Our people
We are a member-led organisation with a small central staff and an elected Worldwide Board of Trustees
Who we are
Mothers’ Union is uniquely positioned as a member-led global Christian women’s organisation, with our projects, programmes and campaigns undertaken by our members as volunteers. Our governance structure reflects our values: we listen to local communities, empower grassroots leadership and uphold the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. We have a small central staff providing the necessary coordination and professional support, overseen by a Worldwide Board of Trustees.
The Worldwide Board of Trustees comprises the elected roles of Worldwide President as chair of the board, and up to 12 members elected from different regions of the world, five of whom are from Britain and Ireland. Elections take place every three years, and any individual is eligible to stand for a maximum of two terms. Where necessary, individuals can be co-opted as non-voting members.
The Worldwide Board of Trustees is accountable to a Worldwide Council. This council comprises the leaders of the Mothers’ Union regions, known as Provinces, from around the world, as well as the Worldwide Board and former Worldwide Presidents. The council meets at least once in a three-year cycle.
Mothers’ Union is led by a volunteer–elected Worldwide Board of Trustees that reflects its global presence.
The Revd (Kathleen) Ann Wren
Zonal Trustee for Zone J (Scotland)
Ordained in 1985 Ann is a vocational Deacon and joined Mothers’ Union the same year. She has trained leaders nationally and internationally through the Parenting Programme and now shares the MU Presidency in Glasgow and Galloway where she is retired.
Lowrie Washington Jones
Zonal Trustee for Zone K (Wales)
Lowrie is a fluent Welsh speaker who taught in both English and Welsh schools for 39 years. A Mothers’ Union member for nearly 40 years, she has held various leadership roles and remains committed to the organisation’s mission across Wales.
Dr Lizabeth Gailer
Safeguarding (Co-opted member)
Liz is a social worker and counsellor with over 35 years’ experience in social care. Her work has focused on child protection, mental health, and wellbeing, particularly supporting communities affected by war, natural disasters, and displacement.
Mathilde Nkwirikiye
Policy (Co-opted member)
Mathilde is a renowned human rights lawyer who supported displaced children during Burundi’s civil war. In 2000, she founded The Rainbow Project, a centre for abandoned babies. She has been active in Mothers’ Union for several decades.
A small central staff team provide necessary co-ordination and professional support.
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The diversity of our people is one of our greatest assets and one of which we are proud. Find out more about working with us.
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