Governance

At Mothers’ Union, strong and transparent governance is at the heart of our mission. Our governance structures ensure that we remain accountable to our members, partners, and the communities we serve.

We are guided by a Board of Trustees, elected from within our membership, who bring a wealth of experience and commitment to the organisation. Together with our senior leadership team, they provide strategic oversight, uphold our values, and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

We are committed to maintaining integrity, inclusivity, and transparency in all that we do.

 

Historic Context

Having established its constitution in 1896, Mothers’ Union was granted a Royal Charter in 1926 which has been updated as required, most recently in 2018.

We are registered with the Charity Commission in England and Wales (240531).

►Download the full constitution of Mothers’ Union

 

Present Day

Today, Mothers’ Union is a federation of over 600 independent Mothers’ Union charities around the world, supporting over 4 million members in 83 countries. The central charity acts as the umbrella organisation which provides co-ordination of activities and communication across the movement, ensures that the voice of members is heard on key issues, and also provides direct support to the membership within Britain and Ireland.