key facts about The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)?

Reported income · year ending 2025-12-31
£104,395
Reported spending · year ending 2025-12-31
£91,405
Registered charity number
249736
Status in source extract
Registered
Charity type
Other
Register contact address detail (not service area)
Ilford
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC)
Yes
Website
muchelmsford.org.uk

Quick answer

The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) (number 249736) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) do?

The advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)

Answers The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

How much are The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)'s highest-paid staff paid?

The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000.

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register records The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid

The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity
Also known as
Cdmu
Previous names on the register
The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford Branch)
Where it says it operates
Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; Other Defined Groups.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Provides Human Resources; Provides Services; Other Charitable Activities.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) registered for?

Education/trainingOverseas Aid/famine ReliefReligious Activities

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) as a registered charity (number 249736) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)'s charity number?
The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)'s charity number is 249736. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 249736?
Search 249736 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) do?
The advancement of the Christian religion in the sphere of marriage and family life.
Does The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford). This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)?
The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)'s website listed in our register data is http://muchelmsford.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)'s chief executive paid?
The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports no employees paid more than £60,000. Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)?
The register records The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)'s trustees paid?
The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford)'s annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford): The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford Branch).
When was The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) registered as a charity?
The Mothers' Union (Diocese of Chelmsford) was entered on the register on 27 October 1966.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.